Restoration projects, wheelbuilding, saddle recovering and other mechanical adventures.
Vintage Cinelli Unicantor saddle, recovered by my own fair hand, using reclaimed leather. This is going to be fitted to a 1973 Mondia Super which was originally made in Switzerland with Reynolds 531 tubing and is now being restored by a customer of mine. See other examples of my work here.
Saddle Recovering – Cinelli Unicantor Read More »
I’ve finished recovering Adrian’s beloved Selle Italia SLK saddle in leather, which I sourced from a pair of trousers in a local charity shop. This is the trickiest saddle I’ve worked on so far, see other examples here.
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Andrew’s 1980s Peugeot Ventoux singlespeed as delivered to my workshop, my role being to add 13 more gears on a strict budget. And convince the owner to let me sort the rear brake and fit proper levers on the drops ;) Little, if anything, remains of the original – even the forks have been swapped
Peugeot Ventoux conversion – Part 1 Read More »
Great spot of tinkering today, made a start on the wheel servicing as well as fitting a few bits to the frame… Go to part 4
1978 Peugeot PRN10 – part 3 Read More »
Got a good bit of work done on Nick’s bike today, here’s a few shots of the parts as they progress from grimy to shiny… Go to part 3
1978 Peugeot PRN10 – part 2 Read More »
For Rab’s long-awaited 1981 Raleigh Bomber Mk.I restoration and featuring rechromed original rims, serviced original Sturmey-Archer hubs and new Sapim stainless steel spokes. Here’s a few snaps…
Raleigh Bomber wheelbuild Read More »
I made this for a customer who requested I undertake a 1 x 9 speed single chainring conversion to their 1990s Campagnolo Chorus equipped commuter, due to a change in the terrain of their daily journey. Here are the results after a session with the grinder, a file and some sandpaper, using their worn large
Bespoke Campagnolo chainguard Read More »
Showing off its new ‘chrome’ powdercoat finish & brown finishing kit, I think Ruben’s Peugeot looks pretty hot! I took care of re-finishing the frameset and (partially) the rebuild on customer Ruben’s budget. Now I just need to find a longer length of brake cable housing (plus a bit more polishing?) and the old Pug
Peugeot frame restoration – part two Read More »
Collection day for Ruben’s now stunning Peugeot frame & forks :) Contact me if you’d like help turning your tired old bicycle into something special… from taking care of your new paintwork & decals, stripdown & rebuild preparation, part or complete restorations and all types of bespoke customising.
Peugeot frame restoration – part one Read More »
