Chainsmith Bike Shop and Mechanic

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻?

It’s one of the most discussed areas of discomfort, not to mention wasted money. Saddle after saddle, frustration after frustration, not to mention the bruising, saddle sores, and chaffing.... Finally good news!
Chainsmith has introduced Saddle Mapping to complement our IdMatch bike fitting services.
If you book a saddle test you can see where the pressures are located., That brings you closer than ever when it comes to finding your perfect saddle. Plus, you get to test saddles as you’re pedalling.
Either choose a bike fit to include the mapping service, or book it as a standalone service. We also offer real time 10 day saddle testing, all installed by experts.
Check our 𝗜𝗱𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 services to see what works best for you.

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There’s a reason certain work is trusted to specialists.

Would you take a Patek Philippe to a general repairer? Or ask a standard workshop to tune a Ferrari?

Not because others lack ability, but because the margin for error narrows as performance increases.
At a certain level, the work changes.
The same applies to a bicycle once it reaches a certain level.

Tolerances tighten. Materials respond differently. The interaction between components, position, and load becomes more sensitive, more exacting. Tools are required. Patience and experience are necessary.

At that point, servicing is no longer routine.

It becomes a process of refinement—of understanding how the bike is meant to behave, and ensuring it continues to do so under pressure.

For riders investing in exceptional equipment, this is not an extra.

It’s what allows the bike to perform as intended.

Saddle discomfort is one of the most common issues riders experience.

Not always immediate, but something that builds over time—shortening rides, shifting position, distracting from what should feel natural.

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵, we can now see how a rider actually sits—where pressure builds, where support is needed, and why certain shapes work while others don’t.

The process refines our existing bikefit services. We still provide a thorough testing by allowing time on the road, supported by our 𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺.

because the outcome we all want to achieve is simple.

Regardless whether we are competitive or social riders, every cyclist deserves to stay comfortable, hold position, and ride longer without distraction.

The saddle is one of the most misunderstood contact points on the bike.

Many riders assume discomfort is something to adapt to.

With pressure mapping, we can now see exactly how weight is distributed—where pressure builds, and where it should be supported.

Alongside our existing IdMatch bikefit service, a rider's choice becomes clearer.

Not just more comfortable, but more stable and efficient over time.
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𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 - 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

There’s a certain hesitation many travelling riders have when considering Sydney. Where to ride. How to plan it. Whether it’s worth bringing a bike at all.

What most riding visitors to Sydney don’t realise is how quickly the concerns melt once you’re out early. Even better when you do it with entertaining and knowledgable company, on a bike fully equipped and well prepared.

It’s in this climate that the city opens up. The coast becomes quiet. The transitions—from road to climb to open stretches— make glorious sense under that expansive Sydney sky and alongside those blue ocean views.

The Sydney experience by bike isn’t about ticking off iconic landmarks. It’s about experiencing a place properly, with experienced guidance on where to go, and without the friction of logistics getting in the way.

We know from our own travelling days, often the difference between a good trip and one you remember years later. And it’s why we added a hire fleet of 3T bikes to our services. So visitors can experience the very best of Sydney from the saddle and without the difficulties of getting their own equipment sent, built, and tuned before a ride.

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𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗘𝘃𝗼 - 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

There’s a noticeable shift happening in gravel.

Races are getting more popular, and faster. The expectation is no longer just capability, but speed paired with stability.

Bikes like the Relli Pro Evo don’t appear by accident. The intent behind this model by Titici is well considered and applied. They manage to retain that race appeal, and yet retain control and connection to the trail. This is a deliberate response to how riders are actually using these bikes now—long distances, high pace, mixed surfaces where the riders influence in handling matters just as much as outright speed.

We’re seeing it here in Australia as well, especially with the coming 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Western Australia.

The gravel category hasn’t changed in name. But it’s evolving quickly in purpose.

For those wanting something more closely aligned to how they ride, the Relli Pro Evo is available not only in standard sizing, but as a fully custom build.

For many riders, particularly those who have never quite settled into a stock frame, that’s not a luxury.

It’s what allows the Titici Relli Pro Evo to finally feel right.