Unique builds from the DRC workshop
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 unique as its new owner. Lightweight frame with huge tyre clearances, upgraded cro-mo forks, handbuilt wheels, snappy brakes and drivetrain and some lovely finishing touches. 54cm Ridgeback 6061-T6 butted aluminium […]
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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 racing frames of all time, the retro-futuristic 979 is one of my all-time favourites particularly in this small size, blending compliance and stiffness in a beautiful lightweight package. Built in
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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 an earlier build of DRC’s BSA project Andrew got in touch with a specific commission that included his choice of lighting, cable free rear hub and Brooks saddle, and – perhaps more
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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 fettling brought the one-off build back to shop standard, as shown in the final photo. The 1950s French style low-trail frame is just a couple of years old and is
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The latest DRC Workshop build is this low mileage 1994 Litespeed Catalyst titanium frame c/w Lynskey signature, Time Sprint carbon fork, Condor Supremacy wheelset, Shimano 105 (5700) groupset, Cinelli bar/stem and new Cane Creek Forty cartridge headset plus new tyres, chain & cables, titanium bolts and carbon spacers. At present this neo-retro dream bike is
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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 custom paint, 21 speed Shimano mix with XT shifters and DX derailleurs, and a sprinkle of purple anodising…
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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 extras available Frame: 21.5″ Double Butted TIG Welded Cro-Mo Fork: Specialized Direct Drive Headset: Tange chromed (NOS) Stem: Cro-Mo Handlebar: Specialized Grips: ODI Longneck (new) Front Brake: Shimano MT60 cantilever
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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 comprehensive & stylish utilitarian makeover in our workshop and is supplied in super clean, fully fettled condition complete with a 6 month guarantee. Aside from the frame – which has
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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 and wheels more sympathetic to that lovely frame. It came to the workshop fitted with an assortment of 21st century drab black anodized MTB drivetrain parts, which were replaced with
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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 – and still serviceable – mix of parts, but was unridden since 2000. It’s been a pleasure to lightly rework the bike for its owner. Along with fitting new consumables
