A winter commuter I’ve been building up, after picking up the frameset recently in very lightly used condition. Reminiscent of a classic Kona in profile, the ultra-compact Escapade features both track-ends and a bolt-thru fork but I’ve found no issue with running standard QR hubs. Shown here in 18-speed parts-bin / demo-build trim after its […]
Here’s Bob’s lovely Falcon, on its first test run after a thorough overhaul in my workshop this week. Working to his fairly moderate budget, I’ve refurbished the 35 year old 10 speed using as much of the original bike as possible. It’s been completely stripped and rebuilt, during which it’s also had the benefit of
Just finished repairing & tweaking a bike I’ve wanted to get fixed up since I first met its proud owner a couple of years ago. Sonny’s gorgeous circa 1990 Peugeot Electra features an elegant double-butted Reynolds 501 lugless frame, singlespeed transmission and a deep section flip-flop wheelset. I’ve replaced the wheel bearings and fitted new
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Out on its first test run, here’s my latest custom build. My customer – who commissioned a stylish commuter up to the task of 75 miles on tow paths in all weathers plus her weekly shop and some light touring duties – gave me a budget, helped chose the colour scheme for powder-coating (RAL 5018
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Frame & Fork: 2004 Orbit Ventura (Reynolds 520 tubing) powdercoated green RAL 6029 Headset: Cane Creek Forty (new) Stem: System EX (new) de-logo’d Handlebar: Champion to be upgraded to Nitto B135 Bar Tape: Charge (new) Brifters: Shimano Tiagra 2×9 Brakes: Shimano STX (NOS) to be upgraded to Shimano CX70 Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 (double)
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Showing off its new ‘chrome’ powdercoat finish & brown finishing kit, I think Ruben’s Peugeot looks pretty hot! I took care of re-finishing the frameset and (partially) the rebuild on customer Ruben’s budget. Now I just need to find a longer length of brake cable housing (plus a bit more polishing?) and the old Pug
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Finally back on the road after an extensive hunt for a very elusive & specific bottom bracket* is Felix’s grubby but still stunning (and very rare) E.G. Bates time-trial machine kitted out with a mixture of old & new components by its owner. Weighing in at just 19lb this is one hell of a nippy
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Collection day for Ruben’s now stunning Peugeot frame & forks :) Contact me if you’d like help turning your tired old bicycle into something special… from taking care of your new paintwork & decals, stripdown & rebuild preparation, part or complete restorations and all types of bespoke customising.
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I’m spending this weekend preparing a trio of vintage steel frames that I recently had powdercoated, so thought I’d stop and get a few snaps! The black bruiser is Jim’s unknown European frame with ESGE plates to distinguish it, the ‘chrome’ finished beauty is Ruben’s Peugeot singlespeed, and the yellow (colour code RAL 1083) one’s
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Almost finished, here’s big Tom’s Verenti on a run round the block. Had a blast building this up with its owner over the past two evenings :)
