Posts in category Old Skool MTB

Practical, fun and fit, our unique 1994 Ascent features a vintage cro-mo cross country frame in truly pristine condition.  Custom built with quality bespoke components …

When James brought this beauty into my workshop it had just been rebuilt with new paint and decals and fitted with most of its original …

Never a man to turn down the offer of building a drop bar early Pace with an eclectic period-ish spec harvested from an enviable parts-bin, …

Andrew recently asked me to refurbish and fit a rigid fork to his owned-from-new 1999 Orange Gringo, and here it is rebuilt as a tow …

I’m delighted to have finished this custom build for Joao.  The bike is for a very special person in his life and was commissioned with …

Custom restoration for Rab up in Scotland. Fresh respray with new decals, original Muddy Fox tyres and grips (and reflectors, not yet refitted). Restored original …

A Specialized collision came about recently when John brought in a 2006 Rockhopper for a service quote and I discovered a crack in the aluminium …

Iconic 18″ Kona steel XC mountain bike, lovingly rebuilt to excellent condition in the DRC workshop.  At the Lavadome’s heart is of course the legendary …

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 …

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 …