bike

Hand made by Ellis Briggs, Shipley.

Thanks to John Briggs for help, advice and encouragement. Also for sticking to principles of good bike design, using sturdy traditional materials like steel and taking advantage of local skills and services. It is a truly beautiful bike.
Specification

  • Frame: hand built Reynolds 631 tubing
  • Forks: with low rider and mudguard bosses
  • Gears: Shimano Deore XT rear mech, Shimano Tiagra front mech
  • Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
  • Chainset: Stronglight with 48 38 and 28 tooth chainrings
  • Brakes: Simano BR-CT91 cantilever brakes
  • Wheels: Shimano HB-M760 XT hubs with Mavic A719 rims
  • Tyres: Conti Top Touring 2000 700c
  • Bars: ITM racing super 330
  • Stem: Alloy adjustable
  • Saddle: Brooks B17 titanium
  • Seatpost: Micro adjustable alloy
  • Pedals: Shimano A530 SPD single sided touring

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    The bike would be ready by the end of June, so now time for training and preparations.

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