The Framed Bicycle Co.

Exciting times down at the shop.
We have a few ex-display, never been used bargains available as we clear space for some new brands (2x gravel, 1x light gravel/tourer). These bikes have been HEAVILY DISCOUNTED, this means that Cycle to Work vouchers can't be used against these bikes due to the cost of processing the vouchers (typically 8 to 15% of the voucher price!)

So the bikes...

Marin Nicasio 2, super steezy incredibly fun gravel ripper in pearlescent burgundy colourway and 54cm size. (Ive had one for the last year and its my favourite bike to ride!) Steel frame, carbon fork, 700c with 45mm tyres and clearance for 50mm. Full grx400 2x10 groupset inckuding hydraulic brakes. RRP £1599 Mega deal at £1200ono (the restrap bags in the photo are not included but can be negotiated on)

Marin Gestalt 1 in a fetching off-white colourway and 56cm size. Aluminium Frame, carbon fork. 2x9 Sora Groupset with techtro dual pull mechanical disc brakes. 700c x 35mm tyres with clearance for 45mm. RRP £1129 selling for £850ono

Marin Four Corners full steel gravel/tourer. A bulldozer of a long dustance comfirt machine. In a beautiful baby blue and size large. 3x9 Sora groupset again with dual pull techtro mechanical disc brakes. 700c x 45mm tyres with clearance for 50mm tyres. RRP £980 going for £750ono

If you are interested in any of these then dm me or pop into the shop for a test ride.

Cheers

Matt

Just a quick update, we will be opening around 12.30/1pm today due to childcare issues this morning.
Apologies in advance!

Diolch

Matt

Just a quick post to wish the important people a Merry Christmas!

Yup that means you, every one of the customers that used us this year whether it was a small or big purchase, it all means the world to us!

Also a massive thanks to all our suppliers who have helped us to operate all year round.

LEGENDS THE LOT OF YOU!!! Now go eat and be merry!! 🤣🤣

Dont forget, back open on Saturday to help you spend the christmas card money from Auntie Doris!!

🎄🎄NADOLIG LLAWEN!!! 🎄🎄

Dont forget folks, our annual Xmas Eve Mtb ride will be happening on Wednesday, meet at the shop between 12.30 and 1 for a 1pm start.
Coffee and mince pies will be provided.

Whilst I have your attention, an update on Opening Times...

23rd 9.30-6
24th 9.30-12.30
25th and 26th Closed.
27th 9.30-5
28th 11-5
29th 9.30-6
30th 9.30-6
31st and 1st Closed.
Open as normal for the new year from the 2nd.

As always... the legal bit. Un-led un-supported ride. You are responsible for riding with a well maintained bike and reaponsible for your own actions etc etc.
Respect the trails, take your rubbish home, leave beers for the trail fairies.

THE FRAMED SUMMER ORIENTEERING SERIES.

Throughout the months of June, July and August we have teamed up with the .gravelgang to give you a Summer Bike Orienteering Series.

The format is simple -
Teams of 2 to 4 cyclists, starting at the shop, will recieve a map with a set of coordinates to tick off.
The opening round is on Sunday 29th June at 9.30am and will see you hunting around Beddgelert Forest so expect some steep climbs out of Llanberis to get you there.... that should warm the legs up🤣
Collect as many of the coordinates as you can and make sure you take a selfie at each one, the selfie must contain the marker and every member of your team, no splitting up! Then you have to get back to the Shop in the alloted time.
You choose your route, you just need to get there and back on your bikes with every member of your team.
You gain points per marker so the more markers you get the higher your points haul and we'll crown a winner at the end of August.

Any type of bike is allowed, just make sure that the one you are using is suitable for forestry tracks and that you're comfortable riding it.
We will have a separate leader board for all you e-bikers.
Look forward to seeing you all this weekend🤘🤘🤘

That's it, we're in the Lake District for the weekend for some much needed R&R.... aka the Summer Jennride!

Have a great weekend and see ya'll next week🤘🤘🤘

WHAT A WEEKEND! CLEARLY WILLING TO RIDE ANYTHING AS LONG AS THERES FREE PIZZA🤣

Sometimes we surprise even ourselves, quite possibly the single hardest day out on a bike I've ever experienced!
Valerio organises the and boy does he do a good job, following on from completing the Millstone Route at last year's inaugural event this year saw myself and tackle the Peak Gravel route whilst good friend came back for revenge on the Millstone after a sun-stroked/dehydration day one saw him scratch last year. (And boy did he get his revenge! Epicly quick time on the Millstone completing it in a single push💪)
Both myself and Ray suffered from leg cramps due to the relentless heat coupled with dehydration. But we both pushed on to also complete in a single push.
We had some laughs, some tantrums, glorious views, champagne Gravel coupled with sk**ky disgusting Gravel in a demented but beautiful route.

So a quick Thanks to Vale for his hard work, Ray and Fynn for the company on the ride and everyone else i spoke with this weekend for the super psyche and thanks for the hilarious leg "tan-off" that i completely lost with my pasty pins🤘🤘

Currently in a Bath full of muscle soak hoping I'll be able to stand up and get to fixing stuff in the workshop tomorrow🤣🤣

See you next year!!!!💪💪

I decided that I needed a new adventure/gravel/commuting rig so here's

I've built up this stunner of a Nicasio 2.

This exclusive Emerald Green colourway is only available as a Frameset, but wowsers it's incredibly beautiful!!

If you'd like to see it in the flesh, or discuss custom build options then pop into the shop.

FRAME Marin Nicassio 2, steel frame, carbon fork.
GROUPSET Shimano GRX 1 x 11 running a cheeky 11-51t
CHAIN Gold KMC ex11
WHEELS Yeoleo 50mm carbon on DtSwiss 370s
STEM Redshift Suspension 100mm
BARS Genetic Driser-16s
SEATPOST DtSwiss Carbon UD Dropper
SADDLE Madison Flux
TYRES Schwalbe G-One SS

Sometimes, we ride bikes!

We love how the nights are getting brighter and it's now time to get your bike out of its winter hibernation and go ride!

Last night saw me clock out at 6pm and go on an extended "bikepacking" Commute home via Bwlch Measgwm, Beddgelert, nantmor (cheeky wildcamp) llyn Dinas, Beddgelert(again) Cefn Ddu, for lunch then Home.

Absolute, 100% SOUL FOOD. Epic views, a proper post winter reset, spring is definitely HERE!!!!

I'm thinking of doing a midweek bikepacking trip at least once per konth going forwards, if that's of interest to anyone? Pop it into the comments of you want me to organise this.👍

Back in work tomorrow as usual, wait times for booking in jobs has now reached TWO WEEKS, so I can only implore people to get organised as squeezing last minute requests in for the next few months is going to be hard.

See yall soon!!!

Matt

Exciting times at your Local Gwynedd Marin Dealer, the new 2025 version of the Marin Nicasio 2 is in store now, the ever popular go anywhere do anything gravel/tourer/commuter has been radically updated for this year and now boasts a full carbon fork, full GRX 2x groupset and comes in this stunning burgundy colourway!

Pop in to view and/or test ride this beauty, and whilst you're here have a look at the rest of the Marin range and browse our extensive range of bike packing bags and accessories!

Did you know we accept most major Cycle2Work schemes so that new bike feeling could be yours within a few days!