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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 3)

Josh Meissner — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:35:47 +0000

From a midtail cargo off-roader to a flawless interpretation of a classic touring bike and a beautiful monstrosity of a 32er, there's a little something for bike lovers of all tastes in our third roundup of custom builds from Bespoked Dresden 2025. Find fresh work from Avalanche, Drust Cycles, Ballern, La Fraise, Fern, and more here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 2)

Josh Meissner — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:13:00 +0000

Continuing our in-depth coverage of Bespoked Dresden 2025, we're showcasing another sundry mix of incredible handbuilt bikes and other unique finds from the expansive airport terminal space. Explore another gallery of bikes and find details about the folks who made them here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2025 (Part 1)

Josh Meissner — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 11:23:18 +0000

The European framebuilding community has converged at the Dresden Airport in Germany for a third year running, and we’re on the scene to seek out and present the most interesting bikes, bags, and more from Bespoked Dresden 2025. Read on for an intimate look at our first batch of highlights from the bustling terminal here…

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 4)

Team Work — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:38:25 +0000

In the latest edition of our Bikes and Builders of MADE series, we speak to Daren Beenen of Woodpecker Cycle Co., go deep with Julian from Brûlé bikes, oogle at the GHOOOST x SimWorks bike, and so much more. Dig into all the details of these incredible creations in Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 Part 4 down below...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 4): Mosaic, Hot Salad, Sycip, Brule, Eagleton, and San Util

Logan Watts — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:29:37 +0000

The 2025 MADE Bike Show wrapped up on Sunday, but our coverage is far from over; we’ll be rolling out highlights all week long! In our latest video, we spotlight seven standout bicycles, including a telescoping adjustable chainstay design from Brûlé, a stunning raw steel build from Hot Salad, a trout-inspired creation from Mosaic, and plenty more...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 3)

Team Work — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:49:44 +0000

In our third installment of Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025, we dive into the specifics of a custom Tour Divide Ti bike, fresh bags from Velo Orange, two amazing builds from La Marche, and so much more. See it all here...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 3): La Marche, Significant Other, Santa Cruz, and More…

Logan Watts — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 14:08:07 +0000

The 2025 MADE Bike Show keeps dishing up stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. In our latest video, we round up seven more stunning bicycles, including a wild integrated-truss bike from Slow Southern Steel, a full-suspension bike from Sanitas, and a new twin-top-tube klunker from Wilde. Watch it here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 2)

Nic Morales — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:04:24 +0000

Our second installment of Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 highlights some of the most exciting and noteworthy bikes of this year's show. Featuring a triple dose of Slow Southern Steel, a beautiful townie from Hot Salad, and MADE-specific bike jewelry from YellowBird Thread Works, dive in to all of the delectable details below...

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32-Inch Bikes: The Future and Past at MADE 2025

Miles Arbour — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:11:34 +0000

The 2025 MADE bike show opened to the public yesterday, featuring a vivid array of creative new bikes, builds, and more. Among the sea of fresh work was the 32-inch wheel standard, which appeared on several stunning bikes at the show. Learn more about the 32-inch platform, read up on its history, and take a closer look at 32-inch bikes from BTCHN' Bikes, Falconer Cycles, and Neuhaus here...

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MADE 2025 on Video (Part 1): Moots, Donkelope, Rare Earth, Mone, and Tumbleweed

Logan Watts — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:43:50 +0000

The MADE show returns for its third year in Portland, Oregon, bringing three days packed with mezmerizing handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. With doors opening to the public today, we’re kicking off our "MADE 2025 on Video" coverage with part one: a showcase of five standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Tumbleweed. Watch it here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 (Part 1)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:55:41 +0000

The MADE show is back for its third year, dishing up three days of stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. The event opens to the public today, and we’re launching into our coverage with a roundup of six gorgeous bicycles from Rare Earth Cycle Craft, Monē Bikes, Moots, and Bantam Cycles here…

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Bourdeau Cycles and AMG: Small Builder, Big Bikes

Logan Watts — Fri, 02 May 2025 11:28:09 +0000

Gazing beyond the infinite ocean of bikes and brands at the annual Sea Otter Classic expo, the creations by local framebuilder Jarod Bourdeau from Seaside, California, are always a highlight of our coverage. Find details and an extensive photo gallery of six bikes made by Bourdeau Cycles in this look back at last month's show here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester (Part 3)

Nic Morales — Thu, 01 May 2025 11:57:45 +0000

Our third and final Bikes and Builders roundup from the 2025 Bespoked Manchester show highlights a custom mini velo from Ted James, a tall bike from Tomo Bikes, a collapsible cargo bike, a dreamy rigid MTB inspired by the '90s, and much more. Find it all here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester (Part 2)

