“You try to save them all, but you can’t. But rest assured their parts will make other bike run.” - Bike mechanic in 2020 working on bikes older than him.
Fresh off the stand! Early 80’s Japanese made Raleigh Grand Prix 52cm. Full swift build. This thing is purty #raleighbikes #vintagebikes #steelisreal #KzooSwift
Next on deck is a Japanese made Raleigh. A lil bit of caliper before/after for ya. #raleigh
Manufactured November 22, 1963. Restored February 11/12 , 2020. Every nut and bolt on this has been taken off polished and reassembled. Will be putting on eBay shortly, look for the post. Before pictures in the comments!
Today’s project , A 60s Schwinn varsity. Should be done by tomorrow, been busting about one a day as of late. That luster!
Another 80’s Miyata with a full Swift build! #kzooswift #steelisreal
My Sunday Funday build. 1989 Miyata 618 GT , 49cm . I should’ve never learned about using a buffer on these parts.... takes 5 times longer to build a bike but A noticeable difference can be seen. #kzooswift #miyatabikes #miyata
Hot off the stand! 80’s Centurion Sport DIx , 58cm : swapped downtube for bar end shifters, buffed all parts, repacked headset, *NEW* wheelset / tires & tubes ( 700c x 30) / rim strips/ bottom bracket/ chain/ freewheel/ cables & housing/ pads/ and TACO 🌮 WRAP! $499 local $650 shipped ! #steelisreal #vintagebike #kzooswift
First official build that I did in the new workstation. Swift is finally efficient !
Came across this Vintage NOS Tange “ G master” headset. How 90’s is this thing!!? #tangesteel #vintagebikes #90sbikes
