Fred’s stunning Chas Roberts after some DRC workshop time. His daily rider, the bike’s frame is built from lugged Columbus SLX tubing and features the maker’s very distinctive extended head tube for long distance comfort. It runs a mix of Campagnolo 9 speed drivetrain, brakes and headset. Manchester’s Will’s Wheels recently built new Mavic Open […]
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The latest DRC Workshop build is this low mileage 1994 Litespeed Catalyst titanium frame c/w Lynskey signature, Time Sprint carbon fork, Condor Supremacy wheelset, Shimano 105 (5700) groupset, Cinelli bar/stem and new Cane Creek Forty cartridge headset plus new tyres, chain & cables, titanium bolts and carbon spacers. At present this neo-retro dream bike is
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Iconic 18″ Kona steel XC mountain bike, lovingly rebuilt to excellent condition in the DRC workshop. At the Lavadome’s heart is of course the legendary sloping top tube Joe Murray designed double butted cro-mo frame, Project Two fork and Velocity stem. The Kona rolls on period correct upgraded wheels shod with puncture resistant Schwalbe hybrid
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Built this 1989 Giant Sierra for Harvey nine years ago and after a long overdue service it’s looking pretty good! TIG-welded 4130 cro-mo frameset with custom paint, 21 speed Shimano mix with XT shifters and DX derailleurs, and a sprinkle of purple anodising…
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Some details of Steph’s cute & fabulous Condor Paris Road after its time in the DRC workshop. The frame was handmade in Italy from fillet-brazed Dedacciai steel alloy tubing, with updated bi-lamination and engraving techniques utilised to create a modern take on a pre-WW2 design. Find out more here. Built up with 10 speed Campagnolo
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Rob recently decided to leave this stunning machine with me for a couple of weeks. He’s owned the bike from new and – for one reason or another – the Colnago came to the DRC workshop suffering from seizure, corrosion and grime after a little bit of neglect in recent years, despite having a new
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1988 Specialized Rockhopper Size 21.5″ Classic ’80s mountain bike, reborn as a 1×10 urban/gravel utility rig Custom specification with militant new paintwork & decals Optional extras available Frame: 21.5″ Double Butted TIG Welded Cro-Mo Fork: Specialized Direct Drive Headset: Tange chromed (NOS) Stem: Cro-Mo Handlebar: Specialized Grips: ODI Longneck (new) Front Brake: Shimano MT60 cantilever
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Some of our favourite bikes from the Summer of 2020. For more regular updates on our projects, follow us on Instagram and Facebook Ciocc Mod. San Cristobal 1953 Hercules Kestrel Club (up for sale soon) Faggin Bernardi Pista Giant TCR Dura-Ace Chas Roberts custom
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Originally sold back in the day as a drop bar 5 speed, this vibrant candy red 58cm lugged steel Pacemaker has been subjected to a comprehensive & stylish utilitarian makeover in our workshop and is supplied in super clean, fully fettled condition complete with a 6 month guarantee. Aside from the frame – which has
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Just had the pleasure of reviving this near mint and almost completely original Peugeot road racing bike, which owner Steve bought new 30 years ago from Harry Hall’s here in Mancunia! Lugged Reynolds 653 tubing (531 Pro main triangle, 753R stays, 531C fork blades) with Campagnolo Athena ‘Synchro’ 7 speed groupset including headset and aero
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