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SHOW
GUID E
B ESP O K ED
THE UK HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW
3 - 5 M AY 2019
BRUNEL’S OLD STATION & ENGINE SHED, BRISTOL
WELCOME TO BESPOKED 2019 - THE UK HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW
A CELEBRATION OF HANDMADE BICYCLES & THOSE WHO MAKE THEM.
We are delighted to welcome you back to Bristol for the 9th annual Bespoked, Europe’s biggest
showcase of handmade bicycles and their makers. 100 of the world’s finest artisan bicycle
framebuilders and bicycle goods designers have gathered at Brunel’s Old Station bringing with
them unique handmade bicycles and fine cycling components, apparel and accessories, many
unveiled for the first time. As well as classically beautiful bikes of all disciplines you can expect to see
groundbreaking design and alternative visions from people who think outside the box. Bespoked is
the highlight in the framebuilders’ calendar and they all work hard to bring something special to the
show. London cycle café Look Mum No Hands will be serving delicious artisan coffee, craft beer and
Ride the world’s homemade food.
We would like to thank everyone who has attended and all those exhibiting for making this year’s
best road bikes
show happen.
Thank you to Tangwyn Andrews and Linny Gray for all their help and support with the organisation of
the show. Thank you to Ben Broomfield for photographing the show and the exhibitors work.
At the Cyclist Track Days you will discover a selection of over two hundred top-end Don’t forget to vote for your favourite exhibitor and have the chance to win some goodies from
road bikes from brands including Specialized, Pinarello, 3T and more. Put them
Columbus. The voting slip is on the back of your entry ticket and the winner will be announced on
through their paces on a purpose built cycling circuit, fuel up with a delicious
hot lunch and take away an exclusive Cyclist goody bag worth over £30. Sunday afternoon.
ASSOS of Switzerland will be bringing their latest premium summer
kit so attendees can try it on for size.
Many thanks for supporting Bespoked and we hope you enjoy the show!
Choose from three venues and four dates in 2019: Phil and Tessa Taylor
18th & 19th May – Lee Valley VeloPark, London Founders & Organisers , Bespoked Ltd
9th June – Fife Cycle Park, Edinburgh
22nd June – Brownlee Centre, Leeds bespoked.cc
For a great day of cycling, book now at @bespokedUK
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BESPOKED 2019 IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
*Visit the event website for the list of confirmed brands attending in 2019.
This guide is printed on 100% recycled paper using vegetable based inks by:
Taylor Brothers Bristol Ltd
Units 5 & 6 Avon Valley Business Park,
Chapel Way, Bristol BS4 4EU
More to be announced soon
0117 924 5452 www.taylorbros.uk.com
bespoked
FRIDAY 3RD MAY
14.00 Sustainability in the Cycling Industry
Panel discussion with Chris King, Islabikes/Imagine Bike Project, Shift Cycling Culture & The Bristol Bike project.
15.00 Custom Fit with Bike Science and Lake Shoes
The custom shoe fit with manufacturer Lake shoes and Bike fit expert Andy Sexton of Bike Science.
2019 AWARDS & TALKS
16.00 Long distance racing/riding and the art of travelling light
Former round the world record holder Vin Cox chairs a discussion on all things fast and far with Rob Quirk of
Quirk Cycles, Katherine Moore from GCN, Nathan Hughes Restrap luggage founder and Paul Errington the
man behind Grinduro.
BEST IN SHOW 17.00 The Steel Bicycle Project Launch
The International Bicycle Engineering Research Group (IBERG) is a collection of engineers and scientists who
ROAD BICYCLE promote the technical aspects of bicycle engineering and generate new knowledge in this field. At Bespoked
2019, IBERG will launch the steel bicycle project (TSBP), and in our presentation we will showcase some initial
The Road.cc Choice test results from the project and discuss previous research carried out in bicycle engineering.
MOUNTAIN BIKES 18.00 Bespoked 2019 Awards Ceremony - Cafe Area
The Singletrack Choice
SATURDAY - 4TH MAY
CX (OFF ROAD DROP BAR) 10.30 Push Industries
The Grit CX Choice Total custom suspension with Push Industries founder Darren Murphy
11.30 ‘Mind is the Ride’ – Cycling to India, bike parts and big ideas
TOURING BICYCLE Q & A with Jet McDonald and Bespoked founder Phil Taylor
The Pannier Choice 12.30 Ti is Fly
Panel discussion with famebuilders working in Titanium
TOWN / LOAD CARRYING 13.30 Campagnolo MY2020 News and 12s Introduction Offer
The Bike Radar Choice Campagnolo is happy to introduce and explain the novelties of their MY2020 range. This will include
the latest development of their Super Record 12s EPS groupset, the expansion of their Bora WTO range
TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AWARD and the introduction of a brand new product which is currently still under embargo.
Supported by Reynolds 14.30 Heritage Brands with Tomorrow’s Technology
Andrew Richman and Gary Spanbok from Chater Lea discuss taking on a heritage brand and taking it into the
OUTSTANDING FINISH / PAINT AWARD modern cycling world.
15.30 Film: Return to Mont Ventoux (Steven Green, Hugo Gladstone)
OUTSTANDING NEW FRAMEBUILDER - WINNER & RUNNER UP Upon the lovingly restored Peugeot that he rode the 1987 Tour de France, former professional Adrian Timmis
Supported by Academy Tools re-rides one of the toughest stages of that year’s race. But as this short film follows the Midlander on a
nostalgic trip up Mont Ventoux, he also faces a few less comfortable recollections.
THE CYCLIST MAGAZINE CHOICE AWARD 16.30 Film: Steel is Real but Carbon is Quicker
A film by Dominic Wade looking at the grass-roots from which the vibrant and fast-growing British cycling
THE CYCLING UK CHOICE AWARD scene has sprung. Film length - 1hr 20.
THE CAMPAGNOLO CHOICE AWARD SUNDAY 22ND APRIL
11.00 Moskito Watch
THE STEVE WORLAND INNOVATION AWARD Beat Baumgartner from Moskito watch discusses analogue data and Swiss watch making.
12.00 Frame builders Q&A
PUBLIC VOTE - WINNER & RUNNER UP Five frame builders from the show take the floor to answer all your questions on the custom bike.
Supported by Columbus 13.00 Building your own frame
Andrew Denham from The Bicycle Academy and Mark Reilly of Reilly Frameworks on how you could build
PEER AWARD - WINNER & RUNNER UP your own.
15.30 Public Vote & Peer Awards Ceremony - Cafe Area
All talks are free of charge and take place in the talks area off the main hall.
Please note that times and events may be changed without prior notice.
