UpCycles
Overview
UpCycles is a bicycle maintenance and UpCycling hub, at ECOSS in Wesburn.
Open 10am – 4pm Saturdays.
Here we collect discarded bicycles, and unwanted bicycle parts provided by local bike shops. We work with youth teams and other community members of all abilities to refurbish the bicycles for both charity and for sale at ECOSS. The proceeds of the sales of the bikes are reinvested into purchasing essential tools and parts to continue the program.
Providing a hub and community space for like minded people to gather to reduce landfill, whilst increasing connectedness, promoting fitness and positive mental health.
The program will provide pathways to employment in the growing bicycle industry in the Upper Yarra Valley.
The provision of a well equipped repair cafe workshop space enables opportunities for the rise of small businesses.
Membership Form
Become a member and gain access to the workshop and tools for all your bicycle servicing needs.
Thanks to Sustainability Victoria for funding the fit out of this space.
Contact- upcycles@ecoss.org.au for more information.
Thanks to www.harmonymedia.com.au for this wonderful video of Damian @ UpCycles!
New UpCycles Shop Gallery Coming Soon
And click on the link below to see a wonderful school project by Alex Patterson about the benefits of UpCycles!
The Upcycles Effect
Get moving! Bicycle maintenance and more.
Do you love bikes and would like to know more about them to access this booming industry? For anyone interested in not only the maintenance and repair of their own bike but also those wishing to gain a better understanding of bikes and their mechanics, Upcycles offers courses from time to time; keep your eyes on the events page. This could lead into working or volunteering in the industry, further study or set the wheels in motion for starting up your own bike repair business. For ages 17 and over (participants must have exited from school).
For more info contact Damian: upcycles@ecoss.org.au
For further information or details on how to enrol into Box Hill Bike Maintenance courses call Annabel 0466 471 967 or email a.mounsey@cae.edu.au.
Thanks to Sustainability Victoria for funding the fit out of this space.
Bikes for Sale
By purchasing one of these bikes, you’re directly supporting UpCycles – proceeds go back into essential tools and parts that help us continue running the program and getting more bikes back into the community.
If you’re looking for a dependable, freshly serviced bike with quality components – come check them out. You’re welcome to visit UpCycles on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm to inspect and test ride any of these bikes.
2014 Giant Revolt 2 – Small Frame – $450
For sale is a 2014 Giant Revolt 2 in excellent condition. It has been freshly serviced by our team, so it’s riding smoothly and ready to roll on your next adventure.
The Revolt 2 is a versatile gravel/road bike built for riders who want comfort and stability both on and off the beaten path. With its ALUXX-grade aluminum frame, endurance geometry, and wide tire clearance, it’s equally at home on sealed roads, gravel tracks, or weekend tours. The carbon composite fork helps smooth out the ride, while the Shimano components deliver reliable performance wherever you take it.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Small – best suited for riders approx. 160–170cm tall
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminum, endurance road geometry
- Fork: Advanced-grade composite, alloy steerer
- Drivetrain: Shimano Sora 3×9 (27-speed) – wide range for climbs and cruising
- Brakes: TRP mechanical disc brakes – simple, reliable stopping power in all weather
- Wheels/Tires: Giant S-X2 wheelset with Schwalbe G-One tan-wall gravel tyres – st-rolling with grip for mixed surfaces
- Pedals: Clipless pedals included
- Extras: Two bottle cages fitted – ready for longer rides
- Condition: Well cared for, recently serviced, no work needed – ready to ride today
This bike has only minor cosmetic marks from normal use but is mechanically excellent. It’s an ideal choice if you’re after a dependable gravel/commuter bike with touring potential.
2013 Giant Cypress LX – Large – $150
For sale is a 2013 Giant Cypress LX in very good condition. Recently serviced and tuned, this bike is perfect for mixed-surface rides, commuting, or relaxed weekend trails.
