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Why use bilaminate construction? // VLOG S01E04

6:13

I was told I needed a mill to miter fast? // Framebuilding

2:11

Are framebuilders getting lazy these days? // VLOG S01E03

6:17

Is Paul Brodie Right? Is My Frame Out of Alignment?// VLOG S01E02

5:49

Race Against Time: Can We Build Customer's Bike Fork In Time? // VLOG S01E01

6:24

More Than We Bargained For! Can We Rescue It? (frame repair)

6:06

Bike TESLA-fication Is Killing Classic Brands?

I found out today that one of the UKs most famous heritage bike brands has ceased trading. Is this a casualty of the telefiction of the bike industry?
Lets hope not because we love classic steel framed bikes here at Ellis Briggs!
Read our tribute to Mercian Cycles here-
www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/mercian-cycles-sad-tofarewell-to-an-icon-mercian-cycles-ceases-trading/
Find out more about our bespoke frames -
www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/bespoke-bikes/
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Why use bilaminate construction? // VLOG S01E04

6:13

Why use bilaminate construction? // VLOG S01E04

Переглядів 4,8 тис.10 місяців тому

Bilaminate construction was popularised by Claud Butler in the 40s/50s, due to a shortage of materials after the war. Can you use vintage technology to build a modern lugged frame? What if you want a frame which has lugs but off the shelf ones are not available, or the angles available don't work? We still love to use lugs! Find out more about our bespoke frames - www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/be...

I was told I needed a mill to miter fast? // Framebuilding

2:11

I was told I needed a mill to miter fast? // Framebuilding

Переглядів 1,6 тис.11 місяців тому

How do you miter bicycle frame tubes? Do you need paper templates? A milling machine? Find out how we do it at Ellis Briggs. There is a common misconception that you need milling machines and lathes to cut accurate miters. However all you really need is good technique, skill and a good file. I believe in teaching the fundamentals of framebuilding and accurate filing by hand is one of those fund...

Are framebuilders getting lazy these days? // VLOG S01E03

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Are framebuilders getting lazy these days? // VLOG S01E03

Переглядів 2,1 тис.11 місяців тому

Bicycle framebuilding surrounds everything we do in the Ellis Briggs workshop. But real skill take years of practice and can't be faked. So get out your files! Filing lugs takes practice, skill, determination and experience. But how do you do it? If you like this kind of content please click here to subscribe www.youtube.com/@ellisbriggsbikes?sub_confirmation=1 Track: "Relatable Content" Music ...

Is Paul Brodie Right? Is My Frame Out of Alignment?// VLOG S01E02

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Is Paul Brodie Right? Is My Frame Out of Alignment?// VLOG S01E02

Переглядів 4,7 тис.Рік тому

Our bicycle frame building methods are nearly 90 years old. When it comes to bike frame alignment do they produce straight frames? Paul Brodie did a video on his alignment procedure, which you can watch here- ua-cam.com/video/V2U5uhZN5v8/v-deo.htmlsi=YceQBJV1iwz0xpJm If you haven't seen his channel and your interested in frame building, check it out! In it he suggests using a surface plate may ...

Race Against Time: Can We Build Customer's Bike Fork In Time? // VLOG S01E01

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Race Against Time: Can We Build Customer's Bike Fork In Time? // VLOG S01E01

Переглядів 3,6 тис.Рік тому

Customer changes his mind at the last minute. Can we build him a new pair of custom forks in time? I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them now since 1936! If you have already and want to know more about our frame restoration and repair services click here- www.ellisbrigg...

More Than We Bargained For! Can We Rescue It? (frame repair)

6:06

More Than We Bargained For! Can We Rescue It? (frame repair)

Переглядів 3,7 тис.Рік тому

Join us on a thrilling journey as we dive deep into the repair of a well loved bike frame, uncovering the secrets behind its mysterious crack. In this video, we tackle the challenges of rust-ridden bottom brackets, neglected drain holes, and a seat tube on the verge of collapse. I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage...