BESPOKED - THE UK HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW
2019 STAND PLAN
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Women
Entrance to Cafe Seating and Talks 48
Sat and Sun Only 7 8 49
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Men & 18 21 26 29 32 35 40 43
3 6 9 12 15 46 47
Women 90
Talks
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Access Bike Project 1
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Main Entrance
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Bristol Bike Project D E
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Women New Builder Rooms
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STAND - EXHIBITOR
ENG INE R APHA (S AT&SUN ONLY) 30 ME RIVALE C YCLE WO RKS 67 SON
SHED 30 OLD GREY ELEC TRIC CO. 68 MO U LTO N BIC YC LES
FOYER ACCESS BIK E 30 R AKSHASA CUSTOMS 69 MO SS BIKES
FOYER THE B RISTOL BIKE PROJE C T 31 HAMILTON FR AME WO RKS 69 SCH WALBE
C AFÉ LOOK MUM NO HAND S 32 D EAR SUSAN 70 C AMPAG NO LO
1 SAFFRON F R AME WORKS 32 STURDY C YCLES 71 SU PER NOVA
2 MAWIS BIC YCLE S 32 THE BIC YCLE AC ADEMY 72 FINDR A
3 CO NDO R 36 FAHRR ADBAU STOLZ 73 SWR VE
4 REIL LY C YCLE WORKS 37 F ROST + SEKERS 74 ABBEY BIKE TO OLS
5 CHATE R-L EA 38 ALLIED C YCLE WORKS 75 RYAN BU ILDS WH EELS
6 RESTR AP LTD 39 SPOON CUSTOMS 76 REYNO LDS TECH NOLOGY
7 RIDE WORKS 41 OWEN WHEELS 77 ISL ABIKES - IMAG E P R OJEC T
7 TE D J AME S D ESIGN 42 BEAMZ 78 G O LDEN AG E C YC LES
8 STAYER C YCL ES 43 TRI-SEPT C YCLES 79 BEAU MO NT BIC YCLE
9 RINK C YCL ES 44 BIKE SCIENCE 79 SMITHY FR AME WOR K S
10 ANG EL C YCLE WOR KS 44 L AKE 79 T.J C YCLES
10 KIMIK 44 LEGEND 80 ENIG MA BIC YCLE WOR K S
11 PROVA C YCLE S 46 WIT TSON CUSTOM TI C YCLES 82 CH RIS KING
12 WORKHAUS BIKE S 47 L AFR AISE C YCLES 82 ENVE
13 STANFOR TH BI KE S 48 AC ADEMY TOOLS 82 PU SH INDU STRIE S
14 AUGU STE HANDMAD E BIC YCL ES 49 BEAR FR AME SUPPLIES 82 SADDLEBACK
15 Q UIRK C YCLE S 51 EX ZENTRIKER 83 SILC A
16A B RE VE T C YCLE S 52 ME ANDER APPAREL 84 CO LU MBU S
16B C YCL ES BER THOUD 53 ALPINE LUDDITES 85 CO LO U RBO LT
17 G RINDURO 54 CUR TIS BIKES 86 CH ALLENG E T YRES
18 HAL LE T T HAN DBUILT C YCLES 55 BONESHAKER 86 L AU F C YCLING
19 THE STEEL BI C YCLE PROJE C T 55 JE T MCDONALD 86 U PG R ADE BIKES
(IBERG) 56 CL ANDESTINE 87 BEDOVELO
20 HE VAN S CUS TOM C YCLE S 57 VARONHA FR AME WO RKS 87 MO SKITO WATCH
22 COMPASS C YCLE S 58 WINTER BIC YCLES 88 G R AFTO N SA DDLER
22 SVEN C YCL ES 59 TOAD CUSTOM C YCLES 89 RO DFO RD BU ILT TR A NS P OR T
23 CICLI BARCO @ LIF EC YCLEUK 60 STARLING C YCLES C YCLES
24 SHAND C YCL ES 61 18 BIKES 90 MARUYA
26 ARBR L IMITE D 62 INGRID COMPONENT B ARMO U R CU STO M BIC YCLES
27 BARBASTEL LE 62 LD FR AME WORK C MACKENZ IE C YCLONE
28 TITICI 63 NO 63 D CRO SSLEY ME TAL
29 SPR AY.BIKE / SQUID 64 JUST RIDING ALONG E VY WO RKS LIMIT ED
30 BL ACKBROOK C YCL ES 65 HILITE-BIKES F PURPLE DOG CUSTOM CYCLES
30 FR AMEBU ILDE RS COMM ON 66 WHITE INDUSTRIES G MASC A FR AME WOR K S
bespoked
ALPINE LUDDITES
Alpine Luddites builds custom rucksacks and bags for bike packing and adventure cycling.
My bike bags have seen use in most major multiday races & tours: Tour Divide, Silk Road Race,
Colorado Trail, AZ700, Trans America, Torino Nice, Peruvian Divide, Trans America MTB race.
I design and build every bag in my Colorado shop to meet your specific needs from ultra
2019 EXHIBITORS
light to extremely durable. I also offer my bags to frame builders to fully outfit bikes to their
customers.
001 970.980.6908 jc@alpineluddites.com www.alpineluddites.com STAND 53
18 BIKES ANGEL CYCLE WORKS
18 Bikes frames are handmade in small batches in the heart of Steel City by our designer
We make custom titanium frames and components with personality, seeking excellence and
and fabricator, Matt. We’ve been building custom frames since 2006 and this year we will be
the best finishes.
showing our new range of Nº7 and Nº9 hardtails. Come and have a chat about geometry,
custom options or demoing a bike from our Peak District shop.
01433 621111 info@18bikes.co.uk www.18bikes.co.uk Rua Barbanza, 2A, Nave 5B - 15171 Oleiros (La Coruña) - Spain
STAND 61 +34 625 121 487 info@angelcycleworks.com www.angelcycleworks.com STAND 10
ABBEY BIKE TOOLS ARBR LIMITED
Arbr was formed from the desire to make a unique high performance mountain bike that utilised
the design and manufacturing knowledge from the UK motorsport industry. Our target was to
We build precision bicycle tools for professionals and discerning home mechanics. produce the ultimate performing 160mm trail bike and push forward boundaries. At our core is
an intense focus on performance, development and craftsmanship. An attitude to component
development that stems from our 25 years of combined experience in F1. We are fanatical about
bikes and produce our frames to a level of detail and craftsmanship like no other. Our highly
trained and skilled team pride themselves in the quality of components they produce. Explore our
website and find out more about us!
STAND 74 precision@abbeybiketools.com abbeybiketools.com www.arbr.bike STAND 26
ACADEMY TOOLS ARMOUR CUSTOM BICYCLES
Well made things to make things well. Born out of a desire to raise standards and remove
unnecessary barriers to entry Academy Tools was started by The Bicycle Academy in 2012 Armour Bicycles are designed, built and painted in Edinburgh by Andrew Armour. The aim is
to create innovative tool solutions for established and aspiring frame builders. Thousands to make beautiful bikes that walk the fine line between rugged and svelte, between practical
of bikes have been produced, all over the world, using Academy Tools. Our award winning and ornate. I’ll be showing Armour #18 Fillet Brazed Road and Armour #20 Bilaminate Gravel/
tools are trusted by hobbyists and professionals including the likes of Brompton, Bastion
Cycles, Saffron Frameworks, Prova Cycles, Robot Bikes, Quirk Cycles, Five Land Bikes, Hope Tourer.
Technology, Mercredi and many more.
Unit 1a - The Welsh Mill - Park Hill Drive - Frome - Somerset - BA11 2LE
STAND 48 01373 473767 hello@thebicycleacademy.org www.thebicycleacademy.org 07932367360 info@eastsidebikes.com www.armourcustombicycles.com STAND B
ACCESS BIKE AUGUSTE HANDMADE BICYCLES
We are youth led community bike workshop in Stroud that provides a safe space to learn bike Auguste Handmade is dedicated to bespoke reliable steel bicycles.
tech skills, recycle bike materials and learn to work alongside peers of all ages. Beyond that
we run mentoring sessions with vulnerable young adults, take part in community events and We recycle frames and convert them to the latest technologies.
develop micro business’s for teens. We are here at Bespoked to show off our beautiful and By designing and crafting unique sustainable frames we also contribute to the future
unique Bespoke Chandeliers. These are made by people as young as 15, these beautiful pieces and continuity of artisanat. At Auguste we like our bikes to be ridden on any and in every
of art are peoples old broken wheels turned into amazing new, eye catching products. We circumstances, jumping from a smooth tarmac to a muddy trail… having fun!
turn peoples old bikes into opportunities.