Nic Morales — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:54:00 +0000

Featuring an XC prototype from Alonukis, full-suspension bikes from Ballern and Creature, bags from Wizard Works, and much more, the second installment of our bikes and builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester series is one you won't want to miss. See it all here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester (Part 1)

Nic Morales — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:50:27 +0000

Featuring a high-performance baker's mini-velo, a "production" frame from BTR Fabrications' newly launched Rat Bikes, an upcoming hardtail from Singular, and much more, dive into Nic's first roundup of lovely bikes and talented builders from the 2025 Bespoked Manchester show here...

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A Double Dose of Drust Cycles at 2025 Bespoked Manchester

Nic Morales — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 12:42:06 +0000

Commencing our 2025 Bespoked Manchester show coverage, Nic catches up with Konstantin of Drust Cycles in Berlin for an in-depth look at a pair of his bikes. Check out Drust's show-stopping mini-wheeled tandem and an intriguing production prototype that features much more than first meets the eye here...

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Philly Bike Expo 2025: Bikes, Booths, and Builders (Part 3)

Nic Morales — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:51:37 +0000

In our third and final installment of Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, we take a look at some truly magnificent framebuilders and bikes, including builds from Brian Chapman, Peter Weigle, and Stephen Wood. Plus, find some exciting new products from Velo Orange, Stan's, and others here...

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Philly Bike Expo 2025: Bikes, Booths, and Builders (Part 2)

Nic Morales — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:35:09 +0000

In the second installment of our Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, Nic takes to the show floor to highlight more interesting new custom bikes, components, and accessories. Dig into his second batch of finds here, featuring stunning work from Wake Robin Cycles, King Fabrications, Memento Cycles, and more...

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Philly Bike Expo 2025: Bikes, Booths, and Builders (Part 1)

Nic Morales — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:20:09 +0000

The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here…

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2024 (Part 3)

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:21:07 +0000

We saved some of the best for last, and our third and final report from Bespoked 2024 at Dresden International Airport in Germany highlights another incredible constellation of bikes we spotted at Europe’s largest handmade bicycle show. Buckle in and make sure your seat is in the upright position for one last vibrant photo gallery and detailed report from the event here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2024 (Part 2)

Josh Meissner — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:30:33 +0000

After a long weekend spent uncovering the most brilliant bikes and other goods from Bespoked Dresden 2024, we're happy to present our second roundup of mind-expanding work from Europe's largest handmade bicycle show. Find another loaded gallery and join us in meeting the gifted makers of our favorite bikes from the show here...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked Dresden 2024 (Part 1)

Lucas Winzenburg — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 11:22:11 +0000

The mainland Europe edition of Bespoked 2024 is well underway at the Dresden International Airport in Germany, and we've been pacing the halls all weekend to uncover the show's most exciting new custom bikes, bags, and other bits. In our first installment, we highlight a sweeping mix of purpose-built machines and more from some of the most talented builders across the continent and beyond. Dig in here...

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Chris Mayfield’s Custom Colorado Trail Race Rig + Post-Ride Thoughts

Neil Beltchenko — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:32:42 +0000

In our latest rig breakdown, we look at Chris Mayfield's Delicate Arch, a custom hardtail by Goodday Curiosity. Chris recently completed the Colorado Trail Race aboard this beauty in just over nine days. In this piece, he shares the inspiring story behind the bike's name, paint job, components, and custom bags. We also caught up with Chris after the race to discuss how everything performed. Find all that plus Chris's packing list here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2024 (Part 2)

Guest — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:35:01 +0000

In the second installment of our 2024 MADE Bike Show coverage, photographers Paul Kalifatidi and Tyler Dawson return to the show grounds at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, to navigate the sea of nearly 200 builders and brands showing off their bikes, products, and more. Find another gallery highlighting a selection of intriguing finds from the jam-packed event and beyond here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2024 (Part 1)

Guest — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:13:38 +0000

The 2024 MADE Bike Show took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend, where some 200 builders and brands had their incredible work on display for crowds of onlookers. We sent photographer Paul Kalifatidi to the event to search out this year's most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup with additional finds from beyond the show by Tyler Dawson here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2024 Bespoked UK (Part 3)

