'DELIBERATE' bike conversion update

The stripping process is well underway now. We use Nitromors paint stripper and a blade to scrape the softened paint away. Then we go in with course wire-wool to remove any remaining paint. The lugs are the trickier areas to strip, so a wire brush and drill mounted brush will be used to strip these areas.

'DELIBERATE' bike conversion update

The Raleigh forks for the DELIBERATE bike have now been stripped. The mudguard eyelets will be ground away next and finished ready for the primer coats. You can see some paint remains, but this will be buffed away with a wire brush.

'DELIBERATE' bike conversion update

The 'DELIBERATE' bike conversion is on the move! We have taken off all the bits we don't need, and it's looking good. The frame is in good condition, but the paint isn't great. This isn't a problem though, as it will be treated to a nice new paint job soon.


Here is a shot of the frame. Next job for this one is the removal of the braze-ons, which includes the rear mech hanger and a few cable guides. The rear dropout on the right of the bike is a little shallow, so we need to deepen it, to allow more back and forth adjustment when it comes to tightening the chain.



This stem is a real retro classic. It's in great nick, and just needs a bit of a clean up with wet and dry and some wire wool to bring it back to being a real looker.

Peugeot conversion update

The Peugeot has had the braze-ons removed, and is ready to be stripped and re-sprayed.


The gear shifter bosses have been carefully ground away. Some work with wet and dry is needed to get rid of the file marks.


The bottle cage mounts have also been removed and need to be filled before the frame is primed.

Fork re-spray for the original Riparato bike

Just a quick update for our first Riparato bike. We just felt that the bike could look better if the forks were the same colour as the frame, and we are really pleased with the results. Also some shots of the Sugino 'messenger' crank, the front Miche Technologies hub, and the Cinelli '1A' quill stem. All good bits of gear if you ask us!

Custom fixed gear conversion for www.bedeliberate.com

Emma Holmes of www.bedeliberate.com has decided to go fixed!!

Bike number three for Riparato is underway, and we are working closely with Emma to create her perfect ride. We found this bike near our home town, and it is a great bike for a fixed gear conversion. The bike is a Raleigh 'equipe' and will be undergoing the Riparato overhaul. First thing to do is strip it back like we did with the Peugeot, and get the frame ready for a respray. Emma has a good idea of what she wants. When you visit the DELIBERATE site you will notice that blue features heavily. So what better colour to use than blue!! The decals will be custom designed by Emma and will match the frame colour. More progression photos to follow so stay tuned. In the mean time head over to www.bedeliberate.com for the lowdown and some inspirational blogs to help you on your journey.

Progression of the Riparato fixed gear bike

After grinding off all the braze-ons, the bike is assembled to check everything is going to work before the primer goes on



The Carlton 'Corsa' stripped to bare metal ready to be primed.


Then we spray with a high build primer.



Then the top coat goes on. For this bike, 10 coats of colour went on and then left to harden for about a week. The colour is 'shock green light' by Montana.



Time to start the rebuild. Here you can see the headset cups fitted, ready to take the forks.



And the build is complete. Because of the simplicity of these bikes, it really doesn't take long to put it all together and get it on the road.