187 Hoxton Street - N1 6RA - London - United Kingdom
FOYER Facebook/AccessBikeStroud www.accessbike.org 0203 489 5490 contact@augusthandmade.com www.augustehandmade.com STAND 14
ALLIED CYCLE WORKS BARBASTELLE
At Allied we have assembled a team of leading industry experts, delivering cutting-edge Here at Barbastelle we design, hand-build, paint and assemble bespoke road bikes to order.
carbon road frames, handmade under one roof at our facility in Little Rock, Arkansas USA. We care about the quality and design of your bike, taking time to determine whats best for
Allied is fiercely committed to redefining bike building and bike buying, while doing so at you, the rider. Every bike we build is different, brazed in our workshop by hand, hand painted
scale. Personalisation is no longer a luxury, have your desired fit, build and finish, road or to your specification and then fitted with the parts and accessories chosen by you.
gravel and all in a package that performs against the very best bikes in the world.
Brookwood dr.#108 - Little Rock - Arkansas 72202 - USA
STAND 38 07868 587710 alex@bicyclechain.co.uk int.alliedcycleworks.com tom@barbastelle.cc www.barbastelle.cc STAND 27
BEAMZ
BEAMZ bikes makes wooden bikes from coppiced woodland poles. The young tree stems are
harvested every eight years, after which, the stump sprouts another batch of stems, which
makes our material supply truly sustainable. Once hollowed, these poles have structural
properties comparable with materials of a far higher embodied energy such as metals and
composites. These poles are made into high performance bicycles with a unique natural
beauty and feel. Come meet, and perhaps join our BEAMZ Community!
Southampton - Hampshire
STAND 42 nick.coates@beamz.org.uk www.beamz.org.uk
BEAR FRAME SUPPLIES
Combining the knowledge gained from frame building, a love of cycling and 25 years
experience in CNC machining, Bear Frame Supplies has a cyclicious line up of off the shelf TM
and custom frame parts made in the UK, ranging from head tubes to rear dropouts and
everything in between!
ACS3 COIL CONVERSION KIT
STAND 49 01525 851337 sales@bearframesupplies.co.uk www.bearframesupplies.co.uk 1O MINUTES TO THE
BEAUMONT BICYCLE
PERFECT FORK SETUP
Elizabeth Beaumont Colebrook has over 30 years experience in the industry taking time out to
study and work as an Occupational Therapist, returning to the trade in 2005 to work for Islabikes.
In 2015, Liz established her own artisan framebuilding business, welcoming customers needing “APART FROM THE DROPPER POST, THIS IS
or preferring to ‘step-through’ the frame but not exclusively. Liz also owns TJ Cycles and the THE SINGLE MOST RIDE-CHANGING BIT OF KIT
exclusive rights to build this world famous iconic British short-wheelbased framese and this year I HAVE PUT ON A BIKE – IT IS THAT GOOD.”
she introduces Blacksmith Chris Yeomans of ‘Smithy Frameworks’ as a collaborative framebuilding
colleague. Chris builds exceptional off-road framesets with internal hydraulic cable routing and SINGLETRACK
handmade disc-brake mounts.
Colebatch Farm - Colebatch - Nr Bishop’s Castle - Shropshire - SY9 5JY
STAND 79 liz@beaumontbicycle.co.uk 07729 591479 www.beaumontbicycle.com
BEDOVEL0
Bedovelo is a small frame builder in the heart of Switzerland. Beat Baumgartner started very
young with frame building at the age of 20. After 8 years of framebuilding he has now made
almost every genre of bicycles.
Mühlegasse 21 - CH-3033 Wohlen - Switzerland
STAND 87 www.bedovelo.ch
BIKE SCIENCE
Bike Science was established in March 2010 by Andy Sexton. Andy has over twenty five years
of competitive biking experience and over twenty years as a triathlete. While working at Planet
X he identified the need to be able to offer accurate, professional bike fitting services to riders
wishing to buy bikes without being able to try the actual bike for size first and riders wishing
to optimise their riding position to increase performance, avoid injury or improve comfort. He
started Bike Science with these aims in mind.
184 Whiteladies Road - Clifton - Bristol - BS8 2XU - also Derby & Rotherham
STAND 44 0117 927 3444 info@bike-science.com www.bike-science.com
BLACKBROOK CYCLES
Blackbrook Bicycles….combines design expertise and craft skills to produce beautiful
handmade wooden mudguards. These can be detailed and finished for all bicycles and any
wheel size. We can even build you the wheels as well!
Leicestershire
STAND 30 07504 713195 rajermyn@gmail.com
BONESHAKER
Boneshaker is a beautiful, story-driven publication celebrating the exciting things that happen
when people and bikes come together. We’re about freedom, friendship and adventure - the
human side of cycling. No training tips or race diets here. It’s not how much your bike weighs
that matters, but where it takes you. It’s not how fast you got there, but what you saw along
the way.
STAND 55 www.boneshakermag.com
BREVET CYCLES
Sébastien KLEIN is an independent builder from France who recently moved to London. His
work is strongly influence by 30s and 40s French builders and his practice of long distance
riding. Sébastien won the first place (in the rookie category) at the “Concours De Machine” this
year, a revival of the Technical Trial as they use to be in the 40s. All his bikes are designed, made
and painted by himself with a great attention to details. He will present a range of randonneur
bikes at Bespoked this year.
STAND 16A 07707 746358 sebastien@brevetcycles.com www.brevetcycles.com
CAMPAGNOLO
Campagnolo designs, develops and produces components and wheels for road cycling,
triathlon and cyclocross. All our products aim to optimize the performance of cyclists, whatever
the conditions. Each element, each component is therefore conceived to work to perfection
as part of a shifting system whose strength lies in the set of individual elements as a whole.
In the world of cycling Campagnolo maintains its role as an innovator par excellence. Not
only performance but also quality, control, ergonomics, efficiency and aerodynamics. It’s the
technical details, care and attention that make our products worthy of the name Campagnolo.
Via della Chimica, 4 - 36100 Vicenza - Italy
STAND 70 campagnolo@campagnolo.com www.campagnolo.com
CHALLENGE TYRES
Challenge Handmade Tires combine numerous design features to create incredibly comfortable
tires with low rolling resistance.Carefully selected materials are used in each of the different levels
of tire depending on type of use and performance required. Soft, supple casings adapt shape
quickly while cornering and rolling. This increases road surface contact and grip and improve shock
absorption over bad road surfaces.Soft, natural rubber treads are combined with lightweight,
flexible puncture protection.Challenge offer clincher or tubular options for Road, Gravel and Cyclo-
Cross and in 2019 introduce some Tubeless (TLR) options in their range.
Upgrade Bikes Ltd - AB Star Road Trading Estate - Partridge Green - West Sussex - RH13 8RA
STAND 86 01403 711611 info@upgradebikes.co.uk www.challengetech.it
CHATER-LEA
Chater-Lea, originally established in 1890, has returned with a mission unique to its very British soul.
Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, Chater-Lea represented the high tide of design and
engineering globally in the manufacture of cycle components. Today, the revitalised brand combines this
tradition with advanced manufacturing technologies to create exceptional modern components worthy of
the marque.In reviving Chater-Lea we set out to champion Britain’s re-emerging prowess in manufacturing
excellence while paying homage to our nation’s illustrious cycling heritage. Our debut product encapsulates
Chater-Lea’s renowned cornerstone philosophy: beautiful and unique design, engineered to last a lifetime.
Chater-Lea: Better Than Ever.
STAND 5 info@chaterlea.com www.chaterlea.com
CHRIS KING (SADDLEBACK) CONDOR
London based Condor Cycles with its store on the Gray’s Inn Road has been serving London’s
Since 1976 Chris King Precision Components have been machining their own legendary cycling community since 1948. Each frame in the Condor range is now hand built at their
bearings, and building them into industry leading headsets, hubs and bottom brackets. Fully factory in Italy. Despite Condor having strong ties with the racing scene, the range includes
serviceable and without compromise, their bearings get even faster with age. When other bicycle frames for commuting, touring and track made from steel, aluminium, titanium and
bearings wear out Chris King bearings wear in. carbon. Condor is a family run business and continues the ethos that there should be no
compromise between performance, quality construction, beautiful ride and style.
Saddleback Ltd - Unit 12 Apollo Park - Armstrong Way - Yate - Bristol - BS37 5AH 49-53 Gray’s Inn Road - London - WC1X 8PP
STAND 82 01454 285285 info@saddleback.co.uk www.chrisking.com 020 7269 6820 info@condorcycles.com www.condorcycles.com STAND 3
CICLI BARCO @ LIFECYCLEUK CROSSLEY METAL
The Barco story started in 1947 when Mario starting work with Padua based frame builder
Torpado. His sons Alberto and Maurizio followed their father into the trade building frames for Based in North Norfolk, Crossley Metal is a rider owned frame building workshop fabricating
Scapin. In 2007 Alberto and his wife Fabiola who also worked at Scapin, purchased the tooling in steel. It aims to create custom machines which combine exciting aesthetics and top end
and started Cicli Barco, along with Maurizio and their son Gianluca. Making Cicli Barco is a performance in all areas of cycling. Proud sponsor of Team FSR - racing Eastern/London
true family business.Today Barco specialise in custom built steel frames, including beautiful
traditional lugged, stunning micro tig welded and carbon/steel combined frames and forks. League and National trophy cyclocross.
Imported to the UK by LifecycleUK in Suffolk. Watch out for our new carbon products in 2019!
LifecycleUK -108 High Street - Bildeston - Suffolk - IP7 7EB
STAND 23 01449 744467 ciclibarco@lifecycleuk.com www.ciclibarco.it 07884 076486 duncancrossley@gmail.com www.crossleymetal.com STAND D
CLANDESTINE CURTIS BIKES
From my workshop in Bristol, I make beautiful and functional bike components from steel. My Since the beginning in 1972 Curtis bikes have specialized in handmaking nothing but off road
competition dirt bikes, every frames tube set is chosen to suit the rider’s size, weight, riding
work has featured on everything from award-winning show bikes to everyday commuters and style and frame choice which enables us to build the customer their perfect frame for the job.
courier bikes. I specialise in making fully custom fillet brazed racks and stems. I particularly When we say handmade we mean handmade there is no fancy machinery in our workshop
focus on building porteur racks, as they exemplify everything I want bikes to be: strong, only a vice , hacksaw, files and a hand operated tube bender and a whole heap of passion. So
utilitarian, and fun. if a perfectly fitting frame that handles like a dream is what your after then talk to the experts
at Curtis bikes and we will build it for you.
Unit 2 - The Stables - Stowford Manor Farm - Wingfield - Trowbridge - Wiltshire - BA14 9LH
STAND 56 pi@clandestine.cc www.clandestine.cc sales@curtisbikes.co.uk www.curtisbikes.co.uk STAND 54
COLOURBOLT CYCLES BERTHOUD
ColourBolt bikes are built for optimal performance and aesthetics. With Velorution as Since 1977, we specialize in hand-built on measure randonneurs and cyclosportifs bicycles.
ColourBolt’s exclusive partner, every bike starts with an individual fitting. Then, based on Our leather saddles, handlebar bags and panniers, stainless steel fenders and many other of
the client’s bespoke specifications and geometry, the frames are made by some of the UK’s our products are all made under one roof, here in Pont de Vaux, France by a small team of
leading framebuilding talent, including Lee Cooper and BTR Fabrications. One single coloured dedicated artisans.
chainring bolt brings a final understated touch to every ColourBolt.
101 Wardour St - London - W1H 0UN Pont de Vaux - France
STAND 85 020 8133 5698 info@colourbolt.com www.colourbolt.com 03 85 51 46 46 contact@berthoudcycles.fr berthoudcycles.fr STAND 16B
COLUMBUS DEAR SUSAN (THE BICYCLE ACADEMY)
The story of the most famous steel tubes in the history of cycling began in 1919 when A.L. Colombo
founded his steel plant with the ambition to “to do business in iron and steel and make a fair and honest Fresh from his successful USA pilgramage, frame buidling Odyssey and debut appearance
profit”. The result was the history of cycling as we know it: legendary tube sets AIR, MAX (first tube-set at the North American Handmade Bicycles Show Petor Georgallou of Dear Susan comes to
to break the tradition of conventional diameters and introduce concept of orientated ellipses and Bespoked riding a spiritually enlightened path towards building average bikes for average
differentiated sections), SL, SLX, NIVACROM (EL and Genius), Altec, Starship and Spirit right up to the most people as a substrate for extra ordinary paint.
2009’s XCR, the world’s first ever tubeless stainless steel tube set which allows for the production of a steel ‘Petor comes at cycling from a place of fun, experimentation, and sometimes radical self-
frame competitive (and out-performing in some categories) at the highest level of the sport on all levels: expression. Dear Susan bicycles are a breath of fresh air for even the most cucnical and
weight (sub-1400g), rigidity, fatigue resistance and of course the remarkably superior handling of steel. furrowed-browed frame building enthusiast.’ Anna Schwin
Via G. di Vittorio 21 - 2090 Caleppio di Settala (MI) - Italy
STAND 84 info@columbustubi.com www.columbustubi.com 07946 543145 Petor@dearsusan.co.uk www.dearsusan.co.uk STAND 32
COMPASS CYCLES (SVEN CYCLES) ENIGMA BICYCLE WORKS
Compass Cycles started with a passion for spirited cycling. During our rides, we cover long Passion, experience and pride – these things define the Enigma brand, along with a fervent desire
distances at a spirited pace. We ride in any weather – even at night. We like the independence to show the world how good British manufacturing can be. Our experience comes from a dedicated
of going unsupported. And we make the components that we need for these rides. Compass team of British craftsman with decades of knowledge of lightweight bicycle design. Years spent
components are designed to perform under the most challenging conditions, so you can designing, building, and riding the world’s finest lightweight bikes and components. Our pride and
focus on enjoying your ride. Our components are made to the highest quality standards, so passion is in the work we do and the products we produce. We are proud to be producing world class
you can rely on them when cresting remote mountain passes in the middle of the night. With British products to sell to the world.
our components, you can enjoy rides that otherwise would be impossible.
www.compasscycle.com Enigma Bicycle Works - 13 Apex Park - Diplocks Way - Hailsham - East Sussex - BN27 3JU
STAND 22 UK distributor - Sven Cycles 01305 776836 compass@svencycles.com www.svencycles.com 01323 741807 sales@enigmabikes.com www.enigmabikes.com STAND 80
ENVE (SADDLEBACK) GRAFTON SADDLER
ENVE are in the business of producing rims, wheels and components that are light and strong, Grafton Saddler offers custom leather work for bicycles. We specialise in bespoke bike saddle
stiff and comfortable, fast and stable, durable and maintenance-free. They don’t believe in recovers using traditional shoemaking techniques and the very best quality of leather. Based
“race-only” wheels. They believe your fastest wheels should be ridden every day. Making in our workshop in Shoreditch, London, each piece is designed, hand cut, punched and
everyday race wheels without trade-offs requires serious technology. This is what differentiates stitched in house.