Logan Watts — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:19:26 +0000

In the third and final installment of our 2024 Bespoked UK coverage, we learn why ferrous steel is the most environmentally friendly bike frame material and take a look at nine more bikes and builders, including the titanium beauty awarded "Best Mountain Bike," an interesting Pinion steel hardtail from Ted James, a 29+ ATB from Olsen, Drust's drop-bar 29er, the mighty Titanosaur, 3D-printed bike bling, and more…

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2024 Eurobike Finds (Part 1): Danger Max, Ortlieb Racks and Packs, SON Ladelux, and More

Logan Watts — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:27:51 +0000

We're here at Eurobike roaming the endless abyss of madness to filter out the best things we can find. In part one, we take a look at some really impressive new stuff, including Dangerholm's Mad Max bike, an axle-mounted rack and more from Ortlieb, a new prototype handlebar cradle, new lights and hubs from SON, a dropper stem(!?), and much more. Find it all here...

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Brilliant Bikes of Concours de Machines 2024 (Part Two)

Guest — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:45:05 +0000

Following our first story from Concours de Machines 2024, French photographer Nicolas Joly is back with his second report, featuring six more stunning bikes from the event. Dig into his gallery here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2024 Bespoked UK (Part 2)

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:55:48 +0000

In our second set of coverage Bespoked UK 2024, find several more inspiring stories of small frame builders and makers, including one about a wild frame conversion from Bousif Custom Bikes, the best in show bike from BTR Fabrications, a new "carry" bike from Assembly, bags born from "British Gravel" and more...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked UK 2024 (Part 1)

Logan Watts — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:41:49 +0000

In part one of our in-depth Bespoked UK 2024 coverage, we catch up with Clandestine to see the new Carrier and Carrier Pinion, look at a handmade carbon gravel bike from Sideways, learn about bikes and bird hides, see some new bags from Wizard Works and Tailfin, and check out several more custom bikes from Medusa and Alfano. Find all that and more here...

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Brilliant Bikes of Concours de Machines 2024 (Part One)

Guest — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:58:44 +0000

The highly anticipated annual Concours de Machines bike show is happening in France this week, and all of the stunning bikes on display this year were purpose-built to tackle a self-supported bikepacking trip through the rugged Pyrenees. We sent French photographer Nicolas Joly to the show, and his first report features a roundup of six of his favorite custom bikes. Explore the gallery here...

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Bikes of Sea Otter (Part 1): Neuhaus, Space Truck, and HotSalad

Logan Watts — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:47:07 +0000

Amid a sea of carbon and batteries at this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Logan managed to stumble on a dozen bikes he deemed worthy of the lens. Find part one here, featuring the backstory of a brand-new Superleggera hardtail from Neuhaus, an All-City “Space Truck” frankenbike by Bourdeau, and more details on the beautiful Phalen-inspired HotSalad ATB…

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12 Stunning Bicycles from Bespoked 2023

Josh Meissner — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:05:31 +0000

The Bespoked 2023 handmade bike show was held for the first time on the European mainland in Dresden, Germany, and nobody knew quite what to expect. Over the packed weekend, writer Josh Meissner and photographer Stefan Haehnel weaved through the crowds to scope out their favorite bikes of the bunch. Read on for the backstories and superb photos of a dozen stunning rigs for bikepacking and beyond here…

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Introducing Medusa Cycles and the Medusa Deka Prototype

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:53:36 +0000

Building on the lessons and experience he accumulated while pedaling from the UK to India in 2018, Pete Skelton returned home and began scheming and saving to launch his own frame building venture. Earlier this year, Medusa Cycles was born, and we caught up with Pete to learn more and check out his his debut model, the Deka. Dive in here...

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part Three

Miles Arbour — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:02:15 +0000

Following a whirlwind few days, we're excited to share the final bike and builder roundup from our coverage of the inaugural MADE Bike Show in Portland. This third installment features photos of 10 more bikes and the stories behind them. Explore the full gallery here...

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part Two

Miles Arbour — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:53:41 +0000

Our MADE Bike Show coverage continues with a second roundup showcasing 10 more stunning bicycles and the builders who created them. Learn more about the bikes, meet the people behind them, and find a selection of photos highlighting their handmade details here…

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Bikes and Builders of the MADE Bike Show: Part One

Miles Arbour — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:07:27 +0000

With the inaugural MADE Bike Show wrapped up, we’re kicking off our recap with part one of three roundups showcasing the gorgeous bicycles on display and the builders who created them. Find details on 10 bikes, their unique stories, and a vibrant selection of photos showcasing their handmade details here...

