How much does a bike restoration cost?

On average, a typical bike restoration shop will charge you around $50 – $200. However, if you want to change a new rim and repaint your vintage bike, expect to spend more money.

What are old fashioned bikes called?

Although the name “penny-farthing” is now the most common, it was probably not used until the machines were nearly outdated; the first recorded print reference is from 1891 in Bicycling News. For most of their reign, they were simply known as “bicycles”.

What can I do with an old rusty bike?

Depending on the degree of your bike’s rust, you may use household products such as baking soda and vinegar or cleaning chemicals to help you remove the rust off your old bicycle. A rusted bicycle not only looks awful and is unattractive, but it may also be noisy and perform poorly throughout your rides.

How much does it cost to restore a bike?

A basic bike restoration is $175. Other parts that may be needed are in addition, they might include new wheels, tires, chain, crank, bottom bracket, brake pads, cables, shifters, grips, or saddle. View our restoration process.

What parts do I need to restore my bike?

Other parts that may be needed are in addition, they might include new wheels, tires, chain, crank, bottom bracket, brake pads, cables, shifters, grips, or saddle. View our restoration process. Looking for something really inexpensive?

What is included in a complete bike service?

Our Complete service can be a total restoration from top to bottom including a bike overhaul and the breakdown and extensive cleaning of every single component. Options include: re-spoking wheels with fresh spokes, powder coating, plating, and rust removal.

What kind of bike is the Waterford Precision Cycles restoration?

Waterford Precision Cycles restoration of a 1980’s vintage Cinelle with all the goodies – chrom lugs and stays, classic Cinelli fastback seat cluster, sloping chrome fork crown, and vented Cinelli bottom bracket. It has a very cool brake bridge, as well.