ENVE wheels from the competition.
Saddleback Ltd - Unit 12 Apollo Park - Armstrong Way - Yate - Bristol - BS37 5AH Somerset House - Makerversity - The Strand - London - WC2R 1LA
STAND 82 01454 285285 info@ saddleback.co.uk www.enve.com 07769 940774 hello@graftonsaddler.com www.graftonsaddler.com STAND 88
EXZENTRIKER GRINDURO
Building bicycle frames since 1995 with lots of breaks, due to studying, job and riding rather
“Event of the Year” by the Design and Innovation Awards committee, Grinduro expanded
than building, I did start over in 2014 in my own small shop. This was made possible through
into four countries in 2019. The unique format of Grinduro combines the best elements of a
fantastic friends like Kai, Recep, Flori, Sean, Ross and most important Esther. Since 1998, when
done with racing, I do love my SingleSpeed and lately my 29er MonsterCrosser. With ideas mountain bike enduro with a gravel grinder-style road race. Festivities include an impressive
like the original exzentriker, at first realized with Habi, its derivations, the spanner or steel display of hand built bikes, art and music, excellent food, great people and camping! This is an
frames – ingenious components are solving problems nagging cyclists now and in the future. exceptional event made possible by Giro Sport Design, Rapha, Maxxis and Fabric, with specific
events hosted by Cannondale, Devinci and Canyon.
Hildastr. 24 - 79102 - Freiburg - Germany
STAND 51 info@ex-zentriker.de www.ex-zentriker.de www.grinduro.com STAND 17
FAHRRADBAU STOLZ HALLETT HANDBUILT CYCLES
We are fascinated by the bicycle, a fast and eco-friendly means of transport, a sturdy and I build cycles and framesets for anything from laden touring and audax-style riding to
inexpensive transport vehicle, an efficient piece of sport equipment and a means of travel competitive cycling, in steel, using the traditional techniques of brazing, fillet brazing and
that puts you in touch with nature. All of us are cycling enthusiasts, and we all demand a great silver soldering. I began building cycle frames having spent more than 20 years testing and
deal of our bicycles. The experience that we have gathered over time serves as the basis of reviewing bikes and writing about the intricacies of cycling technology for publications
our company. It also directly influences both our bicycle construction and our product line. including Cycling Weekly, Cycle Sport, Rouleur, Procycling and Cycling Plus.
STAND 36 +41 44 362 92 90 www.fahrradbaustolz.ch richardhallett@btinternet.com www.halletthandbuiltcycles.com STAND 18
FINDRA HAMILTON FRAMEWORKS (FRAMEBUILDER’S COMMON)
FINDRA is an award-winning ‘outdoor adventure’ clothing brand combining style and function.
Hamilton frameworks is a small independent custom bicycle builder who handcrafts steel and stainless
Based in Scotland Founder Alex Feechan has created in FINDRA a unique brand and a product steel bicycles in limited numbers from a small workshop in Hertfordshire. After growing increasingly
offering of stylish performance garments that can be worn across multiple outdoor activities frustrated with not being able to find what I wanted in a bike on the market and being told what I wanted
and for leisure. Launched in the niche market specific to female cycling the business has grown in a frame couldn’t be done. I decided that with having 14 years experience in the cycle industry as a shop
to encompass many outdoor activities, led by the customer who loves to wear FINDRA whilst and race mechanic, my grandfather being a steel engineer and my father who was a welder, it was time
enjoying a range of activities. April this year sees FINDRA launch their first men’s collection to venture in to building one that did. I pride myself on attention to detail in every bicycle that leaves
at Bespoked, an exciting step for the brand and a great opportunity to open up the brand to my workshop, from tubing selection and design through to fabrication and finishing the complete build,
many more outdoor lovers and adventurers. everything is done in house so that the final product is always to the highest standard.
STAND 72 01896 208170 www.findra.co.uk/contact/ www.findra.co.uk tom@hamiltonframeworks.com www.hamiltonframeworks.com STAND 31
FROST + SEKERS HEVANS CUSTOM CYCLES
Founded by Nigel Frost and Charlie Sekers, Frost+Sekers makes quality cycling luggage and I specialize in making classically styled, lugged, steel road bikes for touring and randonneuring.
I take my inspiration from the French constructeurs, to produce practical bicycles which
accessories. Frost+Sekers focuses on creating innovative products which work seamlessly handle well when loaded and can be ridden on the road and unmade paths. That’s it.
with the modern city commute while preserving a traditional aesthetic.
STAND 37 07533 580259 frostandseker@gmail.com www.frostandsekers.com hywel@hevanscc.com www.hevanscc.com STAND 20
GOLDEN AGE CYCLES HILITE-BIKES
Buying, selling and restoring classic racing cycles. Golden Age Cycles of Bicester was established Basel based full custom workshop designing broad range of bikes from race, commuting,
in 2015 to cater for the growing interest in classic racing cycles made by the likes of Hetchins, touring, tandem and MTB frames made of titanium. Best Taiwanese-handmade frames with
Bates, Claud Butler, Mercian and many many others. Our Bicester showroom contains over 30 years history. All our frame are designed inhouse using sophisticated 3D CAD tools. Each
200 classic cycles and frames including steel, carbon, aluminium, and sometimes titanium, Frame and wheel is hand built to the needs and demands of the new owner. We are a highly
magnesium and bamboo! We are always looking to purchase quality used bikes, components specialized in bikes with Pinion, Rohloff and the Gates belt drive. But certainly derailleur
and ephemera. We also offer valuations for insurance and probate. shifted bikes are also our daily business.
Unit 137 Bicester Heritage Park - Bicester - Oxfordshire - OX26 5HA J.J. Balmestrasse 3 - CH-4053 Basel - Switzerland
STAND 78 01295 722427/07952 062201 Enquiries@Goldenagecycles.co.uk www.GoldenAgeCycles.co.uk info@hilite-bikes.com www.hilite-bikes.com/titan STAND 65
B E AU T I F U L E N G I N E E R I N G FO R B E AU T I F U L B I K ES Precision designs, a lifetime of performance and responsible manufacturing make Chris King headsets and bottom brackets the favourite of Bespoked builders.
INGRID COMPONENT (LD FRAMEWORK) LAKE
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.
Cyclist’s footwear comfort and performance needs are not only dependent upon the type
A 2 year old brand with a new vision in bicycle transmission components’ design. Ingrid is the of riding they do, but their gender and how hard they ride. This goes beyond materials and
fusion of different professional figures: designers and engineers, but also consolidated riders construction methods to the actual foot form (the “last”) around which a shoe is built. Instead
who wanted to analyze and review the components of their two wheels. of trying to make one or two foot shapes fit every rider, we have created a variety of lasts to
meet most rider’s needs. Along with custom fitting Lake hand make in a choice of 24 colours
MOS via La Villa 28 - Localita’ Villa del Monte - 61034 Ghilardino PU - Italy to create truly Bespoke shoes.
STAND 62 +39 335 5321392 info@ingrid.bike www.ingrid.bike sales@moorelarge.co.uk www.moorelange.co.uk/brands/lake STAND 44
ISLABIKES - IMAGINE PROJECT LAUF CYCLING
With the Imagine Project Islabikes are developing a small range of sustainably produced bikes Lauf is Icelandic for “Leaf” which describes the company’s super-light, innovative leaf spring
which will be manufactured in the UK. These will be utility ‘riding to school’ bikes initially that suspension forks which were conceived in 2010 over a bike-ride aprés beer. Benedikt Skulasson
will sit alongside the current Islabikes models and will be available to customers to use on a at the time was an R&D engineer for a high-end composite prosthetic foot company when he
rental-only basis.Islabikes are committed to transitioning to a circular supply chain and hope pitched his idea to his good friend and industrial designer Gudberg Bjornsson. Proving the
that by leading the way others will follow. Islabikes therefore intend for the Imagine Project to technology first in mountain biking, the business for Lauf has really taken off with their Grit
be open source and will be inviting contributions and sharing their discoveries as the project and GritSL gravel forks. The glass fibre springs are bonded into the carbon fibre structure and
grows and develops. offer 30mm of zero maintenance shock absorption with exceptional small bump performance.
Islabikes Ltd - Bromfield - Ludlow - SY8 2JR Upgrade Bikes Ltd - A-B Star Trading Estage - Partridge Green - West Sussex - RH13 8RA
STAND 77 0800 008 6297 info@islabikes.co.uk www.islabikes.co.uk/imagine-project 01403 711611 info@upgradebikes.co.uk www.laufcycling.com STAND 86
JET MCDONALD LD FRAMEWORK
My name is Davide and I’m a designer, I fill my free time building and designing bespoke steel
Jet McDonald is the author of Mind is the Ride, a new book about cycling and philosophy bike frames. Everything starts with a bet with myself, saying: ” Davide you can do it!” and it
and a year long bike ride from Bristol to India. He is a writer, musician and psychiatrist who becomes now an addiction. I love to challenge myself everytime with something new, I like
has written many articles for Boneshaker magazine. to design and build bespoked frame for my clients but I like to put everytime some of me in
every project that I do and caring about all the detail, from ergonomics to the smallest detail
like gps fixture or brake cable hangers. It’s been almost 5 years since I started to do this.
Vale Lane - Bristol - BS3 5RU
STAND 55 www.jetmcdonald.com
07474 094353 design@davideleoni.com www.davideleoni.com STAND 62
JUST RIDING ALONG LEGEND (BIKE SCIENCE)
We build bicycle wheels. Every wheel is built to order In our York workshop from our range of 1989 is when it all started. Sig. Marco Bertoletti started designing and developing frames for
high quality directly-sourced components with many customisable options. some of the Europe’s most famous cycle brands. In 2009 Marco decided to create the new
Founded in 2004 to build tubeless mountain bike wheels, Just Riding Along now offer a brand “LEGEND by Bertoletti” into which he put all of his experience & passion. LEGEND gives
range of lightweight, tubeless wheels in carbon and aluminium for road, road-disk, gravel you the chance to visit the factory premises and see first-hand how your frame comes to life.
and MTB.
Just Riding Along - York Eco Business Centre - Amy Johnson Way - York - YO30 4AG LEGEND FACTORY presso M.B. BIKE srl - Viale 1 Maggio 13/15 - 24030 Presezzo BG - Italy
STAND 64 info@justridingalong.com www.justridingalong.com 0117 927 3444 www.legendbybertoletti.it/en/contacts/ www.legendbybertoletti.it/en/ STAND 44
KIMIK LOOK MUM NO HANDS!
Founded in 2010 Look Mum No Hands! is regarded as London’s original and best cycle cafe.
We make innovative full custom monocoque bicycles and components in composites, using
We have a passion for cycling, coffee, beer and food and insist on quality in everything we do.
the latest and best technologies
All flavours of cyclist are welcome at our two cafes and workshop. We were at Bespoked 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and are excited about another year serving fantastic booze to
thirsty bike weirdos.
STAND 10 +34 625 121 487 info@kimik.cc www.kimik.cc 07985 200472 info@lookmumnohands.com www.lookmumnohands.com CAFÉ
LAFRAISE CYCLES MACKENZIE CYCLONE
Based in cycling Mecca Roubaix, in the North of France, the two-men team of LaFraise Cycles builds A keen cyclist all my life, I doodled my design idea way back in 2003. In 2012 I had one built for
anything from classic randonneurs to world tourers in steel, combining modern elements and me but, unfortunately, I was hit by a car and it was written off. I decided to build one myself
components with design inspired by the great French frame builders of the 40s and 50s. In 2018, and learnt at The Bicycle Academy. I obtained the European Registered Design Certificate,
Andreas and Matthias celebrated their biggest success by winning the Concours de Machines, the
technical trials among French and international frame builders. LaFraise Cycles also offers frame passed it through the European Standards and now proudly present to you the MacKenzie
building classes (held in French, English or German) where enthusiasts can build their own frame Cyclone. Crafted in my workshop at home, every one is custom built by me, and individualised
and fork during a 5-day programme. with choice components. I can’t wait to see you at the show to talk bikes.
117 rue Montgolfier - 59100 Roubaix - France Chippenham
STAND 47 +33 6 38 15 65 85 info@lafraisecycles.com www.lafraisecycles.com 07767 094904 age@mackenziecyclone.com www.mackenziecyclone.com STAND CMARUYA
Maruya aims to provide elegant and timeless bicycles. To achieve this goal, Maruya
continuously pursues ride quality, finish, and attractive design. These precise frames are made
by “NJS”(KEIRIN) artisans, using advanced technologies developed for KEIRIN. The design is
based on a Japanese traditional arts motif and finished by arts and craftspeople. Once you
have discovered Japanese handmade bicycles, you will wish to possess and ride one. It will be
our pleasure to serve you.
1154-2-1213 - Ichigaocho-Aoba-ku - Yokohama-shi - 225-0024 - Japan
STAND 90 +81 45 532 8468 info@maruya-cycle.co.jp www.maruya-cycle.co.jp
MASCA FRAMEWORKS
My name is Michael Mascarel, I build bespoke steel bicycles under the name of Masca
Frameworks, my workshop is based on Reunion Island. I aim to build exquisite one of a kind
bicycles locally with a global outreach. Gaining and refining my skills, learning the trade,
having a proper workshop, and being part of a greater vision, that is where the effort is. For
now it is more of an expensive passion of mine for I am at the very beginning of the story and
two steps does not make a path. Reaching the ultimate is the mind set.
Reunion Island
STAND G +262 693045210 mascaframeworks@gmail.com www.mascaframeworks.com
MAWIS BICYCLES
Bikes say a lot about yourself. Why then should a frame not be every bit as unique as the
human being riding it? That’s why I love and build custom frames. I don’t do production runs.
I build bespoke bikes, one by one, starting with design and the geometry to fit you like a
glove, continuing with a hacksaw, a file, a TIG welder, a pipe bender and finishing everything
off with an extensive manual finish and a bolt on headbadge. If I had a say everybody would
ride a custom bike.
