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We love nothing more than rescuing a worn out or neglected vintage or classic bike and restoring it to its former glory!
Our vintage and classic bike repair services include:
Wherever possible we use new parts which maintain the original character of the bike. Some of our customers will however want to change the riding position and other features to make the bike more comfortable or suitable for their purposes - changing from drop bars to a more upright style is a good example of this, and something we are very happy to do. |
One of our recent refurbishment projects:
a 1983 Raleigh Superbe given a new lease of life for a happy owner.
On this page you can see some examples of some of the vintage and classic bikes we have worked on recently.
So if you have a rusty bike lurking at the back of your shed or garage - perhaps it has sentimental value - and would like to restore it, then we would love to hear from you! |
Raleigh (1937) Gents Tourist
Older than a Spitfire here is the Raleigh 1937 Gents Tourist we've just finished repairing.
One of the oldest bikes we've worked on recently, it’s in remarkable original condition.
The first photo shows the bike as received from its owner who brought it from Liverpool.
With these earlier encased chain models, fixing a puncture or changing the rear tyre was something of a challenge for most people!
Stripping down and giving the bike a good clean and degrease was our first task.
We've serviced the 3 speed hub and rebuilt the rear wheel with stainless steel spokes and using the original Westwood rim.
Some parts of the chain guard assembly were bent or damaged and we had to carefully clean and straighten them so it would all fit back together correctly)
With a drop of cycle oil and a bit of adjustment the original Sturmey Archer gear lever and cable from 1937 were operating smoothly with all 3 gears selecting perfectly.
With the new Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus tyres fitted, hopefully the wheels won't need to come off again any time soon.
Older than a Spitfire here is the Raleigh 1937 Gents Tourist we've just finished repairing.
One of the oldest bikes we've worked on recently, it’s in remarkable original condition.
The first photo shows the bike as received from its owner who brought it from Liverpool.
With these earlier encased chain models, fixing a puncture or changing the rear tyre was something of a challenge for most people!
Stripping down and giving the bike a good clean and degrease was our first task.
We've serviced the 3 speed hub and rebuilt the rear wheel with stainless steel spokes and using the original Westwood rim.
Some parts of the chain guard assembly were bent or damaged and we had to carefully clean and straighten them so it would all fit back together correctly)
With a drop of cycle oil and a bit of adjustment the original Sturmey Archer gear lever and cable from 1937 were operating smoothly with all 3 gears selecting perfectly.
With the new Schwalbe Delta Cruiser Plus tyres fitted, hopefully the wheels won't need to come off again any time soon.
Raleigh military bike (1940s)
1940's Raleigh we've just restored for a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment. Believed to have been a military bike, you can see it has a much wider chain than the standard 1/8 chain usually seen on three speed gear bicycles.
Many original parts have been re-chrome plated including the unique heavy duty chainwheel and front hub. We've rebuilt both wheels with new rims and spokes and overhauled the Sturmey Archer 3 speed. We're particularly pleased with the refurbishment of the original crossbar-mounted Sturmey Archer 3 speed gear lever.
Many original parts have been re-chrome plated including the unique heavy duty chainwheel and front hub. We've rebuilt both wheels with new rims and spokes and overhauled the Sturmey Archer 3 speed. We're particularly pleased with the refurbishment of the original crossbar-mounted Sturmey Archer 3 speed gear lever.
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Triumph (1980s)
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Raleigh Boulevard Tourist (1960)
Fully re-built apart from bottom bracket, including:
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Carlton International (mid-1950s)
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Raleigh Superbe (1983)
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Raleigh Corsa (c1987)
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BSA Sportsman (c1965)
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