Posts in category Vintage

After seeing Drew’s Raleigh Classic, Dave approached Dead Rats Cycles with his mid ’80s Raleigh 531 frame complete with Deda bars & stem (plus a …

1970s vintage 18” shopper, refurbished and in excellent condition.  Made in Britain, fully serviced by Dead Rats Cycles. Steel step thru frame & forks with …

1970s vintage BSA ladies roadster, completely rebuilt and in excellent condition.  Timeless quality, Made in Britain and fully serviced by Dead Rats Cycles.   21″ …

Chic, rare 1980s vintage ladies roadster available in excellent condition.  Made in Belgium, fully serviced by Dead Rats Cycles 19.5″ steel mixte loop frame & …

Here’s a lovely Swiss steel road bike, freshly renovated in the workshop. Its owner John bought the bike a decade ago in Spain and recently …

I had a good time with my old mate Peter in the stunning Peak District at the 5th Eroica Britannia last weekend, enjoying the scenery …

Here’s a lovely 1980s Raleigh Classic after a complete restoration/makeover in the workshop to customer Drew’s specification, with technical input from Dead Rats Cycles to …

This week I had the pleasure of working on Tom’s new find, this quite rare and beautiful lightweight vintage Dave Yates sports touring bike. The …

Preparing the wheels for George’s latest bike project, while the frame is being resprayed.  Expect updates on this project in the next couple of months, …

This beautiful refurbished 58 year old Harthiner has only had one owner from new, who bought the bike in Copenhagen in 1959 then brought it …