Prototipo Works. Precision CNC machined, Engineered Details. Melbourne, Australia.

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Our team of designers, engineers, machinists and test team all share a common goal and speak a common language chasing those 1%er’s. It's from our past experiences, in our innovations, in our designs, in our technology and in our processes that we bring you the difference.

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This time last week we were lucky enough to be featured on @cyclingtips with a great article written by the best eyes for detail @romeandstuff. We’re very humbled for the positive and both unexpected and overwhelming response over the last week

You’ve asked and we love weighing things! Here’s a weight comparison between some commonly found and installed Stainless Steel Bidon (Bottle) Cage Bolts and both our Stainless Steel Ultra Low (3.6grams!) and Low Bidon Cage Bolts.

Our NEW Website and Webshop is now Live! Fresh, rebuilt and full of info with more to come. Explore and find out more about us at www.prototipo.works

Repost from @devlincustomcycles. If you’re at the incredible TDU or in the city of Adelaide tomorrow, drop into the City of Adelaide Tour Village from 1pm -10pm to see a range of incredible handbuilt bicycles and great products while meeting th

Overdue update - we're making! 100% CNC machined, finished, laser etched and lab tested in Melbourne, Australia! Machined to exacting standards. Available soon. Working hard into the last days of 2019, ensuring a middle January 2020 release!

Have a look at Andy's Sunburnt Hardtail! A rigid 29er singlespeed work of art!
Beautiful build, and incredible execution from @velo_craft and all involved. @fyxo ‘s stunning photos highlight that the best things come from collaboration! Humble

Regram courtesy of @egressbikes ! Massive thanks for appreciating our little details and using them on your incredible handmade builds! Nothing overlooked, every detail considered! #australianmadebicycles #steelisreal #builtnotbought #egressbikes #ji

Thank you @egressbikes! Handmade locally by one of the most humble and gifted dudes around. Incredible attention to detail, finish and beautiful touches. Thank you for being the first to appreciate what we do! Extremely grateful for the support at th

How rad is this camo! A pleasure meeting these good humans all the way from Minneapolis! Cheers @stoemper and thank you, humbled to have been aboard one of your amazing handmade beasts this weekend at #hbsa2019!

Handbuilt in the beautiful Hunter Valley @chimeraframeworks brought 3 amazing builds to the weekends #hbsa2019! Bespoke and with a raft of considered details, we can’t get enough. We’re extremely humbled to have been aboard!

@devlincustomcycles brought x3 incredible handmade artisan creations to #hbsa2019! Sean you’re an artist! Thank you for welcoming us aboard your stunning builds!

#ridefargetlost still finding ourselves after getting lost in the handmade beauty by @thelostworkshop
We couldn’t be more humbled to be aboard at this weekends #hbsa2019

If you look closely this weekend at the 2019 Handmade Bicycle Show #HSBA2019 you might find of our wares on some of the very best bicycles from some of the very best frame builders out there! 26-28th April 2019. Thanks for all the kind responses, fee

Some last minute workshop attire! Thank you @dasautomat for helping out on such short notice. 👌💯

Our Presta/Schrader valve adapter is precision CNC machined from Stainless Steel. That precise fit complemented by a Viton o’ring ensures that perfect airtight seal!

Precision CNC machined in Stainless Steel and Hard Anodised Alloy. Our Bidon Cage Bolts have the lowest, slimmest head height in the world!

“The devil is in the details” Our bidon cage bolts have the lowest, slimmest bidon bolt head in the world!
Designed and developed right here in Melbourne, Australia! 🇦🇺 Available in Hard Anodised Black or Natural Stainless Steel.
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Featured Installs.

Spotted in the wild, installed on some stunning builds and used by some of the worlds best builders. See where some of our strong lightweight engineered differences have made it.

lisiyswinya / Custom Curated Cages.

Custom made from scratch finishing touches by @lisiyswinya.

Curating all the details for two very special Stelbel’s - one a limited edition Cento and the other a SB3.2. Considered details made by hand and installed with our Low Stainless Steel Bidon Bolts.

[Photo credit: @lisiyswinya].

Lost Workshop / LW-4 Spirited Road.

Another tastefully executed build by the talented hands of Lost Workshop / Ian Michelson. Finished in stunning Ferrari Rosso Corsa Red. This fast, spirited riding or racing machine is humbly built to excel. Read more about it, and see Ian’s gallery at The Lost Workshop. Some fine finishing touches include our popular Prototipo Works Ultra Low Profile Bidon Cage Bolts in charcoal.

Lost Workshop / LW-2 Gravel Monster.

Ian Michelson’s builds are brilliantly executed and thoroughly considered. This Nitrous Blue Gravel Monster was debuted at this years 2020 Santos Tour Down Under. Read about its origins, subtle extra heel clearance and see the full gallery at The Lost Workshop. Some fine finishing touches include our latest charcoal Prototipo Works Ultra Low Profile Bidon Cage Bolts.

Andy’s Sunburnt Curve Uprock.

Fyxo’s photos capturing this build are just stunning. Part of Fyxo’s many talents, see the entire gallery on The Radavist and read more about Andy’s very special Curve Uprock build, the idea, its origins and what went into bringing it to life. Pictured with our first production run of Original Prototipo Works Stainless Steel Bidon Bolts.

Chimera Frameworks / Zenith RD.

We first met Rob from Chimera Frameworks at the 2019 Australian Handmade Bicycle Show. Rob is arguably the most welcoming, passionate and nicest guys you’ll ever meet. This stunning black enamel Zenith RD frame is something to behold in person. Outstanding execution with first-class fit and finish, we couldn’t be more honoured to provide some finishing details. Read more about it, spot the wishbone seat stay and internal cable routing details at CyclingTips. Pictured with our first production run of hard anodised black Original Prototipo Works Alloy Bidon Bolts.

Egress Bikes / E07HBSA.

Shining, glistening and showing off its stunning golden brown and warm sunset hues Egress Bikes expertly crafted 29er Singlespeed was on display at the 2019 Australian Handmade Bicycle Show. Stunning already with a beauty that just continues to reveal itself the more you look at it. This is Jimmy’s take on the ultimate modern singlespeed XC race bike and we wholeheartedly agree. With considered performance details at its core, the tubeset selection, the geometry and finally the incredible curated selection of hardware. We couldn't be more humbled to be installed on this incredible race weapon.

Pictured with our first production run of hard anodised black Original Prototipo Works Alloy Bidon Bolts. Installed as bidon cage bolts and also as downtube cable guide fasteners.

Egress Bikes / E07HBSA.

Photo credit: egress bikes @egressbikes and prototipo works.

Partners:

Endorsed and used by some of the worlds best bicycle artisans:

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Queensland, Australia.

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