Justin Burls


Burls in clean winter bike shocker

Justin Burls has mysteriously purged old faithful ( his Columbus framed winter workhorse) of several season’s grime and treated it to a new chain. This loyal, high mileage (and some might say, mistreated) racy winter companion extrudes a really authentic lived-in beauty rendering it all the more desirable. True, the salt monster has left his calling card on the crank arms but despite countless miles in all weathers, it looks remarkably well preserved and certainly owes him nothing.

Shaun Audane spends an afternoon with Justin Burls

Modest Titanium maestro talks frame building and er, titanium…

An Afternoon with frame builder, Justin Burls

Justin Burls is tucked away in a quiet corner of Harwich. His background in classic vehicle restoration and metal fabrication have equipped him with an unsurpassed eye for detail, making the transition to bespoke frame building a surprisingly easy one. He still has his first frame-a TT mount built for his own sporting his trademark, super-smooth fillet brazing and deep, luxurious blue livery.

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