The chrome Minster (Alan) is back from Ellis-Briggs. They have re tracked it and sorted out the headtube issues. BC have built it up with the parts from the Blue Minster (Arnold) and just as the weather is looking up I have a proper winter bike :)
E-B confirmed that they made this frame, as Arnold was good friends with Jack Briggs, if Arnold had too much on he got E-B to give him a hand, good to know the history, but no more details than than. Hopefully @alanelsegood will have more luck with them.
Anyway here it is, lovely and ratty and ready to be shaken down on the London Classic this weekend. Just need to do more tinfoil treatment on the chrome and try to protect the decals with localised clear coat.
The chrome Minster (Alan) is back from Ellis-Briggs. They have re tracked it and sorted out the headtube issues. BC have built it up with the parts from the Blue Minster (Arnold) and just as the weather is looking up I have a proper winter bike :)
E-B confirmed that they made this frame, as Arnold was good friends with Jack Briggs, if Arnold had too much on he got E-B to give him a hand, good to know the history, but no more details than than. Hopefully @alanelsegood will have more luck with them.
Anyway here it is, lovely and ratty and ready to be shaken down on the London Classic this weekend. Just need to do more tinfoil treatment on the chrome and try to protect the decals with localised clear coat.
Will put more pics up when I get a chance.
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