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1982 SANGAL – part 6 – components

Alexander, June 8, 2017

Another dirty day’s work done on the Sangal restoration.  Here’s a few photos of Rita’s components looking a little cleaner & shinier, with final lube …

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1982 SANGAL – part 5 – cleaning

Alexander, June 7, 2017

The frame & forks have gone to be resprayed and it’s grime time for Rita’s components… next time we see these, they’ll be gleaming! Part …

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Matt’s Surly Karate Monkey

Alexander, June 1, 2017

Building this bike has been the type of custom project that Dead Rats Cycles relish – a creative & challenging collaborative effort on a unique …

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1982 SANGAL – part 4 – frame

Alexander, June 1, 2017

Here’s Joao’s frame & forks immediately after sandblasting, which has removed all the rust and what was left of the original paint but exposed numerous …

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1967 Elswick Hopper Safeway

Alexander, May 25, 2017

Is there a more pleasant way to spend an afternoon than breaking out the old imperial spanners to fettle a lovely British bicycle into shape? …

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SOLD: 1989 Peugeot Triathlon 531C

Alexander, May 23, 2017

Dead Rats Cycles is very proud to present this lovely little French late-’80s thoroughbred for sale after a complete stripdown & rebuild in my workshop. …

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1977 Raleigh Merlin

Alexander, May 15, 2017

As it sat idly in my workshop awaiting its turn over the last couple of weeks, Brian’s bike has attracted enthusiastic comments from nearly all …

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1982 SANGAL – part 3 – decals

Alexander, May 15, 2017

Now Rita’s been completely stripped and things are starting get more interesting… Before the frame & forks are resprayed I’ve removed the old decals – …

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1980s SANGAL – part 2 – unrestored

Alexander, May 9, 2017

Joao’s vintage Sangal has arrived at my workshop and after much discussion and research I’m finally about to embark on a full nut & bolt …

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De Rosa King

Alexander, April 27, 2017

Ed’s De Rosa on test after a much-needed shot of Dead Rats’ love potion numero nove.  The svelte Italian – all 8kg of it – …

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Trek Madone 3.5

Alexander, April 26, 2017

Charles’ beloved and battered Trek on test after a big/full service in my workshop this week.  A high mileage serious rider, Charles has taken his …

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1981 Falcon 531

Alexander, April 7, 2017

Adventure road bikes with wider tyres and 1x drivetrains are all the rage nowadays – indeed another of this week’s jobs involves a Pinnacle Arkrose …

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1984 Raleigh Wisp Mixte

Alexander, March 27, 2017

Joan’s nice mid-’80s British 10 speed was supplied by its owner with a simple brief – and suitably modest budget – to get it working …

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1976 Holdsworth Equipe – part two

Alexander, March 16, 2017

Kate’s lovely and largely original 1976 Holdsworth Equipe on test after a few hours of TLC in my workshop.  The Equipe was Holdsworth’s entry level …

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1976 Holdsworth Equipe – part one

Alexander, March 13, 2017

Circa 1976 Holdsworth Equipe (pictured as supplied by Kate) that has “drifted into the arena of the unwell”. I’m really looking forward to bringing it …

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1980s SANGAL – part 1

Alexander, March 13, 2017

Welcoming a new long term restoration project, pictured here in its owner Joao’s garage.  It’s his Portugese father’s old racing bike, dating from circa 1982/3, …

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1985 Record 3-speed Roadster

Alexander, February 24, 2017

Presenting the 1985 Record 3-speed Roadster. No, I’d never heard of Record either. Anyway, Simon found this on Gumtree for a nice price and one …

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Trek Emonda ALR300

Alexander, February 23, 2017

Noel’s summer climbing bike, ready for the hills after a complete rebuild with weight-weenie upgrades… Frame: Trek Emonda ALR300 (aluminium) Fork: Trek (full carbon) Groupset: …

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Cotic Escapade Revisited

Alexander, January 23, 2017

You may remember my first post about the Cotic Escapade back in October 2015, at which point I’d just bought the frame & forks, built …

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Saddle Recovering – Cinelli Unicantor

Alexander, December 20, 2016

Vintage Cinelli Unicantor saddle, recovered by my own fair hand, using reclaimed leather.  This is going to be fitted to a 1973 Mondia Super which …

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Saddle recovering – Selle Italia SLK

Alexander, December 14, 2016

I’ve finished recovering Adrian’s beloved Selle Italia SLK saddle in leather, which I sourced from a pair of trousers in a local charity shop. This …

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in the studio

Alexander, December 14, 2016

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SOLD: Ladies Raleigh Prima (custom/vintage)

Alexander, November 30, 2016

Presenting a vintage British ladies town bike custom/restoration project I’ve been working on for a while. Suitable for taller female riders (5’6″ and above) due …

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Cannondale CAAD12 105

Alexander, November 25, 2016

Noel’s brand new Cannondale CAAD12 105 on test, now race-ready after a few hours of workshop time with yours truly. The bike’s been upgraded in …

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SOLD: Raw Power custom/vintage Peugeot

Alexander, October 31, 2016

“Raw Power” is a stunning unique custom bike, handbuilt by Dead Rats Cycles and based around a vintage steel road frame fitted with carefully selected …

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SOLD: 1990 Raleigh Veloce 531

Alexander, September 30, 2016

Another vintage British thoroughbred, from the late steel era, which I’m proud to present for sale after a complete strip and rebuild in my workshop. …

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1990 Raleigh Veloce 531 – part 1

Alexander, September 26, 2016

So excited about my latest project, a 531 beauty from 1990 (doesn’t the paintwork give this away!?) in stunning original condition. Showing all the hallmarks …

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Peugeot Ventoux conversion – Part 2 – 14 gears

Alexander, September 16, 2016

Andrew’s Peugeot out on test after my conversion from single to 14 speed.  I hit my budget to the pound on this job, and I …

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Peugeot Ventoux conversion – Part 1

Alexander, September 12, 2016

Andrew’s 1980s Peugeot Ventoux singlespeed as delivered to my workshop, my role being to add 13 more gears on a strict budget.  And convince the …

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1980 Carlton Grand Prix

Alexander, August 3, 2016

I’ve almost finished an enjoyable stripdown & rebuild of Neal’s almost all original Grand Prix – Carlton’s entry level 10 speed in 1980 – on …

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Van Nicholas Zion Part 2

Alexander, July 20, 2016

Now ready for its forthcoming Himalayan foothills adventure is this custom Van Nicolas, shown here on a test ride today. The build process saw experienced …

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Van Nicholas Zion – part 1

Alexander, June 22, 2016

It would be an understatement to say I’m rather excited about assembling Ivan’s new bike…

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SOLD: Townsend Custom Vintage Ladies Bike

Alexander, May 3, 2016

SOLD… and now named ‘Nancy’ I’m proud to unveil a retro-modern custom build I’ve been working on for the best part of six months, that …

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Peugeot Etoile singlespeed

Alexander, April 25, 2016

Another retro-modern machine built to my regular customer Harris’s specification & budget and utitising the leftovers from his previous vintage Peugeot HLE, which was wrecked …

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SOLD: Custom 3 speed Raleigh

Alexander, April 19, 2016

Here’s a retro/modern custom spec project I’ve been working on for a few weeks (one of two actually, look out for my full custom 16 …

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SOLD: Restored 57cm vintage Sun Worksop

Alexander, April 13, 2016

Some customers may remember this bike which I originally restored 5 years ago… I certainly do as I spent a lot of time & money …

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