Edie fell in love with her P20 when she bought it a year a year ago, and brought it to us to completely refurbish to a high mechanical and cosmetic standard. What followed was a real workout for the shop involving welding, filing, polishing and tuning, plus new paintwork for the mudguards & chainguard and […]
This R-20 was restored for Marianne by Dead Rats Cycles in July 2019 for the owner’s Tweed Run adventures, and tootling around her hometown of Alderley Edge. With its stunning colourway and 99% original spec (right down to the ‘R’ nuts) the bike also came with matching front & rear luggage and is equipped with
Another memorable month here at the DRC HQ. Loads of work on and some great new associations forged. And for part of it HOT. Amidst a slew of sales, general servicing & repair work (and several handlebar conversions) were a number of highlights. Follow Dead Rats Cycles on Instagram and Facebook for more regular updates.
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Busy busy busy at the shop this past month, here are some of our favourite happenings. Follow Dead Rats Cycles on Instagram and Facebook for more regular updates x Our 1986 Carlton Kermesse 501 was sold to a local gent called Roy. A beautiful machine, equipped with Shimano Golden Arrow drivetrain and Sakae Ringyo
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Bombroof and super cool old skool 20” rigid steel XC mountain bike In superb 99% original condition, very low mileage from new Fully detailed and serviced by Dead Rats Cycles prior to sale Iconic splatter painted Tange Triple Triangle cro-mo frame and oversize cro-mo forks GT cro-mo flat bars and splatter painted oversize stem 26”
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Classic handbuilt 59.5cm (23”) British road racing bike – ideal steed for Eroica. In excellent condition after a complete rebuild by Dead Rats Cycles. Lightweight Reynolds 501 cro-mo butted frame with forged Gipiemme adjustable drop-outs, spearpoint lugs and elegant chrome-plated sloping crown forks. Shimano 105 “Golden Arrow” drivetrain with new cables and classic Suntour Perfect
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Richard’s lovely Vindec roadster, pictured on test after a lengthy rebuild. A fantastic project that puts his Grandfather’s beloved bike back on the road. As much of the original bike was used as possible, with a few exceptions in order to make the bike more usable on today’s roads. The original wheels were shot so
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Another very busy month in the workshop. Along with a packed schedule of repairs and servicing I’ve been lucky enough to work on these beauties, including Cath’s 1978 Rudi Altig mixte (pictured above) that I fell in love with. Follow Dead Rats Cycles on Instagram and Facebook for more regular updates x David’s unknown steel
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Saturday 4th May saw an excellent open day at the workshop with appearances by a steady stream of new & old faces despite the brisk weather. The photos show our set-up at opening time. Thanks to all who attended, plus Veloats for the delicious cakes & bakes, Dan Birkbeck and Sally Marshall for the artwork,
Local Bike Shop Day 2019 Read More »
With the new workshop at full steam, and the cycling season in full swing, I’ve barely had time to post any updates on what’s been happening here at DRC HQ. So here are a few of some of the various vintage restorations, customers’ rides and other custom projects you can expect to see in the
