Posts in category Old Skool MTB

Bombroof and super cool old skool 20” rigid steel XC mountain bike In superb 99% original condition, very low mileage from new Fully detailed and …

Iconic old skool XC mountain bike in superb condition after a complete rebuild in the Dead Rats Cycles workshop, with lots of restoration work plus …

Superb vintage XC mountain bike, fully serviced by Dead Rats Cycles and in 95% original condition – barely ridden since new!  1995 is the final …

A winter project that’s supplied fun and problems in almost equal measure, you may recall my earlier post showing off the renovation of this Reynolds …

Developing the theme begun by our original Raw Power build, this time utilising a vintage Raleigh frame with a matt clear powdercoat over its sandblasted …

Finished at long last after a 5 month long restoration (complete with new powdercoat, decals, re-chroming, wheelbuilding) and out on its second test ride as …

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 …

It’s been over two years since I last had my grubby mitts on a Bomber, Raleigh’s iconic cruiser bike from the early 1980s.  Men (and …

After a full day in the workshop the Axis hits the dirt once again! Original forks plus new chain, Aztec pads & gear cables fitted, …

Along with fades and smoky patterns, splatter paintwork is IMO one of the key visual elements of the UK’s first mountain biking boom era of …