The Secret of Frame Alignment: Are Builders Getting It Right? | Bike Frame Building

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The Secret of Frame Alignment: Are Builders Getting It Right? | Bike Frame Building

Переглядів 2,5 тис.Рік тому

I've been planning on doing a frame alignment process video for a long while, but I though it would be useful to do an alignment primer first! What is frame alignment in a nutshell? I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them now since 1936! We also have a blog post on this ...

Is it time this frame goes to the great bike shop in the sky? | Bike Frame Building

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Is it time this frame goes to the great bike shop in the sky? | Bike Frame Building

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This Tommasini frame has been chromed a couple of times, the stays are rusty and so we are going to do a rear end replacement. But first we need to take it apart! I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Ellis Briggs has been the home of bicycle frame building since 1936. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them...

Avoid these 3 Mistakes! When Chrome Plating A Vintage Steel Frame | Bike Frame Building

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Avoid these 3 Mistakes! When Chrome Plating A Vintage Steel Frame | Bike Frame Building

Переглядів 4,8 тис.Рік тому

Having a frame chrome plated can be costly but nothing is worse than getting it done badly. Watch our 3 top tips on getting good chrome plating! I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them now since 1936! We also have a blog post on this subject which has a few extra things ...

Learn How to Silver Braze bottle bosses on any steel frame | Bike Frame Building

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Learn How to Silver Braze bottle bosses on any steel frame | Bike Frame Building

Переглядів 5 тис.Рік тому

Frame building is not a dark art but it is craft which has been passed down through the generations. This video shows how we silver braze bottle bosses to a custom frame. I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them now since 1936! We also have a blog post on this subject whi...

Master the Art of Bicycle Frame Building: Brazing & Filing Dropouts | Bike Frame Building

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Master the Art of Bicycle Frame Building: Brazing & Filing Dropouts | Bike Frame Building

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Frame building is not a dark art but it is craft which has been passed down through the generations. This video shows how we join plate style dropouts to the end of chainstay or seatstay. I'm Paul Gibson, head frame builder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and vintage bicycles. After all, we've been working on them now since 1936! We also have a blog post on...

Watch how we Rescue this Beloved Classic Bike frame with Stripped bottom bracket Threads

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Watch how we Rescue this Beloved Classic Bike frame with Stripped bottom bracket Threads

Переглядів 5 тис.Рік тому

Bikes are often much more than throwaway items. You can have many memories of epic rides on a favourite frame. But when is it beyond repair? Find out how we repair this frame with stripped bottom bracket threads. This video is the last in a 3 part series, so check the others out Part 1 - ua-cam.com/video/4PaGyLM4uCk/v-deo.html Part 2 - ua-cam.com/video/k8gUfy9xyR8/v-deo.html 00:00 Introduction ...

Is this beloved frame beyond repair? | Bike Frame Building

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Is this beloved frame beyond repair? | Bike Frame Building

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If you have a classic steel bike frame with worn bottom bracket threads, all is not lost. In this 3 part video we will show you how we overcome this issue and repair it to be better than the original. 00:00 Introduction 00:21 What we are going to do 01:57 Clean Up Time 03:30 What's next? I'm Paul Gibson, head framebuilder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis Briggs we love working on classic and...

Reviving Vintage Bikes: Saving Worn Bottom Bracket Threads | Bike Frame Building

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Reviving Vintage Bikes: Saving Worn Bottom Bracket Threads | Bike Frame Building

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If you have a classic steel bike frame with worn bottom bracket threads, all is not lost. In this 2 part video we will show you how we overcome this issue and repair it to be better than the original. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What we are going to do 00:38 Removing the braze-ons 01:43 Cutting the frame up! 03:18 What's next? I'm Paul Gibson, head framebuilder here at Ellis Briggs. Here at Ellis ...