1988 Specialized Rockhopper Size 21.5″ 1×10 urban/gravel utility with large front carrier Custom spec, paintwork & decals Optional extras available Frame: 21.5″ Double Butted TIG …

Some of our favourite bikes from the Summer of 2020.  For more regular updates on our projects, follow us on Instagram and Facebook   Ciocc …

Originally sold back in the day as a humdrum drop bar 5 speed, this vibrant candy red 58cm lugged steel Pacemaker has been subjected to …

Just had the pleasure of reviving this near mint and almost completely original Peugeot road racing bike, which owner Steve bought new 30 years ago …

Available now from our Chorlton workshop is this delightful 57cm Peugeot road bike.  Fully rebuilt and in great condition, with some patina on the paintwork …

Complete and 99% original, everything except for the inner brake cables is as it left the factory in Nottingham 42 years ago.  Thoroughly cleaned and …

Stunningly clean, low mileage, original example of this elegant, lightweight 1980s Gallic road bike.  Unused for over 30 years, serviced & detailed in our workshop …

Asleep in a cellar for 30 years, this handsome 57cm British classic road bike is in timewarp condition.   And after a full service and plenty …

Reworked this beautiful early 1980s Dawes mixte for Adele recently, for whom the bike has great sentimental value.  The plan was to make the components …

Quentin’s vintage Holdsworth after a full rebuild in our workshop.  The bike was last rebuilt in the 1990s, when it was spec’d with an eclectic …

Well that cleaned up nicely!  Steve’s elegant 1986 Dawes 531ST after a complete rebuild in our workshop.  A real highlight amongst the onslaught of necessary …

Given the recent escalation of the Coronavirus I have given a lot of thought as to how best to deal with the situation. Bikes shops …

Vintage British ladies 3 speed light roadster in highly original condition. Built in Raleigh’s Nottingham factory, this lovely, well-equipped burgundy town bike is freshly cleaned …

Timeless high quality British built ladies roadster for sale, lovingly rebuilt in the Dead Rats Cycles workshop.  Reliable, stylish and incredibly smooth to ride… Traditional …

Exhilarating lightweight British road racing bike loaded with a Campagnolo groupset, Italian finishing kit and ultra smooth wheelset.  Only 500 dry miles since complete rebuild …

Created and built in the Dead Rats Cycles workshop, this truly awesome custom machine is based around a lovingly refurbished 1940s British lugged steel frame, …

Classic top-of-the-range lightweight steel cross country racing bike.  In superb condition, fully serviced and detailed. 1/3rd of sale price will be donated to MacMillan Trust …

I’ve always had a soft spot for 1980s Ridgebacks, so I couldn’t resist bringing this one back to life on a fairly modest budget for …

Andrew’s beloved 1980 FW Evans touring bike after a complete nut & bolt restoration in our workshop, carried out over the past few weeks.  He’s …

New customer Jonathan has owned this highly original Brigg-built beauty from new, and brought it to us for a full rebuild to encourage him to …

Stylish old skool 21” French rigid steel all terrain bike, repurposed for urban adventures by Dead Rats Cycles. Built from restored frame up with custom …

Craig’s beloved 1979 Mercian after a complete rebuild in our workshop.  He bought the bike from GBH Custom Hacks in Manchester’s Norther Quarter several years …

We proudly present a truly stunning French vintage 60cm road racing bike, barely used for 30+ years and in fantastic original condition.  Fully serviced prior …

Finally up for sale, it’s Cath’s lovely old Omafiets, a genuine ’80s vintage Dutch ladies bike which was used for many years in Amsterdam.  We’ve …

This lovely fully restored 1973 Gudereit Luxus is available now in our Chorlton shop.  A rare, high quality West German compact folding vintage bike, that …

The classic long legged British road bike, refined by Dead Rats Cycles.  Custom built with more gears, improved braking and ergonomics but maxing out old …

Edie fell in love with her P20 when she bought it a year a year ago, and brought it to us to completely refurbish to …

This R-20 was restored for Marianne by Dead Rats Cycles in July 2019 for the owner’s Tweed Run adventures, and tootling around her hometown of …

Another memorable month here at the DRC HQ.  Loads of work on and some great new associations forged.  And for part of it HOT.  Amidst …

Busy busy busy at the shop this past month, here are some of our favourite happenings. Follow Dead Rats Cycles on Instagram and Facebook for …

Bombroof and super cool old skool 20” rigid steel XC mountain bike In superb 99% original condition, very low mileage from new Fully detailed and …

Classic handbuilt 59.5cm (23”) British road racing bike – ideal steed for Eroica. In excellent condition after a complete rebuild by Dead Rats Cycles. Lightweight …

Dead Rats Cycles were recently commissioned to build this versatile, unusual Vitus up from frame only for an old customer/friend.  The finished bike features robust …

Richard’s lovely Vindec roadster, pictured on test after a lengthy rebuild.  A fantastic project that puts his Grandfather’s beloved bike back on the road.  As …

Another very busy month in the workshop.  Along with a packed schedule of repairs and servicing I’ve been lucky enough to work on these beauties, …

Saturday 4th May saw an excellent open day at the workshop with appearances by a steady stream of new & old faces despite the brisk …