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Build write-ups, restorations and shop news. Most project bikes end up here — but not every bike we touch.
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A Univega Service
Stunning Alu Univega through for service.Amazing colours 💜
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DBD Long sleeve tees!
Can you believe it’s been 2 years since I did the original tees?? When I had no power for 9 weeks in DBD v1.…
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A Rockhopper makeover
‘It’s been sat in the garage for 20-30 years’ always strikes fear in the the heart of mechanic. But this was a well kept…
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Sheila’s Roberts update
Sheila bought her bike into DBD as a frame and box of bits. We gave it fresh paint and a full overhaul. Shes now…
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Customising a Marin Muirwoods for Tim
Marin Muirwoods overhaul for Tim! 🤙 Tim brought by his NOS Marin to have it modernised and I was more than happy to get…
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Single Speed Muddy Fox for Oliver
Single speed ripper build for Oliver! He had a muddy fox in his youth and needed a train – office commuter. We built it…
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Service and customising for Alex
Some love and jazzy new cables for Alexs siiiiick Orange P7 We have many cable colours available in store and online!
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Roberts restoration for Sheila
Very pleased with how this full restoration and overhaul came out 😍. Sheila got in touch a few months ago inquiring about getting her…
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Chainring servicing
A little bit of this week.. I’ve not posted much lately but things have been picking up. The weathers turning and days are getting…
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Knoydart – Olde Forge hike
Sometimes the owners of bike shops go for hikes. Andy from Bike morningside and I did the Olde forge Knoydart hike What a stunning…
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2024 – A year of riding
A year of riding predominantly on my Stridsland Beachcomber 😅 Looking forward to scribbling in a lot more of Edinburgh and Scotland in 2025 🤙
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Rannoch-eering
A stunning gravelly weekend away with great company 🤙 Staying in Rannoch and did the Rannoch – Carrour leg of the badger divide What…