Posts in category Restoration

This lovely fully restored 1973 Gudereit Luxus is available now in our Chorlton shop.  A rare, high quality West German compact folding vintage bike, that …

The classic long legged British road bike, refined by Dead Rats Cycles.  Custom built with more gears, improved braking and ergonomics but maxing out old …

Edie fell in love with her P20 when she bought it a year a year ago, and brought it to us to completely refurbish to …

This R-20 was restored for Marianne by Dead Rats Cycles in July 2019 for the owner’s Tweed Run adventures, and tootling around her hometown of …

Another memorable month here at the DRC HQ.  Loads of work on and some great new associations forged.  And for part of it HOT.  Amidst …

Busy busy busy at the shop this past month, here are some of our favourite happenings. Follow Dead Rats Cycles on Instagram and Facebook for …

Classic handbuilt 59.5cm (23”) British road racing bike – ideal steed for Eroica. In excellent condition after a complete rebuild by Dead Rats Cycles. Lightweight …

Richard’s lovely Vindec roadster, pictured on test after a lengthy rebuild.  A fantastic project that puts his Grandfather’s beloved bike back on the road.  As …

Another very busy month in the workshop.  Along with a packed schedule of repairs and servicing I’ve been lucky enough to work on these beauties, …

With the new workshop at full steam, and the cycling season in full swing, I’ve barely had time to post any updates on what’s been …