This bike blends comfort and versatility: wide, cushioned contact points, suspension front fork, and upright handlebars make it great for long rides with less fatigue. Reliable components all around, lots of gear range, and rugged enough for light trails or crushed gravel.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Large – suits riders approx. 179-189cm tall
- Frame: ALUXX-grade aluminium – strong and lightweight.
- Fork: SR Suntour NEX 4610 V4 MLO, ~63 mm travel suspension front fork – helps smooth out bumps.
- Gearing: 3 × 9 setup, Shimano Acera front & rear derailleurs
- Brakes: Alloy rim brakes, direct-pull – simple and serviceable.
- Handlebar / Stem: Alloy high-rise bars and adjustable alloy stem – gives an upright, comfortable riding position.
- Saddle & Seatpost: Giant Comfort Groove Plus saddle; seatpost alloy suspension 30.9 – extra compliance.
This bike has lived an easy life—some cosmetic wear consistent with its age but nothing that affects ride quality. Ideal if you want a versatile, comfortable ride for errands, commuting, or light adventuring without the fuss.
2013 Mongoose Culture BMX – $150
For sale is a 2013 Mongoose Culture BMX in great condition. Freshly serviced and tuned, it’s ready for skateparks, street sessions, or just cruising around town.
The Culture is built with a strong Hi-Ten steel frame and compact geometry, giving you the balance of strength and control needed for BMX riding. With reliable U-brakes, tough 20” wheels, and lightweight alloy components, this is a solid entry-level BMX that’s fun, durable, and easy to maintain.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame: Hi-Ten steel BMX frame – durable and built to handle tricks
- Fork: Steel BMX fork – strong and stable
- Drivetrain: Single-speed with 3-piece tubular chromoly crankset
- Brakes: Alloy U-brakes – responsive and easy to maintain
- Wheels: 20” alloy rims with freestyle tyres – grip and control for street or park
- Handlebar: BMX riser bars for confident control
- Condition: Recently serviced, smooth and reliable – ready to ride today
This BMX is tough, simple, and built for fun – perfect for anyone looking to get into BMX riding or just wanting a sturdy, stylish bike for everyday use.
2015 Cannondale Bad Boy 1 – Medium – $500
For sale is a circa 2015 Cannondale Bad Boy 1 in excellent condition. Freshly serviced and tuned, this bike is ready to take on city streets, daily commutes, or weekend fitness rides with ease.
The Bad Boy 1 is Cannondale’s iconic urban flat-bar road bike – sleek, lightweight, and built for speed and control. With its stealthy matte black frame, sharp handling, and reliable components, it’s the perfect choice if you want a fast, no-nonsense commuter or an all-rounder for everyday use.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Medium – suits riders approx. 165-177cm tall
- Frame: SmartFormed alloy – light, stiff, and responsive
- Fork: HeadShok Solo DL50, 50mm w/ lockout
- Drivetrain: Shimano SLX 3×9 – wide gear range for city riding and longer climbs
- Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes – strong, reliable stopping power in all conditions
- Wheels: 700c alloy rims with fast rolling tyres
- Cockpit: Flat handlebars with integrated LED lights
The Bad Boy is legendary for its blend of urban style and practicality. Whether you’re riding to work, cruising around town, or pushing the pace on longer rides, it’s a dependable and stylish option.
2015 Giant Defy 1 – Small Frame – $350
For sale is a circa 2015 Giant Defy 1 in great condition. Just serviced and tuned up, it’s ready to take you on long rides, road trips, or daily commutes with comfort and speed.
Built with endurance road geometry, the Defy 1 is designed to soak up the bumps while still delivering solid performance. With its high-quality components, comfortable ride posture, and reliability, it’s perfect for riders seeking a dependable road bike that won’t leave you wanting more.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Small – suits riders approx. 163-174cm tall
- Frame: ALUXX SL-grade aluminium – lightweight and durable
- Fork: Composite with Alloy OverDrive steerer – helps smooth out imperfections up front
- Drivetrain: Shimano 105 front & rear derailleurs and Ultegra shifters – reliable, smooth shifting
- Brakes: Shimano Ultegra rim brakes – simple, service-friendly stops
This bike shows some light marks from road use but nothing that affects performance. Perfect if you want a reliable road machine for weekend rides, training, or commuting without breaking the bank.
