Restoring Britain’s Cycling Heritage
Specialists in historically accurate bicycle restoration, conservation and bespoke commissions.
Restoration Levels
Full Restoration
Historically accurate restorations returning bicycles to factory specification.
Ideal for rare and significant machines where originality and detail are paramount.
Sympathetic Restoration
Preserving original paint, patina and character whilst improving reliability and appearance.
Often the ideal approach for well-preserved originals.
Bespoke Commissions
Period-inspired bicycles built around a specific vision, rider or purpose.
Combining historical influence with modern usability.
More than restoration
Every project begins with research.
Original catalogues, period photographs, factory specifications and surviving examples are studied before work begins.
Many of the bicycles that enter our workshop are the last surviving examples of their kind.
Our role is not simply to restore them, but to preserve what makes them significant.
1970 A.S GILLOT
Commissioned for Eroica Italia. Built around a rare Reynolds frameset and period Campagnolo equipment for Eroica Italia.
1952 RALEIGH SPORTS TOURIST
A much-loved family bike restored to its original factory specification
Thoughts from our clients
Impeccable restoration with perfect service and communication throughout the whole process. I couldn't be happier.
— Family Raleigh restoration
“Bells understood the balance perfectly: they kept all the bike’s character and were so lovely to work with.
— Patina restoration client
“The detail was extraordinary. It came back looking just right.”
— 1970s road bike restoration
“Bells managed the whole restoration efficiently and professionally, with impressive work on the frame and carefully sourced parts — all at a very reasonable price.”
— Eroica Italia commission
Start your restoration
0203 355 0108
hello@bellsbicycles.co.uk
