From ’70s klunkers to ’90s XC whippets. Mostly rigid steel frames, 26″ wheels and rim brakes. Some restored, others repurposed…
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 »
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 some women… maybe) of a certain age get pretty misty-eyed about these bikes and, despite being slow, heavy and crudely made, it’s really not hard to see why when you
1981 Raleigh Bomber Mk.1 restoration – part one Read More »
After a full day in the workshop the Axis hits the dirt once again! Original forks plus new chain, Aztec pads & gear cables fitted, wheels trued, wobbly cassette & indexing sorted, headset serviced and a whole host of minor things… that are only really noticeable when riding ;)
1991 Diamondback Axis XT – part two Read More »
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 the late ’80s to early ’90s. It’s how I remember my first proper MTB (an ’89 Ridgeback) and defines the early Kona range too. So it’s a treat to have
1991 Diamondback Axis XT – part one Read More »
Frame: 19.5″ Giant 4130 butted cromo (powdercoated black with new decals) Fork: original curved blade rigid Giant 4130 cromo (powdercoated white) Headset: NOS 1″ threaded Stem: original Giant 1″ quill (powdercoated white) with internal cable routing Handlebar: original Giant flat bars (powdercoated black) Bar ends: Kalin (powdercoated black) Grips: Giant lock-on (new) End plugs: Tioga
SOLD: Giant Sierra (restoration) Read More »
Full custom Guv’nor inspired cruiser build based around this early 26er ATB frameset. Outrageous bars & stem!
1985 Saracen Kili 501 Read More »
After a complete strip down and rebuild we’re reluctantly putting one of our own bikes up for sale as it’s just not getting the use it deserves! A large sized, colourful and bombproof retro classic from a time when Saracens were superbly built (to last) in Britain, it’s a joy to ride on or off
SOLD: Saracen Sahara Read More »
This tiny full-sized custom GT mountain bike has been built over the last week in the workshop from frame up with a mixture of new and reconditioned used parts and is now running like clockwork. Would suit a male or female of 4’10” to 5’5″ in height looking for a tough, lightweight bike that’s highly
SOLD: Tiny GT 26er Read More »
Street cruiser remix of a low end Townsend steel 26er frame, singlespeed with bulb horn and leather grips!
SOLD: Townsend 26er singlespeed cruiser Read More »
Mystery 1990s steel 26er frame with Ritchey dropouts, given a full custom singlespeed makeover…
SOLD: Ritchey Mystery singlespeed Read More »
