Mainly pre-1987 bikes & components
This absolutely stunning frame was built in the late 1970s by Orazio Graciani in Italy. Fast forward to 2022, its keeper is now Ben who commissioned DRC to build it up, and here it is. Naughty but nice. Frame – 1970s Tecnotelai Pista Headset – M:Part Elite (new) Front wheel – Mavic Cosmic Pro Carbon […]
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I really enjoyed breathing some life back into this 1980s Dave Hinde for owner Colin, who picked the bike up for a reasonable sum recently after his beloved steel tourer was stolen. Looks like it started life with full Campagnolo components, with the Shimano STIs and rear mech added in the mid 1990s. Anyway, in
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Jonno’s glorious Bob Jackson after some fettling in the DRC workshop. Another detail & dial job for which I supplied a classic Campagnolo front derailleur, cleaned and set-up the gears with a new chain, reamed out the seat tube for the very smart new Velo Orange post and generally fine-tuned for a couple of hours.
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The first project to be completed after my Covid / wedding / honeymoon is Will’s 1973 Youngs 3 speed, now set-up for his commuting duties. The bike has been rebuilt with an upgraded seatpost & quill stem, plus lots of new parts (BLB bullhorns, Tektro brake levers, BBB bar tape, Continental 27 x 1 1/8″
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A couple of hours well spent, tuning the drivetrain on Rob’s Mercian. The frame was custom built for him in to tour on in the 1980s. It was then refurbished into this sportier set-up a couple of decades later…. and now I get to play!
Tough, simple fixie to suit ladies looking for a stripped-down vintage ride for commuting & leisure use. The steel frame’s attractive burgundy paintwork and decals are in very nice condition and, despite its low price, the finished custom bike features DRC’s usual attention to detail throughout (with lots of new parts and a sprinkling of
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This week I finished Joao’s late 1970s Harry Hall 531 road bike which has been completely rebuilt with the rear wheel respoked plus new tyres, freewheel, chain, cables, bottom bracket, Kool Stop pads and Brooks bar tape. Plenty of TLC too as almost everything was seized or misaligned when Joao brought it in a few
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Almost there with Jonathan’s 1980s Orbit 501 sports tourer after a complete rebuild to make it run more smoothly and feel more ergonomic. It’s been in the family a long time and has a great deal of sentimental value. Brand new parts include dual pivot brake calipers, Gatorskin tyres, freewheel, chain, cables, SKS mudguards and
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Created and built in the Dead Rats Cycles workshop, this awesome custom vintage roadster is based around a lovingly refurbished 1940s British lugged steel frame, built up with bespoke restored and new components and an Edwardian steampunk aesthetic. A complete joy to ride and behold… Restored BSA 1940s British 23” steel frame Original fork with
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Hugh Porter is a four time world champion racer and British Cycling Hall of Fame legend, and it was a pleasure to piece a tough, nippy road bike into shape around this lovely frame that bears his name. Bought by DRC from the original owner since new, this tasty old skool 531 club whip has been completely
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