Ellis-Briggs

specialists in handmade steel frames and restorations http://www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk

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Christmas Closing Times

Merry Christmas! Our Christmas Closing will be as follows –

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October Half Term Closing

We’ll be closed for the second weekend of Half Term as follows – Friday 27thClosed From 12 NoonSaturday 29thClosedSunday 30thClosedMonday 31stOpen from 10am

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Goodbye 2022

2022 has been a challenging year at Ellis Briggs, with plenty of highs and lows. The year started off on a pretty high note, when we were visited by HM the Princess Royal. By the time spring arrived, the workshop nearly ended up in our basement, as the floor was beginning to collapse due to woodworm. Not an easy job to repair as the the flooring joists need replacing and the whole workshop had…

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Brian Robinson

We we’re sad to hear of the passing of Brian Robinson on Tuesday, aged 91. Brian rode for us in the early 50s, gaining a 4th and 2nd place in the 1953 and 1954 Tour of Britain respectively. He then went on to considerable success in Europe. We are honoured to have played a part in his early career.

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Hetchin's Respray and Rechrome

One of customer sent us some great photos of the recently finished bike. What do you think?

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Partil Floor Collapse

Unfortunately due to a partial floor collapse in our shop, we will be closed from Fri 13th to Wednesday the 18th, while the builder does some shoring up work.

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Fresh Paint! - Frames that we painted this week...

Fresh Paint! – Frames that we painted this week…

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Fresh Paint - Some from the archives

Fresh Paint – Some from the archives

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Fresh Paint! - Resprays of the week...

Fresh Paint! – Resprays of the week…

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Craftsmanship

Craftmanship is a word that is often banded about, along with words such as artisan and handmade. To really understand what craftmanship is you have to look at the process. Every frame we build starts off life as a collection of parts. Tubing is selected to give the frame the correct ride characteristics. Frame tubing is available in many different sizes and thicknesses. The diameter of the…

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Parts Shortages

You may have heard that since the Covid pandemic started the bicycle industry has been rather busy. Well the downside to this is first of all, new bikes have been in short supply with many customers having to order new bikes and wait months for delivery. The knock on effect is now causing a shortage of certain aftermarket parts. This is even making the national news! in the…

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Bob Jackson Cycles

Sad to see our friends at Bob Jackson Cycles closing up their shop for good. In Yorkshire there is a great heritage in bicycle framebuilding and we have always taken pride in the fact that West Yorkshire still has a healthy bicycle manufacturing presence. Bob Jackson were one of the most prolific names in Bicycle framebuilding, with customers all around the world and were well known to bicycle…

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Latest Covid-19 Information

Covid-19 Opening Times Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am to 4pm Tuesday & Wednesday by appointment. During the continuing Covid-19 outbreak we are still offering the majority of services as follows – Bicycle and Frameset Sales – We are still able to supply our “off the peg” bespoke bicycles and framesets, however the showroom is closed and we can’t offer bike fitting at present. Orders…

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Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times

This year we’re open all over the bank holiday weekend for servicing, repairs and spares.

Please ride responsibly and keep social distancing.

Good Friday 10am to 4pm

Easter Saturday 10am to 4pm

Easter Sunday Closed

Easter Monday 10am to 4pm

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COVID-19 Update

Cycling Responsibly

It’s been great to see that people are cycling responsibly on their own or at home on their turbo trainers.  I think its important to remember how important exercise can be to our mental health, especially when we are cooped up inside the house.

Spares & Parts Availability

We will continue to serve your cycling needs at this time.  Our supply chains are still operating and we…

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COVID-19 – Bike Shops An Essential Service Bike shops have been specified as an essential service by the government.  So Ellis-Briggs will be open to help you with your cycling issues during these difficult times. 

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COVID 19 ANNOUCEMENT

We’re still here to help

As the Covid 19 Virus grips the UK we are still hear to help with any of your cycling issues.

Use your bike to get around

If you are still working and usually rely on public transport, getting your old bike out and making it road worthy could keep you moving.

Social Distancing

In fact cycling maybe one of the activities that you can do to stop from going crazy, get out in…

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