Germany
STAND 2 mathias@mawis-bikes.com www.mawis-bikes.com
MEANDER APPAREL
Meander Apparel is a new direct to consumer brand on a mission to simplify life for the modern
adventurer with a sustainable and versatile clothing collection. The brand launched on
Indiegogo in 2018 with the first Meander jacket designed to make life easy for the commuter
cyclist by combining classic styling with high performance fabrics and an innovative packable
design. Meander will launch a full collection for commuters and adventurers this year. Expect
to see prototypes in the making at Bespoked!
Scotland
STAND 52 07913 741 637 info@meanderapparel.com www.meanderapparel.com
Grit SL Fork
MERIVALE CYCLE WORKS (FRAMEBUILDERS COMMON)
After a professional life using my hands, I needed to ‘keep on keeping on’ in retirement. I am a passionate
cyclist. I have enjoyed years of commuting to work by bicycle. Sometimes, that was the best bit of the day.
I have also undertaken much longer cycling trips. It therefore seemed reasonable to combine the need
to use my hands, and that passion for the bicycle. I built my first frame at Downland Cycles. Thereafter I
attended The Bicycle Academy to further develop my skills. I believe that the bike you jump on for a trip
Light and Lightening Fast
to the shops, the bike you commute on, head to the beach on, or go camping on, should be the bike that
you just love. After all, why leave your favourite bike in the shed awaiting that rare, dry, and free Saturday
morning,? You might as well await the blue moon. Why not ride ‘best’ all of the time?
STAND 30 grandini2@john-lewis.com Lauf Grit and Grit SL forks will enhance the ride on any gravel bike. 30mm of small
bump performance reduces rider fatigue, increasing your hours on the bike.
MOSKITO WATCH Zero maintenance design. Standard fork in natural carbon with S2 Glass Fibre springs.
Beat Baumgartner has been building frames under the name Bedovelo in Switzerland for
8 years. He began working with a team to develop MOSKITO Watch. It’s a smartwatch with 12 and 15mm Thru-Axle options | Rake 47mm | Axle-Crown 409mm
cycling functions and is possible to mount on a bike. After almost 5 years of designing,
prototyping and producing the first watches are finished now. Grit|900g|srp £700 Grit SL|850g|srp £900
Mühlegasse 21 - CH-3033 Wohlen AVAILABLE TO CUSTOM BUILDERS AND BIKE DEALERS FROM UPGRADEBIKES.CO.UK | 01403 711 611 | LAUFCYCLING.COM
STAND 87 www.moskitowatch.comMOSS BIKES PUSH INDUSTRIES (SADDLEBACK)
Moss bikes, established in 2011 in Cheshire, is a family run business with a personal touch. All Moss
frames are handmade, custom built to last by designer and craftsman Andrew Martin Jones. The aim PUSH Industries is located in Northern Colorado, from where all their components are
is to design and manufacture the best bicycles, making steel frames and bikes using as many British
machined and hand assembled.After starting out building parts to tune forks and rear shocks,
they now focus on their own complete rear shock called the ELEVENSIX, and coil conversion kits
parts as possible. All the frames are hand-painted and detailed on site. A Moss bike can take you to for Fox and Rockshox forks.They also make precision tools for the servicing and maintaining of
work and back, carry shopping in the day, go off-road with the kids in the evening and complete a suspension forks in the home workshop.
sportive, road race or track event aiming for your personal best at the weekend. “Sweet-handling PUSH is now exclusively available in the UK through Saddleback Ltd.
and classy bespoke steel for any road, forever” Urban Cyclist Magazine Winter 2014
Saddleback Ltd - Unit 12 Apollo Park - Armstrong Way - Yate - Bristol - BS37 5AH
STAND 69 info@mossbikes.co.uk www.mossbikes.co.uk 01454 285285 info@saddleback.co.uk www.pushindustries.com STAND 82
MOULTON BICYCLES QUIRK CYCLES
Dr Alex Moulton pioneered the small wheeled bicycle revolution nearly 50 years ago. All of Inspired by some of the most demanding endurance cycling events in the world, we offer
today’s small wheeled cycles owe a debt of gratitude to the original Moulton ‘F’ frame design models to help you with your adventures - each a versatile, multi-surface machine. Each
which not only introduced and proved the concept of full-size bicycles with small wheels, but model has been inspired, designed and ridden in some of the toughest most demanding
also, right from launch in 1962, have utilised front and rear suspension systems for improved ultra-cycling events in the world, using these experiences to develop the best bikes you will
comfort and performance. The Moulton bicycle has been developed and refined constantly ride. Whether that’s riding along forgotten gravel roads, climbing cols in the Italian Alps or
ever since and is held in high regard throughout the world. racing ultra-endurance events across the world, we can always say #QuirkWorks.
Holt Road - Bradford on Avon - Wiltshire - BA15 1AH London
STAND 68 01225 865895 office@moultonbicycles.co.uk www.moultonbicycles.co.uk hello@quirkcycles.com www.quirkcycles.com STAND 15
OLD GREY ELECTRIC CO RAKSHASA CUSTOMS (FRAMEBUILDERS COMMON)
Cameron Jarvis was trained as a jewellery maker. However, before long, his favourite hobby led him
I build all sorts of bicycles in my seaside workshop in East Sussex. All of my frames are made to take up work as a bicycle mechanic. After more than a decade in the trade he is still as passionate
from steel, and are welded through electric wizardry; with the deliberate intent to aim for about bikes as he was on day one. Cameron studied fillet brazing at the Bicycle Academy. He then
something fun, tough, and simple that you will be stoked to ride”. spent a further two years servicing bikes by day and welding by night, thereby honing his craft.
In 2016 Rakshasa Customs was born. We specialise in off-road frames as that’s what we know, and
that’s what we ride. Utilising full tube sets, mixing and matching tubes from different manufacturers,
and sometimes even producing our own, we create aesthetic, individual, and durable frames, ideally
suited to the owner and to their particular riding style.
07976 914088 oldgreyelectricco@gmail.com
STAND 30 07787 692093 rakshasacustoms@gmail.com www.rakshasacustoms.co.uk STAND 30
OWEN WHEELS RAPHA
HIgh quality, bespoke bicycle wheels, expertly built in South London by Pete Owen. Rapha are pleased to announce they will be at Bespoked this year offering a selection of
the latest Rapha products. Since the beginning, Rapha has celebrated the talent involved in
handmade bicycles, including the commission of a series of bikes in 2012 built by the likes of
Donhou, Feather Cycles and Robin Mather (his bike won that year’s Best in Show). Alongside
our current range we’ll also be showcasing Rapha Custom, a platform that enables you to
design kit to match your bespoke bike. Visit us on Saturday and Sunday.
STAND 41 www.owenwheels.com www.rapha.cc ENGINE SHED
PROVA CYCLES REILLY CYCLE WORKS
Prova was started by Mark Hester, a mechanical engineer with years of experience in automotive and REILLY Cycle Works embodies the beliefs of its three founders Mark Reilly, Neil FitzGerald and
motorsport. It was while working in the UK that Mark started the journey to becoming a framebuilder after Damon Fisher. With every Reilly bike, we seek to push the boundaries of design and bicycle
a visit to an early Bespoked and spending time at TBA where the first few Prova’s were built. Mark is as happy manufacturing to support real riders. Mark has established himself as one of the UK’s pre-
on an EWS stage as at the coffee shop after a road loop and the bikes reflect the wide spectrum of riding he eminent British bicycle designers having created many hugely successful frame models/
enjoys. One of biggest drivers for starting building frames is a passion for engineering design and while the
bikes are respectful to the tradition of building they are also some of the first in the world to incorporate TIG designs for many famous brands, nobody else in the UK knows titanium so well, he has also
welded 3D printed structures. taught frame building to far more than one winner of the brilliant Bespoked show.
