?? Ellis Briggs ??

Dave_G
Dave_G Posts: 70
edited April 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi,

Are Ellis Briggs frames still considered any good? The reason I asked, I used to ride one of their 753 frames and have not been in touch with the cycling scene for a long, long time.

Dave

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  • Old Tuggo
    Old Tuggo Posts: 482
    Can you still buy them? I have not seen them around for a long time.
  • Dave_G
    Dave_G Posts: 70
    Well it would appear so:

    http://customframebuilding.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk

    In the 80's there was always a bit of healthy competition between Ellis Briggs frames and those from Pennine Cycles.

    I just wondered if Ellis Briggs still had a good reputation as a frame builder?

    Dave
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    To be honest I haven't seen a 'new' Ellis Briggs for years - and I live near Shipley!

    I can vouch for Bob Jackson frames though - I've two of them and they're superb.
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  • inseine
    inseine Posts: 5,786
    When do you ever see a new custom built frame these days? I had a couple of Ellis Briggs frames (the race frames were badged Favori and I had one with beautiful cut out lugs) but sadly they are a rare sight now.
  • Dave_G
    Dave_G Posts: 70
    very true - you don't see that many custom built frames these days. I saw a nice Robin Mathers a while back, but it looks like he has stopped making frames - at least for the time being.
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    inseine wrote:
    When do you ever see a new custom built frame these days? I had a couple of Ellis Briggs frames (the race frames were badged Favori and I had one with beautiful cut out lugs) but sadly they are a rare sight now.

    Er, all the time. All my bikes are custom built - including my carbon fibre Viner!
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  • Dave_G
    Dave_G Posts: 70
    I started this thread for a number of reasons. My main reason is I would like to buy a steel single speed cyclocross frame with one or two tweaks. I also wanted if possible to support a local business.

    I have found a local'ish frame builder who will make me a frame, but having looked at Viner bikes (thanks Chip) I realise I can get a much higher specified custom frame from Italy and save quite a bit of money.

    I guess I need to do some more research before I part wih my cash.

    Dave
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    Dave_G wrote:
    I started this thread for a number of reasons. My main reason is I would like to buy a steel single speed cyclocross frame with one or two tweaks. I also wanted if possible to support a local business.

    I have found a local'ish frame builder who will make me a frame, but having looked at Viner bikes (thanks Chip) I realise I can get a much higher specified custom frame from Italy and save quite a bit of money.

    I guess I need to do some more research before I part wih my cash.

    Dave

    Dave - Have a look in Triangle in Horsforth. Adam will sort you out with a Viner. That way you are still supporting a local company :)

    If needs be I could pop round to Triangle if you visit (I live 5mins walk from there) and show you my Viner Maxima.
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  • Dave_G
    Dave_G Posts: 70
    Thanks for the info Chip - so Adam as in Adam Nevin? Blimey if so I know the guy from days gone by.

    I'll give him a call - probably pop in have a brew and chat.

    Cheers,

    Dave
  • Chip \'oyler
    Chip \'oyler Posts: 2,323
    Dave_G wrote:
    Thanks for the info Chip - so Adam as in Adam Nevin? Blimey if so I know the guy from days gone by.

    I'll give him a call - probably pop in have a brew and chat.

    Cheers,

    Dave

    It is Adam Nevin! So from your enquiries about Ellis Briggs frames I take it you were a member of the Bradford Wheelers - the second best road team in West Yorks after the Leeds RRC :lol:
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  • Dave_G
    Dave_G Posts: 70
    I'm afraid so LOL Bradford Wheelers - then moved over the Pennines :cry: