Posts in category Workshop

With the new workshop at full steam, and the cycling season in full swing, I’ve barely had time to post any updates on what’s been …

Preparing the wheels for George’s latest bike project, while the frame is being resprayed.  Expect updates on this project in the next couple of months, …

Super lightweight with its titanium rails, this Rotor saddle has nevertheless been David from Oxford’s most comfortable perch so he asked us to recover it …

This beautiful leather item – stamped J.B. BROOKS & Co. LTD 1943 – was given to me by my father a few years ago. Designed …

Really enjoyed working on this stunning early 1980s Vitus 979 Mk.I frame recently.  Featuring Duralinox 5083 aluminium tubing with bonded lugs, Vitus produced this featherweight …

One of my jobs this week involved this lovely vintage track frame belonging to my regular customer and fellow lanky person, Adam. He’d had the …

Finally the frame is ready! It’s had lacquer applied over the decals plus some minor cosmetic repairs. I will be applying a Framesaver treatment to …

Recovering saddles is another service I offer but, due to the wide range of designs available, some saddles are trickier than others.  Occasionally I turn …

Wheelbuilding is without a doubt one of the most interesting & involving areas in my profession and it’s been a pleasure to utilise this skill …

Another dirty day’s work done on the Sangal restoration.  Here’s a few photos of Rita’s components looking a little cleaner & shinier, with final lube …