MAGIK8

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MAGIK8

“No job is too big. No fee is too big” – Dr. Peter Venkman (1984)

BIO

More New York vibes with this build. Inspired by the 80’s classic movie Ghostbusters.

Too many great moments in this movie but the one I love the most is the ghost invasion sequence. Seans of pink P.K.E. (Psychokinetic Energy) consuming the pink and blue New York sky to the soundtrack of “Magic” by Mick Smiley.

Magik8 was originally a 1980’s Falcon Westminster. The frame and forks were stripped of all factory paint, then got the half rust treatment.

Other unique features include a pair of cryistal pink DarXide pedals with matching pink chain. Also included is a sky blue crank arms with matching cloth bar tape.

Not forgetting the traditional Auset Athletic reupholstered saddle. Made from a pair of baby pink Joe Browns jeans.

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RICKY’S MUM 2.0

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RICKY'S MUM 2.0

“It ain’t it, till I say it’s it, damn it!” – Mrs. Baker (1991)

BIO

Ricky’s Mum has had a change of heart and want’s to look more classy.

Everything the same except for the pedals and the addition of a white bicycle pump … That’s it LOL …

Small change, but more class 🙂

View Ricky’s Mum’s original back story profile here.

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RUSTY 2.0

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RUSTY 2.0

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Rusty now has breaks … That’s it! LOL

Welcome to Rusty 2.0.

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MICHELLE

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MICHELLE

“Well well well my Michelle” – GUNS N’ ROSES (1987)

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Finally Michelle gets a profile page, after over 8 years complete.

I acquired this Raleigh Nova back in 2016 and completed its transformation in 2017.

Michelle is one of my favourites. Rescued from an engineer (part time bike mechanic) in East London. Clearly the bike had been used, neglected and left outdoors to the rain and damp weather.
Luckily all signs of wear were mostly superficial, which made the build rather easy and fun.

Inspired from one of my favourite Guns n Roses track “My Michelle” this build was designed to have full surface rust on the frame, forks, mudguards and saddle springs. Existing rust on the pitted chromed handlebars, stem and rims were left as what I call scars from a previous rock n roll life style.

Distressed denim jeans were used to reupholstered the saddle and make rear pannier bags. The Saddle and pannier pocket was made from a pair of rare limited edition Engineered Levi’s. Custom scull valve-cap, trademark wonky stitching (on pannier bags), chain, brake cables and custom logo all inspired by the colours used in the 1988 Guns n Roses album cover Appetite For Destruction and from some choice photos of the beautiful Michelle Young.

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RICKY’S MUM

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RICKY'S MUM

“Who’s that little f****r on my porch?” – Mrs. Baker (1991)

BIO

Today’s inspiration is Single parent Mrs. Baker AKA Ricky’s Mum. Watch what you was about her beloved son or you might get the hairdryer treatment.

Lost of memorable scenes in the iconic movie Boyz N The Hood. The first scene with Mrs. Baker accompanied by the song ” Sunshower ” by Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band is one of my favourites.

Ricky’s Mum was originally a 1988 Peugeot Monte-Carlo. The frame and forks were stripped of all factory paint, then got the usual rust treatment.

Other cool features of this build include a pair of white WTB ThickSlick tyres, Odyssey Twisted Aloha Pedals (Limited Edition) and a Special Edition Brooks Saddle and handlebar tape.

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POPPY

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POPPY

“Poppy fields” – Sally (2024)

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Back in the 80’s this vintage Raleigh Traveller was used as a daily commute to school. Riding through poppy fields every summer was a stand out memory for its previous owner.

I haven’t done a two tone rust look since my Psycho Killer build, where rusting the mud guards and slightly rusting the frame proved to be a nice look.

Poppy comes with white cable housing and bike chain, with matching white wall Raleigh Records.

Another stand out feature of this build is the RT Trading Wicker Basket and a really cool Liix XXL bicycle bell with Catalina Estrada motif (I think the bell design is called “Catalina Estrada Girl Blue”).

