Some Retrobikes passing through Bikeworkshop in Bristol

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a Black Viking!

Looks like a Hearth-built Falcon number, but the owner loves it and wants to single speed it for London life.
Luckily they bought a Genesis Advance off us for Bristol.
Gears that work
Brakes that stop

 

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This Fothergill I recognise:

 

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And moving forward in time...
I sold this a couple of years ago. New owner loves it
Front puncture, sadly beyond the guarantee period

 

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Valentino, must be
60 years continuous service

 

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I love these rich metallic paints on mid 90s treks - looks like the Hipsterisation Gremlins have been at work while I was away

 

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I had a dawes ascent as my first mtb bought for my birthday in 1988. Was a great bike and did help with strengthening my legs due to the weight ha.