Unique builds from the DRC workshop
I’m spending this weekend preparing a trio of vintage steel frames that I recently had powdercoated, so thought I’d stop and get a few snaps! The black bruiser is Jim’s unknown European frame with ESGE plates to distinguish it, the ‘chrome’ finished beauty is Ruben’s Peugeot singlespeed, and the yellow (colour code RAL 1083) one’s […]
Latest powdercoating work Read More »
Almost finished, here’s big Tom’s Verenti on a run round the block. Had a blast building this up with its owner over the past two evenings :)
First built back in 2009, I really enjoyed working on this vintage singlespeed mixte again this week! Long overdue a service, the Falcon’s now also had the benefit of a new chain, cog, pads, cables & bar tape… View more singlespeeds here.
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Frame: 1970s Townsend 19″ steel Fork: chromed 1″ threaded with dynamo mount Headset: vintage YST chromed 1″ Stem: vintage BF 1″ alloy quill stem Handlebar: vintage chromed moustache bars Grips: vintage rubber Brake Levers: vintage alloy with new cables Brake Calipers: vintage Weinmann Type 730 with new pads Gear Shifter: vintage Sturmey-Archer 3 speed with
Custom 1970s Townsend 3 speed Read More »
Custom rebuild with new paintwork, single speed conversion and a battered Brooks saddle. Photos by Kane at St. Clements Church, M21 :)
1970s Sun Worksop singlespeed Read More »
Retromod roadster with custom paintwork, new alloy wheelset and singlespeed set-up. Frame: Raleigh Chiltern Lady (celeste powdercoated) Fork: original (celeste powdercoated) Headset: original chromed YST (restored) Stem: steel riser (celeste powdercoated) Handlebar: steel riser (white powdercoated) Grips: Oury (new) – others available Brake Levers: original chromed (restored) Brake Calipers: original chromed (restored) Brake Cables: white
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Features a 50cm lugged steel frame custom resprayed in ivory with handpainted burgundy contrasting lugs and newly applied NOS decals, with clear lacquer over the top. The respray was done by local artist Andrew Parle who specialises in respraying vintage scooters & helmets. Prior to the respray we had the frame sandblasted to remove the
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Frame: 19.5″ Giant 4130 butted cromo (powdercoated black with new decals) Fork: original curved blade rigid Giant 4130 cromo (powdercoated white) Headset: NOS 1″ threaded Stem: original Giant 1″ quill (powdercoated white) with internal cable routing Handlebar: original Giant flat bars (powdercoated black) Bar ends: Kalin (powdercoated black) Grips: Giant lock-on (new) End plugs: Tioga
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Full custom Guv’nor inspired cruiser build based around this early 26er ATB frameset. Outrageous bars & stem!
1985 Saracen Kili 501 Read More »
The one that got away… the best my beloved old 29er ever rode (and looked) was like this. 80mm Fox, WTB tyres, full XT 3×9 speed, Thomson kit, BB7s and comfy swept back risers.
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