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One of the reasons Britain does not have a large racing bike manufacturer like Colnago or Cinelli is because British frame builders have always offered frames built individually for the rider. Unlike the Italians who built in batches to standard sizes. It’s hard to believe now but in the 1960s our Ellis Briggs frames with…
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It’s one of those classic race bikes of the 60s and 70s, made famous in the UK as it was ridden by Tom Simpson. Although Tom Simpson was rumoured to ride a Masi in Peugeot livery, as was the way with a lot of riders. This frame came in with a few small issues which…
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Ever wondered why bike shops are open while you are working? Well so did we. As of 19th June 2018 our open times have changed. We are now open until 8pm most weekdays, so dropping off or picking up couldn’t be better. Also as added bonus , parking at the rear of the shop is…
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It’s always good to see one of our hand made frames return home for a repaint. Along with scrapes and chips to the paint that is to be expected on a 50 year old frame, this frame also needed rechroming. I think you’ll agree though that chrome a dark metallic blue are a great combination.…
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Finding the best utility bike? The world we live in is changing by the day. Our government may be slow to adapt to our changing transport needs but its clear that people like yourself are finding alternatives to car ownership. I was born in the 1980s, so home ownership seems like a utopian dream and…
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There can’t be anything worse than building up your classic steel frame after having a respray and chrome plating, only to find that when you install that NOS bottom bracket that cost you a fortune, it’s loose! The most frustrating part of this, is that with a little bit of forethought it could have been…