2018 Polygon Strattos S2 – Large Frame – $200
For sale is a 2018 Polygon Strattos S2 in excellent condition. Freshly serviced and tuned, it’s ready for smooth road miles, weekend rides, or fast commutes.
The Strattos S2 is Polygon’s entry-level performance road bike, built around a lightweight alloy frame and carbon-bladed fork for a responsive, comfortable ride. With reliable Shimano Claris components and a wide gear range, it’s a fantastic choice for anyone looking to get into road cycling or upgrade to a capable, value-packed machine.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Large – best suited for riders approx. 170–180cm tall
- Frame: ALX alloy road frame – light and durable
- Fork: Carbon-bladed fork with alloy steerer – reduces road buzz, improves handling
- Drivetrain: Shimano Claris 2×8 (16-speed) – smooth and reliable shifting
- Brakes: Alloy dual-pivot caliper brakes – strong and simple
- Wheels: Entity Sport 700c wheelset with road tyres – fast rolling, good grip
- Cockpit: Drop handlebars with comfortable road geometry
- Condition: Recently serviced, smooth and ready to ride today
This Strattos is a fantastic all-round road bike – light, efficient, and dependable. Ideal for anyone starting out in road cycling, training, commuting, or simply enjoying longer weekend rides.
Electra Cruiser 1 – $150
For sale is an Electra Cruiser 1 in excellent condition. Recently serviced and ready to roll, this bike is perfect for relaxed rides around town, along the beach, or down your favourite bike path.
The Cruiser 1 is all about comfort and simplicity. With its laid-back geometry, wide tyres, and single-speed setup with a coaster brake, it’s a no-fuss bike that’s as easy to ride as it is stylish. The classic steel frame gives it that timeless beach-cruiser look, while the sturdy alloy rims and stainless steel spokes keep it rolling smooth for years to come.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame: Classic steel frame – durable and timeless
- Drivetrain: Single-speed with coaster brake – simple and reliable, just pedal and go
- Wheels: Alloy rims with stainless steel spokes – strong and rust-resistant
- Tyres: 26” × 2.125” RetroRunner tyres – wide, comfortable, and built for cruising
This is the perfect choice if you’re after a stylish, low-maintenance bike for everyday cruising or weekend adventures.
Pedal Gotham 3 – $250
For sale is a Pedal Gotham 3 hybrid bike in excellent condition. In as-new condition, it’s smooth, reliable, and ready for commuting, fitness rides, or weekend cruising.
The Gotham 3 is designed for city streets and bike paths, with an upright position for comfort, and a lightweight alloy frame. Practical, low-maintenance, and easy to ride – it’s a great all-rounder for everyday cycling.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame: Lightweight alloy commuter frame – comfortable and durable
- Fork: Steel fork – stable and dependable
- Drivetrain: 3-speed internal hub
- Brakes: Rim brakes – simple and reliable stopping power
- Wheels: 700c alloy rims with city tyres – fast rolling and efficient
- Handlebars: Flat bar for confident, upright control
Condition: As-new, smooth and reliable – ready to ride today
This bike is a great option if you’re after a no-fuss commuter or a versatile hybrid that’s just as comfortable for daily transport as it is for weekend leisure rides.
2015 Reid Blacktop 3-Speed – Small – $250
For sale is a circa 2015 Reid Blacktop 3-Speed in as-new condition. Freshly serviced and tuned, it’s a sleek and reliable bike built for city streets, weekend paths, and everyday riding.
The Blacktop pairs a lightweight alloy frame with practical gearing and comfort-focused design. With its internal 3-speed hub, you get clean, low-maintenance shifting perfect for commuting or casual rides. The relaxed geometry and 700c wheels roll efficiently, while the swept-back bars keep you upright and comfortable.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: Small – suits riders approx. 157-165cm tall.
