The Home Bicycle Workshop
Workshops and how others produce their craft fascinate me. After years of observing, researching, thinking and building, I am ready to open my shop up to you.
1991 Miyata 721
Behold the first non-steel bicycle showcased on Simplicity, or that I have owned. Why? Because it’s done so well, it feels like steel.
1986 Raleigh Portage
The Raleigh Portage has build versatility but there’s something special about taking one back to (mostly) stock.
1986 Miyata 710
Miyata. A name once commanding indisputable respect within cycling. This Ferrari red, 1986 710 shows why the brand was the powerhouse it once was.
Tell Your Story: 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix
Inspiration is born from history, experimentation and even sculpted from one man’s trash into another man’s treasure. John steps forward to tell the story of his 1974 Raleigh Grand Prix.
Tell Your Story: 1965 Carlton Flyer
Imagine owning a bicycle for 41 years. You think you know its history but are still discovering secrets. Meet David and his 1965 Carlton Flyer.
1985 Raleigh Portage rejuvenation (Part V)
After two years, the fruition of a final product emerges: A legendary touring frame, blessed with stock 650B wheels, morphed into an upright city bike.