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MADE Bike Show: Six Bikes from Day One

Miles Arbour — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:00:37 +0000

The MADE bike show in Portland is in full swing, and we've been busy capturing some truly stunning bikes and getting to know the makers behind them. To kick things off, find photos and details on five framebuilders we spoke to yesterday morning. From steel hardtails to titanium dream machines and kids bikes, see it all here...

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Maestro Rat Snake: The Story of Two Mikes and One Nice Bike

Miles Arbour — Mon, 29 May 2023 11:25:54 +0000

Co-designed by Joel Levin and Maestro Frameworks, the Maestro Rat Snake is a new all-terrain bicycle that's made to be loaded up for bikepacking and intended to fit neatly in between a mountain bike and a gravel bike. Learn more about the Rat Snake's backstory and unique design, and find a gallery of photos here...

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2022 Bespoked Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Bikes

Team Work — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:04:15 +0000

After perusing an incredible selection of bikes from the 2022 Bespoked handbuilt bicycle show in London, our editorial team got together and selected our favorites. Find an incredible photo gallery featuring each of these amazing machines with insight from their builders here...

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Clandestine Shepherd’s Midtail

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 11:33:35 +0000

A custom cargo midtail made for a shepherd called Sean and his sheepdog Werner? Surely these are characters from a children's book! Trust Pi Manson of Clandestine to bring such a whimsical dogpacking setup to life in his inimitable style. See it here...

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Introducing the Bike Friday All-Packa: Behind the Scenes with Willie Hatfield

Joe Cruz — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:37:32 +0000

Bike Friday recently unveiled their new bike designed for gravel riding and bikepacking on everything from dirt roads to chunky doubletrack to flowy singletrack. Like most Bike Fridays, the All-Packa has 20” wheels and folds into a standard suitcase for travel. It also features clearance for 2.4” tires, a newly developed alt-bar, and loads of mounts and space for bags. Read more about it and find an interview with the designer here...

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Nine Bikes From the 2022 ENVE Builder Round-Up

Logan Watts — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:43:21 +0000

ENVE’s fourth annual Builder Round-Up took place this past weekend, and there were 20 custom bikes on display, including some head-turning hardtails and gravel bikes. We hand-picked nine beauties from the event, and you can find a gallery of photos and some details on each stunning build here...

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Three More Interesting Bikes From Sea Otter

Evan Christenson — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:25:05 +0000

Among all the fascinating bikes that Evan Christenson found while wandering around the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, these three stood out. Find a full gallery, build kit, and details on Paul Zeigle's Champagne Supernova Surly Ogre, Joe Cruz's custom Mosaic GT-2, and the Sierra Oddity here...

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Clandestine Green Lane Rouleur

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:18:14 +0000

Built for a potter in Bristol, UK, the Clandestine Green Lane Rouleur is a bike that aims to connect the byways, bridleways, and green lanes of the Bristolian countryside, in both style and comfort. Pi Manson shares the thought process that went into the bike, details of its countryside-friendly mudguards, and insights into the Cleland Cycles school of bicycle geometry that influenced its design…

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Introducing the Amigo Bug Out

Logan Watts — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:15:48 +0000

Created by Nashville-based frame builder Zach Small, the new Amigo Bug Out is an “adventure bike for burnouts and weirdos,” and we think it looks pretty cool. The Bug Out features a Tange Prestige steel frame with rotating dropouts, an IS integrated headtube, and a custom yoke. Learn all about it here, alongside an interview with Zach...

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Mouton’s E.T. 24″ Separable Bikepacking & Paragliding Rig

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:43:04 +0000

Just when you thought our coverage of the wonderful Concours de Machines 2021 was over (and Bespoked, for that matter), we bring you one last and especially fascinating bike. Mouton Cycles' E.T., so named because of its unlikely aspirations for flight, is a separable hardtail that sports "unfashionable" 24-inch wheels, a Pinion drivetrain, Santana Z Couplers, and a truss-like rear rack complete with kevlar lines...

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10 More Bikes from Bespoked UK 2021

Guest — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:37:13 +0000

For our next post from the 2021 edition of the UK's Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show, we rounded up an eclectic assortment of 10 bikes that caught our attention for one reason or another. Find a gallery of photos and details on each bike here, with a little something for everyone...

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Bespoked UK 2021: Clandestine Combe and Mid-Tail

Guest — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:17:47 +0000

Continuing our coverage of the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out two unique bikes from Bristol-based framebuilder Pi Manson of Clandestine. Check out his lovely new mid-tail cargo bike with a truss fork and vibrant Combe trail bike here...

