Posts in category Modern Bikes

Exhilarating lightweight British road racing bike loaded with a Campagnolo groupset, Italian finishing kit and ultra smooth wheelset.  Only 500 dry miles since complete rebuild …

A retro ladies hybrid / roadster, just over two years old and in excellent condition after full service by Dead Rats Cycles. 19″ aluminium step …

 Handbuilt by Dead Rats Cycles, this radical Ridgeback upcycle combines the profile of classic French randonneur velos with retro-futuristic TVR sports car colours as influences …

Building this bike has been the type of custom project that Dead Rats Cycles relish – a creative & challenging collaborative effort on a unique …

A few treasured snaps from the family album…

May I present Bob’s Norco Threshold?  Ridden hard for 30+ miles a day for two years on a variety of road & trails and a …

Ed’s De Rosa on test after a much-needed shot of Dead Rats’ love potion numero nove.  The svelte Italian – all 8kg of it – …

Charles’ beloved and battered Trek on test after a big/full service in my workshop this week.  A high mileage serious rider, Charles has taken his …

Noel’s summer climbing bike, ready for the hills after a complete rebuild with weight-weenie upgrades… Frame: Trek Emonda ALR300 (aluminium) Fork: Trek (full carbon) Groupset: …

You may remember my first post about the Cotic Escapade back in October 2015, at which point I’d just bought the frame & forks, built …