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How to convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment
Convert an old steel frame to take modern equipment? I would say our customers are split 50:50 between building their renovated frames up with period components and converting them to take modern equipment but in a retro style. There is no right or wrong. Surely its better to give a neglected steel frame and new…
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Pedaling Through Time: Balancing Heritage and Modernity in Cycling
Explore how Ellis Briggs navigates the tension between classic cycling traditions and today’s gentrified scene, offering bespoke craftsmanship amidst rising costs. Discover a world where passion and history intersect with the modern cycling revolution.
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Reflecting on 2024: Challenges, Lessons, and Plans for 2025
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that has been both challenging and transformative. Running a nearly 90-year-old family business as a one-person operation has its rewards, but it also comes with immense pressures. This past year has tested my limits, but it has also reaffirmed my deep commitment…
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San Remo Super: Our Neo-Retro Build with Heart-Shaped Lugs and Reynolds 853 Tubing
Here at Ellis Briggs, we’ve always been passionate about the art of bicycle frame building. Recently, we’ve had the opportunity to take on a few special orders from customers who were left in the lurch when Mercian Cycles ceased trading. Today, we’re excited to share one of these unique projects—a neo-retro build that perfectly blends…