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1989 Giant Sierra

Alexander, December 9, 2020

Built this 1989 Giant Sierra for Harvey nine years ago and after a long overdue service it’s looking pretty good!  TIG-welded 4130 cro-mo frameset with …

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Condor Paris Road

Alexander, December 6, 2020

Some details of Steph’s cute & fabulous Condor Paris Road after its time in the DRC workshop.  The frame was handmade in Italy from fillet-brazed …

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1999 Colnago Tecnos

Alexander, November 28, 2020

Rob recently decided to leave this stunning machine with me for a couple of weeks.  He’s owned the bike from new and – for one …

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FOR SALE: Custom 1988 Specialized Rockhopper

Alexander, September 24, 2020

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 …

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Lockdown highlights

Alexander, September 9, 2020

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

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FOR SALE: Custom 1977 Puch Pacemaker

Alexander, August 25, 2020

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 …

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1990 Peugeot 653 Athena

Alexander, July 20, 2020

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 …

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FOR SALE: 1980 Peugeot UO-8

Alexander, July 9, 2020

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 …

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SOLD: 1978 Raleigh Grifter

Alexander, June 28, 2020

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 …

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SOLD: 1984 Peugeot PH11 Avanche

Alexander, June 21, 2020

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

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SOLD: 1982 Carlton Corsair 531

Alexander, June 14, 2020

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 …

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1980s Dawes 531 mixte

Alexander, June 7, 2020

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 …

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Holdsworth 531

Alexander, May 24, 2020

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 …

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1986 Dawes 531ST

Alexander, April 20, 2020

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 …

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Coronavirus update 28 March

Alexander, March 19, 2020

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 …

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SOLD: 1966 Hercules Balmoral

Alexander, February 3, 2020

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 …

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SOLD: Pashley Sovereign Princess

Alexander, January 16, 2020

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 …

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SOLD: Dave Hinde Zonal

Alexander, January 16, 2020

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 …

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FOR SALE: Custom BSA Path Racer

Alexander, January 16, 2020

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, …

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SOLD: 1995 Marin Team Marin

Alexander, December 21, 2019

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 …

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1989 Ridgeback 601 SIS

Alexander, November 13, 2019

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 …

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1980 FW Evans 531

Alexander, November 6, 2019

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 …

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1995 Claude Butler Criterium 531

Alexander, October 29, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: Custom 1989 Peugeot ATB

Alexander, October 6, 2019

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 …

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1979 Mercian 531

Alexander, October 6, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: 1979 Peugeot 531 Competition

Alexander, September 30, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: Vintage Ladies Batavus Dutch Bike

Alexander, September 30, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: 1973 Gudereit Luxus Folder

Alexander, September 4, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: Custom Raleigh road bike

Alexander, August 31, 2019

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 …

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1985 Peugeot P20

Alexander, August 15, 2019

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 …

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1973 Raleigh R-20

Alexander, August 12, 2019

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 …

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July 2019 highlights

Alexander, August 1, 2019

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 …

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June 2019 highlights

Alexander, July 8, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: 1991 GT Timberline

Alexander, June 30, 2019

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 …

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SOLD: 1986 Carlton Kermesse 501

Alexander, June 28, 2019

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 …

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Custom Vitus 979 roadster

Alexander, June 25, 2019

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 …

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