Posts in category Custom

A Specialized collision came about recently when John brought in a 2006 Rockhopper for a service quote and I discovered a crack in the aluminium …

This radical 8 speed Ridgeback is a truly dazzling commuter machine, resplendent in its unique cosmic Alexandrite colourway.  Handbuilt in the DRC workshop and as …

Available now at our Chorlton workshop is this wickedly fast 1985 Vitus 979 Duralinox 51cm vintage road bike.  Based around one of the most successful …

This build is the result of one man’s desire for a more authentic and unique alternative to a Pashley Gov’nor Plus Two.  After clocking DRC’s …

This afternoon’s detail and dail job was to get Peter’s fantastic custom Chickens Frame Emporium randonneur ready for this weekend’s ride.  Around four hours of …

The latest DRC Workshop build is this low mileage 1994 Litespeed Catalyst titanium frame c/w LOOK Sprint carbon fork, Condor Supremacy wheelset, Shimano 105 2×10 …

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 …

1988 Specialized Rockhopper Size 21.5″ Classic ’80s mountain bike, reborn as a 1×10 urban/gravel utility rig Custom specification with militant new paintwork & decals Optional …

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

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 …