During the second half of the twentieth century, a perfect storm of technological development, increasingly refined craftsmanship, and growing demand meant that quality lightweight frames were produced in large numbers to a very high standard. The industry, like almost all others has changed beyond recognition, with materials, manufacturing techniques, and shareholders’ demands for returns often rendering modern machine-built bicycles brute, functional objects, rather than the repositories for romance and history that they once were. Our aim is to repurpose these handbuilt versatile frames in to bicycles that do them justice, and allow them to continue being ridden for as long as they are maintained.