For an even more plush look I reupholstered the original brooks saddle
with a pair of old John Rocha jeans … not affiliated but love his clothes :O)

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BEETHOVEN’S 9TH

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BEETHOVEN'S 9TH

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Welcome to Beethoven’s 9th.

This build was inspired by Beethoven’s 9th Symphony.

This Dawes Galaxy got the usual paint-strip and rust treatment, except for the lugs. Lugs were left with its original paint intact. The remaining paint was treated with a layer of Metal Protect.

To add a bit of class I installed a Brooks saddle and leather bar tape.

This regal bastard is also rolling on some (almost go anywhere) black Continental RIDE Tour Tyres.

NICE!!

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HOT MILK

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HOT MILK

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Acquired in the sunny lands of Basildon :O)

Inspired from a time where my dad would play reggae from his record and reel-to-reel collection. Always on a warm and sunny Sunday with a jug of Guinness Punch close by.

This bike got its usual paint strip and rust treatment. Significant additions include:
• White chain.
• White brake pads.
• White saddle and pedals (from a 70s Raleigh Twenty).
• White Raleigh Record tyres (from a 80s Raleigh Stowaway).
• White rear bag (from a 70s Raleigh Solitaire).

Custom mods include:
• Adjustable rear rack straps
• Wooden dice valve caps
• Yellow tinted headlight.
• Repainted displays for each gear position. Painted in the colours of the Jamaican flag (1st Gear: Black, 2nd Gear: Yellow, 3rd Gear: Green).

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PubCrawler5000

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PUB CRAWLER 5000

“NO! The Pub Crawler 5000!” – C.Page (2023)

BIO

Was going to use this bike for another project but decided to donate it to a good home instead.

Bike was already in good nick. Just needed a good clean and overhaul. It now runs real smooth and relatively quick.

Just a few additions to make this a tidy little pub bike:
• Fenders (Raleigh Estelle 1984)
• Pryma saddle (from my parts bin).
• Brake pad replacements.
• Reflectors (from my parts bin).
• Gumwall tyres.
• Quill stem with shorter reach (from my parts bin).

The Pub Crawler 5000 (aptly named by its new owner) will now spend its twilight years doing beer and pizza runs :O)

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BABYLEGS

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BabyLegs

“Who do you think you are anyway… Fred Astaire?” – OZONE (1984)

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BabyLegs ain’t one for much talking but his moves speak volumes :O)

This bike was inspired by the iconic movie Breakin’

One of my favourite scenes form the movie is when Turbo (played by Michael Chambers) puts on a dance class for some kids. The stand out student was Baby Legs (aka Coco, Lil Coco or Coco Rodriguez). This kid is a straight killer when it cane to poppin n’ lockin.

As you can see I stripped the BMX frame, forks and handlebars of all paint, then gave it the full rust treatment :O)
Added some new boots in the form of gum walled Lucky Stone tyres, sitting on some black Sky Ways. The only other notable edition was the Specialized Fuse saddle with colour matching custom valve caps. These were upholstered in tan suede leather.

Logos are located at the bottom part of the seat tube and on the right side fork (exposed raw steel logo).

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MAGIK8

MAGIK8

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TYRES

SADDLE

HANDLEBAR TAPE

HANDLEBAR FINNISH

PEDALS

CRANKSET

REAR SPROCKET

RIMS

CHAIN

BAR PLUGS

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RICKY'S MUM 2.0

RICKY'S MUM 2.0

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FRAME

TYRES

SADDLE

HANDLEBAR TAPE

PEDALS

GEARS

FRONT SPROCKET

REAR SPROCKET

RIMS

CHAIN

BRAKE HOODS

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RUSTY 2.0

RUSTY 2.0

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RIMS

SADDLE

GEARS

TYRES

SEATPOST

FRONT SPROCKET

REAR SPROCKET

CHAIN

HANDELBARS

STEM

GRIPS

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MICHELLE

MICHELLE

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RIMS

SADDLE

GEARS

TYRES

PANNIER BAGS

LOGO

DUST CAPS

BRAKE HOUSING

GRIPS

CHAIN

REAR HUB

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RICKY'S MUM

RICKY'S MUM

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