restoration

I was loaned this Raleigh Dyna-Tech Ti (Trigger) back in 2007 on which I completed a LEJOG the same year. It is probably the most comfortable bike to ride I've ever ridded, however I had to return it to it's owner and it has sat unloved for the last decade. Recently I visited my old friend and...

Just sharing the start of my restoration project on what is a surprisingly original 1996 Kona Koa. The photos tell the story. The only things that aren't original are the tyres and the grips. The headset and BB are sound so I'll leave those alone. The front mech is toast so a replacement is the...

I’m restoring a Sunbeam ( based on the Online Sunbeam Museum (pictures) it’s probably a ‘1939 Sunbeam Ladies Royal Light Tourist’). Ive managed to remove the wheel and I I now removing the crank arms. The Cotter Pins are out 🥵. But question: - Which way the lock ring should be turned to...

I'm in the process of (trying) to save and restore, as far is possible a 1990 Team Avalanche. If you are interested, I'll be posting updates here, but it might take a little while! When I was 17 I really wanted to save up and buy a GT. There was no way I was ever going to get a Team...

Hello there, my name is Levi, I'm from the philippines, I just bought a 2nd hand mixte which I am currently getting repainted, when the paint was stripped off, we saw a 4 digit serial number with and upside down PDS letters that is located a half inch off from the numbers.. I am on a journey in...

Hey everyone, First things first. If there's someone here already who offers all of the above and is the forum go-to, apologies, I don’t want to tread on toes and will not pursue this. However, if not, I wanted to properly introduce myself and tell you what I can offer. I'm Gavin, I run/am...

Finished in 5-speed, with 90s Bontrager carbon brake levers (ok they’re late 90s, sure), Ritchey SPDs, Stronglight, Suntour bits and it's even got a Mt Zefal bottle now! The saddle’s a bit modern but apart from that. It’s been such a joy rebuilding and restoring it, stripped down to every single...

I am selling my classic 1993 Specialized 'Hardrock Ultra' , which I have owned from new. The frame is 19 inch (48cm) and the wheel diameter is 19 inch (48cm). It is complete and original except for the saddle which was replaced a few years ago. It is undamaged but rusty and showing its age. It...

Looking to sell my late father's Claud Butler Super Coureur which is in need of a full restoration. This is what I know/understand about it: Frame number: 14629 Original colour: Bright Green Flamboyant Made in 1962 for the launch of the 1963 brochure (been informed that it would've been made by...

Evening all! I am new to retro bicycle forums and all that malarkey! But I thought some of you would enjoy my work, I have just completed this restoration on a customers 1988 Specialized rockhopper frame set. as you can tell I try my best to set the mark high, should anyone need paint work or...

Hi All, Bought a trek 930 bicycle predominantly for its" handbuilt in the USA "cromoly frame. Don't know the circa of it but I'd say 1993-1995. Also I had mighty 900 sugino cranks on my 1995 kona explosif and loved them...so sugino impel attracted me.It has sram shifters 700 esp, the explosif...