Papa's Bike Works

My favorite people call me Papa, and one of my favorite things to do is bring old bikes back to life.

My journey started in the 1970s, fixing up discarded Schwinn bicycles I found while delivering newspapers.  What began as a way to earn a little extra money quickly became a lifelong passion.  Today, I rescue forgotten, neglected and well-work bikes, restoring them into reliable, beautiful machines that are often better than they've been in decades.

Here on Papa's Bike Works, you'll find bike restoration, maintenance tips, upgrade guides and plenty of vintage cycling stories.  Whether you're bringing a family heirloom back to life or saving a dusty bike from the garage, I hope to inspire you to get it rolling again and back on the trails.