The final build out of the Nicolas Road premises, finished about two days before the lease expired! Full custom spec for owner Ben’s 531c frame includes Mavic Ellipse wheelset and BLB cranks with huge Campagnolo Pista chainring, with finishing kit from Thomson, Zenith, Selle Italia, Continental and Oury. Photos show the bike 95% ready with […]
Super rad ’80s all terrain bike for sale in large 57cm size. Made in 1988 but with early ’80e geometry! Fully rebuilt and refurbished, mostly stock with new tyres, bottom bracket, cables, chain, shifters and brake pads. A handsome, fun and capable 18 speed retro cruiser for the tall adventurers! Supplied with 6 month guarantee,
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A quick update on the business! The workshop at 7a Nicolas Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9LG closed on 30th November 2023. After five great years I decided against renewing the lease for a number of reasons which I will blog about once I’ve had a little time to regroup. I’ll miss the shop, but it’s
My latest long term project is finally completed for Ben. A delicious early 1990s Dave Yates 531 with custom paintwork, built up with a 10 speed Campagnolo Centaur groupset.
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Beautiful vintage De Rosa Professional fixed wheel bike for sale! The owner is one of my customers, I just gave this a tune-up… if it’s something you’re interested in get in touch! The frame is a 57cm x 55cm lugged steel Columbus SL from 1984, with Campagnolo track ends, in Sammontana team colours. The bike
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Available now is this 53cm 1983 Ernie Clements 531 steel road bike, rebuilt with custom specification into a speedy commuter/leisure steed. As with all our builds Ernie is supplied fully dialled in with a 6 month guarantee, a choice of pedals and a range of optional extras ready to fit (racks, mudguards etc). Originally a
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Hannah’s beloved 1992 Dawes Galaxy on test after a complete rebuild. The 50cm Reynolds 531ST frameset now has fresh RAL 9001 pale cream paintwork – rather than the original British Racing Green – and the build includes new SKS mudguards, MKS pedals, Deda bar tape, all new fasteners, chain and cables plus an upgraded chainset,
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Rab’s custom 1989 Muddy Fox Courier Comp is up and running. I cannot stop craving Walker’s Prawn Cocktail crisps. Are the two connected? Who can say… The bike features a fresh pearlescent pink and gloss black respray by Neill at Atlantic Boulevard with repro decals from Gil at Retrodecals, plus NOS Araya rims from Matt
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Archive raiding mix of builds… lots more here too!
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