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Bespoked UK 2021: Quirk Cycles Superchub

Guest — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:14:51 +0000

In his first report from the 10th edition of the Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, Matty Waudby shares a detailed look at the Superchub hardtail from London-based framebuilder Quirk Cycles, which features one-of-a-kind cable routing, self-anodized bits, and more. Take a look here...

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Concours de Machines 2021: Cycles Cadence

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:38:16 +0000

To round out our coverage of this year's Concours de Machines, we bring you this remarkable offering from Cycles Cadence, which earned itself the competition's first-place prize. Dig in to appreciate this bike's many details, including an integrated USB charger hidden in the fork, curvy handmade racks, and how cleverly it transforms for travel, almost into a wheelie suitcase...

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Concours de Machines 2021: Jolie Rouge

Cass Gilbert — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:06:23 +0000

Jolie Rouge's gravity-inspired rig, which placed third in France's Concours de Machines 2021, was designed for fun with friends on bikepacking trips and to keep up with maker Julien Fritsch's trail goats in the French Alps. Read on to find out about the whimsical, creative, and off-the-wall ideas behind this gorgeous build, enjoy a fantastic set of photos, and see how well the Monster Goat keeps up its little goat sisters...

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Concours de Machines 2021: Khelys, La Fraise, Edel, Brevet, and Soum

Cass Gilbert — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 12:20:51 +0000

In our fourth post about France’s 2021 Concours de Machines, we hone in on five more builders, learn the story behind their bike and its design challenges, and share detailed photos of each of these unique rigs. From crafty folds and upside-down forks to tasty morcels like integrated charging and homemade tents, find out all about them here…

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Concours de Machines 2021: Aloueta, Gamory, Manivelle, Auguste, and Arko

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:01:17 +0000

In our third post about France's Concours de Machines, we hone in on five builders, learn the story behind their bike and its design challenges, and share detailed photos of each of these unique rigs. What's more, one of them is even for sale! See more here...

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Concours de Machines 2021: PechTregon Cycles’ Luguru

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:44:39 +0000

In part 1 of our coverage of the 2021 Concours de Machines in France, we check out PechTregon Cycles' wild and feature-packed Luguru adventure bike, complete with its folding frame and handlebars, built-in stove fuel, integrated spare derailleur and friction shifter, and "octopus" Headshok-upcycled fork...

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15 Bikes from the 2021 Enve Builder Roundup

Logan Watts — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:52:02 +0000

ENVE’s third annual Builder Round-Up took place this past weekend with over 30 custom bikes on display, including loads of amazing hardtails, gravel bikes, and bikepacking rigs. We picked 15 from the roster for this roundup gallery...

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Introducing the New Republica Colorado

Miles Arbour — Mon, 17 May 2021 13:59:12 +0000

Brazil-based República Bicicletas just added another gravel bike to their lineup, featuring clearance for 27.5 x 2.1" tires, custom geometry, and loads of mounting points. Check out the new República Colorado here...

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The Corvid MAP (More Adventure Please)

Logan Watts — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:55:42 +0000

Just in case you misread the title, this isn't a map depicting the spreading pandemic that's currently upending the world. Instead, on a much needed lighter note, this is all about Corvid Cycles' new MAP (More Adventure Please), a titanium drop-bar bikepacking bike made for Betsy Welch, complete with custom bags by JPaks and a titanium trowel! Find all the details and loads of photos here...

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Corvid Cycles’ Sojourner

Logan Watts — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 13:04:00 +0000

A look at the Corvid Cycles Sojourner, a custom titanium dirt-touring rig, complete with a Gates/Pinion drivetrain, a unique titanium rear rack, US-made Astral/Onyx wheels, and an original titanium touring handlebar made for the Colorado high country. Here's a gallery of the bike and a Q and A with builder Chad Corbin...

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Five More Bikes from Bespoked UK 2019

Cass Gilbert — Tue, 28 May 2019 14:16:36 +0000

We'd wager that every bicycle at a handmade bike show deserves attention and praise, be it a practical and transformative commuter, a long distance audax machine, or a lithe road racer. But we're all about bikes created with travelling and multi-day adventures in mind, so here are five more wildly different options that caught our bikepacking-obsessed eyes at the recent Bespoked UK...

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Bespoked UK 2019: Stayer Cycles’ Dirt Drop MTB

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 24 May 2019 12:16:13 +0000

Basking in some well-deserved limelight at the 2019 Bespoked UK show, this sumptuous dirt drop mountain bike from London-based Stayer was quite the looker. Complete with custom porteur rack and a laser cut yoke for three-inch tires, its US-inspired aesthetic is complemented by a smattering of North American boutique parts. We find out more about the bike and the business behind it...

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