Mainly pre-1987 bikes & components
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 bring together the eclectic mix of components. The sports tourer now features new paintwork and decals, handbuilt 700c wheels with Dura-Ace hubs, 24 speed Shimergo conversion, retro Nitto bar and […]
Raleigh Classic 531ST Shimergo Read More »
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 frame was hand built by the legendary British framebuilder in c.1980; it’s made of lugged Reynolds 531 Super Tourist tubing and features Campagnolo adjustable drop-outs, lovely lined Spearpoint type lugs
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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, it’s gonna be sublime! To enquire about our wheelbuilding service, click here.
This beautiful leather item – stamped J.B. BROOKS & Co. LTD 1943 – was given to me by my father a few years ago. Designed to be strapped to the top & seat tube for storing tools and featuring a neat little latch, it was made in Birmingham the same year Dad was born. After
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Really enjoyed working on this stunning early 1980s Vitus 979 Mk.I frame recently. Featuring Duralinox 5083 aluminium tubing with bonded lugs, Vitus produced this featherweight beauty in collaboration with aerospace manufacturer TVT. The absolute cutting edge back in its day, renowned for its steep geometry yet forgiving ride. And yes, a few of the frames
One of my jobs this week involved this lovely vintage track frame belonging to my regular customer and fellow lanky person, Adam. He’d had the 25″ lugged steel beast powdercoated in sparkly red and came down to the workshop to get the headset and bottom bracket fitted. It’s essential to have both the headtube and
Another big red one Read More »
Flexy and sexy, a restoration from back in 2008.
Vitus 979 Duralinox Read More »
My latest project has been this classic British 3 speed ladies roadster; it’s now finished and the restoration brought me great satisfaction! Matthew contacted me and supplied the Raleigh a few weeks ago; it belongs to his girlfriend but originally was owned and ridden by her grandmother. His idea was to have it restored in
1977 Raleigh Wayfarer Read More »
I’m so happy to have completed the full nut & bolt restoration of Rita after working on this rare Portugese bike over the past three months, for my customer Joao to commemorate its original owner – his father. Rita remains as original as possible; the restored drivetrain is mostly Japanese with Suntour derailleurs, friction downtube
1982 SANGAL – part 10 – Completo! Read More »
Here’s a classic 1984 Peugeot road bike, stripped & rebuilt into a sweet retro/modern singlespeed using a mix of restored original & modern components. The PH10 retains much of its vintage charm, paired with lower weight, improved performance and an understated, tough aesthetic. The basis of this chic vélo is the brazed French steel frame,
SOLD: Peugeot PH10 singlespeed Read More »
