Mal
Adjusted is well known around Canberra as one of the finest spanner
spinners in the business. Our mechanics are passionate, enthusiastic
and highly experienced. We have up to 9 staff working at any one time in the shop, with a wealth of knowledge to impart to our customers. Mal
has about 15 staff employed at the shop, all are avid cyclists and all
of us compete in some form of the sport, from Masters Games Downhill
racing to Off road Duathlons and Road Crits.
Mal
himself is a "jack of all trades" participating in all forms of cycling
at some point or other. Riding the Mont circuit on his Jake the Snake
Cyclocross bike is one of his claims to fame. Fantastic all round rider
and great boss... just don’t mention the "G" word... or the "M.O."
words or the "L" word... or...
Claire Graydon aka little Claire, Donna, Battle Dwarf and Foraging Gnome, also endurance mountain bike racing veteran. Recently completed a 1200km audax in 90 hours....
Joel McFarlane-Roberts is an endurance mountain and road cyclist with an interest in vintage bikes and parts.
Phil Byron, The well traveled cycle touring bad boy from up north, He has
worked his way from London to Canberra on a bike saddle. Often seen on his flamboyant
green fixed gear (complete with mustache bars!).
Stan Hancock is our new
micromanagerial maestro. He's got stacks of retail experience, is a
thorough believer in the N+1 principle (think singlespeed cyclocross),
has been on oceanographic surveying expeditions, and is full of
entertaining "Stanecdotes".
Ed McDonald Singlespeed endurance racer and philosopher, bridge engineer and fighter pilot.
Wayde Margetts is one of
our most recent additions. Exchanging a wild lifestyle as a Sydney bike
courier for a more sedate family life in Canberra, Wayde is well-versed
in the intricacies of modern car-free living. His collection of kiddie
trailers is formidable.
Paddy and Jacob areour youngest staff members but the hardest working!
OUR RIDERS
The following are a few of the talented riders that we help out (including staff... we ride what we sell!).
Their bikes are well looked after and most are available for sale or test ride at any time.
Mal Adjusted Blinglespeed Race Team - a few nutters who ride insanely long distances and apparently enjoy it.
Brett Bellchambers - Voodoo D-Jab Titanium SS hardtail - 4 time solo singlespeed 24 hour champion
Ed McDonald - Salsa Selma SS 29er race bike, Kona Kula 29er geared - always just behind Brett, dammit!
Claire Graydon - Scott
CR1 Contessa Road Bike, Cube AMS Pro duallie, Scott Contessa Scale
hardtail MTB, Kona Unit Single speed MTB, Surly Crosscheck Audax - 3rd
solo women, 2008 Australian 24 hour champs.
Bec Parkes - Soma Juice 29er SS - 4th in solo women at the 2009 Scott 24hr on her rigid singlespeed!
Mal Adjusted DH Race Team - fast, flowing and super talented.
Phil Piazza - Commencal Racing DH Supreme
Joey Vejvoda - Commencal Absolut AL2
Mal
Adjusted sponsors many riders in the ACT. We also sponsor a number of
events including the Single Speed Races and Interschools MTB champs.