- Frame: Alloy hybrid/commuter frame – lightweight and durable
- Fork: Steel fork for stable handling
- Drivetrain: Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal hub – simple, low-maintenance gear changes
- Brakes: Alloy V-brakes – reliable stopping power
- Wheels: 700c alloy rims with city tyres – fast rolling, smooth on pavement
- Handlebars: Swept-back alloy bars for a relaxed upright position
- Extras: Full-length mudguards, chain guard, and rear rack mounts for everyday practicality
- Condition: As-new condition, recently serviced, smooth and ready to ride
This bike blends simplicity with style – perfect if you want a dependable, fuss-free city bike that looks great and rides even better.
1990’s Shogun Ground Breaker – Classic Rigid MTB – $225
For sale is a 1990’s Shogun Ground Breaker mountain bike in good condition for its age. It’s been freshly serviced and tuned, so it’s running smoothly and ready for everyday use.
The Ground Breaker was a popular entry-level mountain bike of the 90’s, built tough with a steel frame and reliable Shimano components. With its rigid fork, cantilever brakes, and 26” wheels, it’s simple, dependable, and easy to maintain. Today it makes a great retro MTB, commuter, or utility bike with plenty of life left in it.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame: Sturdy steel frame – classic 90’s durability
- Fork: Rigid steel fork – simple and reliable
- Drivetrain: Shimano 3×7 – 21 gears for tackling hills and everyday rides
- Brakes: Alloy cantilever brakes – period-correct and effective
- Wheels: 26” alloy rims with good-condition tyres
- Condition: Freshly serviced, smooth shifting and braking, some cosmetic marks from age but rides great
This Shogun is a solid example of a 90’s mountain bike – practical, simple, and reliable. Whether you’re after a no-fuss commuter, a vintage MTB for casual trails, or just a dependable everyday ride, it’s a great option.
Schwinn Typhoon Cruiser – $150
For sale is a Schwinn Typhoon cruiser in excellent condition. Freshly serviced and ready to ride, it’s the perfect bike for relaxed cruising around town, along the beach, or on your favourite bike path.
This is Schwinn’s modern take on their iconic single-speed Typhoon. It keeps the classic cruiser style and easygoing ride, but adds modern V-brakes for better stopping power and peace of mind. With wide tyres, a comfortable upright position, and simple single-speed drivetrain, it’s all about effortless fun on two wheels.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame: Classic steel cruiser frame – durable and stylish
- Drivetrain: Single-speed – simple, low-maintenance pedalling
- Brakes: V-brakes front and coaster brake rear
- Wheels/Tires: 26” alloy rims with wide cruiser tyres – stable and cushioned ride
- Condition: Recently serviced, smooth and ready to roll today
If you’re looking for a reliable, easygoing cruiser with timeless looks and a touch of modern practicality, the Schwinn Typhoon is a fantastic choice.
1990’s Wheeler 1600 Cross Line – 18” Frame – $225
For sale is a 1990’s Wheeler 1600 Cross Line mountain bike with an 18” frame. Recently serviced and tuned, it’s running smoothly and ready for its next chapter.
The Cross Line series was built during the golden era of durable steel and aluminium mountain bikes. With its classic rigid frame and simple, reliable components, this Wheeler makes an excellent retro MTB for casual trail rides, commuting, or even as a solid base for a custom gravel bike build.
Specs & Highlights:
- Frame Size: 18” – suits riders approx. 165–175cm tall
- Frame: Sturdy steel construction – built to last
- Fork: Rigid steel fork – simple, dependable handling
- Drivetrain: Shimano 3×7 – wide gear range for hills and everyday riding
- Brakes: Alloy cantilever brakes – classic MTB stopping power
- Wheels: 26” alloy rims with good-condition tyres
- Extras: Rear cargo rack and fender
- Condition: Some cosmetic marks consistent with age
This Wheeler 1600 Cross Line is a true retro mountain bike – reliable, easy to maintain, and full of character. Whether you’re after a dependable everyday ride, a vintage MTB for weekend trails, or a project platform, this bike is a great choice.
