Bicycle Projects | The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles

1986 Raleigh Portage

The bicycle gods once again shepherd another sad, neglected Raleigh Portage my way. How could anyone turn down those big, puppy dog eyes?

June 23, 2022 · 7 Comments

In 1984, Italy was churning out showstopping frames. Raleigh had their own answer.

December 11, 2021 · 13 Comments

What would he have wanted for his Traveler? This.

April 9, 2021 · 5 Comments

The Schwinn Voyageur, undoubtedly a workhorse touring steed. The 80s were so good to the model. The 90s… not so much.

January 8, 2021 · 16 Comments

Restoring bicycles. Not always simple but experience teaches. Painting bicycles? This is the line at which many restorations cease.

September 14, 2019 · 8 Comments

The older they are, the trickier they get.

January 22, 2019 · 16 Comments

Sometimes, saying goodbye is painful.

August 31, 2018 · 11 Comments

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