An archive of bikes DRC have built to sell.
Stunningly clean, low mileage, original example of this elegant, lightweight 1980s Gallic road bike. Unused for over 30 years, serviced & detailed in our workshop prior to sale. Size 57cm Graphite Grey frame with excellent paintwork & decals. Supplied with all original reflectors and purchase receipt from 1984… 57cm lugless butted brazed steel frame with […]
SOLD: 1984 Peugeot PH11 Avanche Read More »
Asleep in a cellar for 30 years, this handsome 57cm British classic road bike is in timewarp condition. And after a full service and plenty of detailing in our workshop it’s ready to roll. All original apart from new cables, bar tape and bell… 57cm Reynolds 531 frame 10 speed Suntour Power Friction drivetrain
SOLD: 1982 Carlton Corsair 531 Read More »
Vintage British ladies 3 speed light roadster in highly original condition. Built in Raleigh’s Nottingham factory, this lovely, well-equipped burgundy town bike is freshly cleaned and serviced. Very good mechanically despite 54 years of use – a testament to the high quality of these machines; they were built to last, and they do. Fantastic patina,
SOLD: 1966 Hercules Balmoral Read More »
Timeless high quality British built ladies roadster for sale, lovingly rebuilt in the Dead Rats Cycles workshop. Reliable, stylish and incredibly smooth to ride… Traditional handmade ladies steel loop frame in British Racing Green Converted from unreliable 5 speed to bombproof 3 speed Sturmey Archer ‘AB’ transmission with new gear shifter, toggle chain & cable
SOLD: Pashley Sovereign Princess Read More »
Exhilarating lightweight British road racing bike loaded with a Campagnolo groupset, Italian finishing kit and ultra smooth wheelset. Only 500 dry miles since complete rebuild including new Schwalbe tyres, cassette, chain, cables & bar tape. Performance wise this blows away anything at this price point, a simply stunning ride… 53cm Columbus Zonal triple butted 7005
SOLD: Dave Hinde Zonal Read More »
Classic top-of-the-range lightweight steel cross country racing bike. In superb condition, fully serviced and detailed. 1/3rd of sale price will be donated to MacMillan Trust by arrangement with previous owner! 17.5” Tange Ultimate Prestige triple-butted frame with investment cast drop-outs 1 ⅛” Marin Rockstar cro-mo rigid forks 3 x 8 speed Shimano Deore XT STI
SOLD: 1995 Marin Team Marin Read More »
Stylish old skool 21” French rigid steel all terrain bike, repurposed for urban adventures by Dead Rats Cycles. Built from restored frame up with custom specification, in immaculate condition and rides beautifully. 21″ lugged Ishiwata EX triple butted 4130 cro-mo frame Original Spinner straight bladed cro-mo forks, rebuilt headset Awesome original paintwork & decals Specialized
SOLD: Custom 1989 Peugeot ATB Read More »
We proudly present a truly stunning French vintage 60cm road racing bike, barely used for 30+ years and in fantastic original condition. Fully serviced prior to sale, which includes our no-quibble 6 month guarantee against faults in craftsmanship. We search high and low for our stock, you won’t find one in better condition than this.
SOLD: 1979 Peugeot 531 Competition Read More »
Finally up for sale, it’s Cath’s lovely old Omafiets, a genuine ’80s vintage Dutch ladies bike which was used for many years in Amsterdam. We’ve mechanically resurrected the bike and given the frame a good oily rag restoration. Charming, bombroof, comfortable and well-equipped with top of the range Schwalbe tyres, Brooks saddle and essential accessories.
SOLD: Vintage Ladies Batavus Dutch Bike Read More »
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 rides as smooth as butter after many hours of TLC in our workshop. Road tested, fits riders between 5 and 6 foot in height and – as with all our
SOLD: 1973 Gudereit Luxus Folder Read More »
