Big Red Raleigh 531c
Adam’s 25″ vintage Reynolds 531c Raleigh singlespeed project, after a little Dead Rats TLC…
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Retro Modern
Older frames customised with modern refinements… plus the odd retro styled modern bike.
Custom Raleigh Flyer singlespeed… test run
Couldn’t resist building the Raleigh frame up (after its restoration) into a nifty singlespeed hot-rod… and taking her out for a test ride into Cheshire on a beautiful Bank Holiday Monday morning! With a mixture of restored vintage and new parts it’s not one for the purists – but they’d be forgiven for turning their
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Raleigh frameset makeover
Made of humble 18-23 tubing but vintage British steel nonetheless, here’s the progress so far on our latest ’80s Raleigh frameset makeover…
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Raleigh Pioneer
The Brief: Heavy duty commuting bike for committed female commuter and suitable for road use every day and night of the year carrying full panniers. Must have drop bars, fat tyres, strong brakes, upgraded gears and various personal touches. Ideally look nicer and be more comfortable and faster than original ‘donor’ bike. The Concept: The
SOLD: Custom 26er Commuter
Touring hybrid/MTB 26er, custom paintwork and specification with bespoke leather grips and saddle.
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SOLD: Custom Trek 4500
Frame: 16.5″ Trek Alpha Aluminium Alloy (powdercoated Yeti turquoise) Fork: Manitou Comp Disc 80mm Headset: Cane Creek C2 (with cartridge bearings) Stem: FSA XC190 25.4mm x 90mm reach (NEW) Handlebar: Trek flat bar (stripped & powdercoated to match frame) Grips: Oury MTN Glow In The Dark (NEW) Front Brake: Hayes MX-2 disc with Tektro wavy
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Dead Rats In America
Washington DC to be precise… Here’s the Raleigh frame we restored earlier this year then shipped over the pond to Charles, for him to build up with his mechanic buddy. Nice job guys!
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