412 Heidelberg Rd - Fairfield 3078 - Victoria - Australia UNIT 6 - LEVEL 3 - New England HOUSE - BRIGHTON - BN1 4GH
STAND 11 +(61) 0490 049 736 mark@provacycles.com www.provacycles.com 01273 694143 sales@reillycycleworks.com www.reillycycleworks.com STAND 4
PURPLE DOG CUSTOM CYCLES RESTRAP LIMITED
Life began in a back bedroom in 2010. From a single sewing machine, founder Nathan made pedal
You can’t live with just one... This is especially true for bespoked bicycles. At Purple Dog Cycles, straps, firstly for himself, then for his friends. Interest grew, so did Restrap, and Nathan branched
I do just that - making your next dream bike, from design to finish, all in house. One at a time. out to develop the full range of bags, luggage and accessories available today. The back bedroom
quickly became too small. Today Restrap occupies a large workshop in Leeds, and has become a
close-knit team of machinists, designers, family and friends. Now Restrap is the largest manufacturer
of Bike Packing and Bicycle Luggage as well as Accessories in the UK and is sold and distributed in
over 35 countries with all our products hand made in our Yorkshire Workshop .
Rueil-Malmaison - France 11 Carlton Trading Estate - Leeds - LS12 2QG
STAND F nikola@custompurple.com www.custompurple.com 0113 245 1128 sales@restrap.co.uk www.restrap.co.uk STAND 6REYNOLDS TECHNOLOGY
Innovation is at the heart of all we do. Reynolds Technology invented tube butting back in 1898 as
SAFFRON FRAMEWORKS
a way to reduce weight safely, and almost 120 years on, this process is still being used on lightweight At Saffron Frameworks, we create beautiful and functional bicycles by understanding first, who
bike frames today. Reynolds first brought out the highly alloyed steel 531 back in 1935, introduced the you are and what you want from your bicycle. We design frames which fit your cycling goals and
first heat treated steel to the industry with the advent of 753 in 1976, and, most recently, have started your geometry. And we turn that into an aesthetically attractive frame. We believe in turning your
exploring the possibilities of 3D printing technology, with 3D printed titanium dropouts now commercially
available. Their super-steel 953 is currently the strongest tube-set available to builders, and with titanium, ideas into designs, and those designs into truly awesome bicycles, making you the perfect traveling
hydroformed aluminium, air-hardening 631 and 853, and cold-worked 921, there’s a material to meet partner on two wheels. Primarily we built with steel but throw a bit of carbon into the mix from time
every specification. Reynolds celebrate their 120th birthday this December and are still operating out of to time. Each one of our frames is unique, made with our own hands.
Birmingham where our story first began, well over a century ago.
STAND 76 Building 21 - Shaftmoor Industrial Estate - 226 Shaftmoor Lane - Hall Green - Birmingham - B28 8SP TB-10 - Second Floor Studios & Arts - Harrington Way - London - SE18 5NR
020 8316 7432 enquiries@saffronframeworks.com www.saffronframeworks.com STAND 1
0121 777 3853 toptubes@reynoldstechnology.biz www.reynoldstechnology.biz
RIDEWORKS (TED JAMES DESIGN) SCHWALBE (MOSS BIKES)
Schwalbe is a family owned company with forty plus years of design and manufacturing expertise.
Famous for our Marathon touring tyres, in recent years our range has expanded into high end
Rideworks are a small UK maker of mountain bike components, our emphasis is on UK made mountain bike tyres and top level road race tyres with the Schwalbe One and Pro One tubeless
quality parts. Everything is designed and made in house using aircraft specification aluminium version being used in international racing. Being a German based company, we have always
alloy. Our expanding range includes chain rings, hub sets, bottom brackets, bash rings, chain produced innovative tyres for the European commuter market and were one of the leaders in balloon
bike tyres with the Big Apple and Fat Frank. In addition, we have never forgotten all the old bikes still
guides, single speeds kits, pedals, and stems. doing good service out there and so we continue to offer older, and in some cases almost obsolete,
sizes with some in traditional whitewall and gumwall.
Schwalbe UK - Schwalbe Centre - Hortonwood 30 - Telford - Shropshire - TF1 7ET
STAND 7 07789 988512 sales@rideworks.co.uk www.rideworks.co.uk 01952 602683 info@schwalbe.co.uk www.schwalbe.co.uk STAND 69
RINK CYCLES SHAND CYCLES
Rink Cycles stands for handmade and custom classic bicycles. All bicycles are created in close
communication with our customers. Therefore, a Rink Cycle becomes a reflection of its owner. Shand is a bicycle manufacturer located in central Scotland specialising in adventure touring
Classic craftsmanship, design, geometry and fittings merge into the process of creating a bikes inspired by Scotland’s roads, trails and mountains. Founded by Steven Shand in 2003,
unique bike that meets 100% of the needs and expectations of our customer. At the same
time, our customer has the chance to take part in the traditional craftsmanship of bicycle the company offers a range of hand-built steel production bikes, all made with the same
frame construction and can experience the new, modern method of creating a Unique passion and attention to detail as our custom frames.
Bicycle. We produce Race Bikes, Travel Bikes, Gravel Bikes, MTB’s as well as Urban Bikes with
or without e-power. 3b Nasmyth Court - Houston Industrial Estate - Livingston - Scotland - EH54 5EG
STAND 9 +43 699 12204128 office@rinkcycles.com www.rinkcycles.com 01506 435400 info@shandcycles.com www.shandcycles.com STAND 24
RODFORD BUILT TRANSPORT CYCLES SILCA (SADDLEBACK)
Rodford Built make cargo bikes, bikes that carry kids, bread, pizzas or lots of parcels. assisted by Manufacturer of the world’s finest pumps and tools for bicycles. We hand craft beautiful,
motors or just powered by you, our fresh thinking helps more folk do more by bike. Our bikes, functional and highly engineered products that last.
designed and built in Bristol UK are here to help move you and your urban space forward.
Unit C - Rodford Elm Cottage - Bristol - BS37 8QF Saddleback Ltd - Unit 12 Apollo Park - Armstrong Way - Yate - Bristol - BS37 5AH
STAND 89 07963 373728/07801 150727 info@rodfordbuilt.co.uk www.rodfordbuilt.co.uk 01454 285285 info@saddleback.co.uk www.silca.cc STAND 83
RYAN BUILDS WHEELS SMITHY FRAMEWORKS
Despite the name RyanBuildsWheels is a Bristol based Workers Co-op comprising founder Ryan
alongside Pete and Joey. Together we craft lovingly laced wheels of obsessive perfection and Smithy Frameworks was born out of a life-long passion for cycling and 25 years of working as
provide custom cut spokes to the public and trade via SpokesFromRyan.com an artist blacksmith. Working from my studio near Newtown, frames are hand crafted using
To mark our fifth anniversary 2019 sees us launch an exciting new range of options under our a selection of the best British and Italian tubing available, creating frames that are a joy to
‘Ready to Roll’ and ‘Riders Choice’ labels alongside our ever exciting stable of full custom options; ride. I offer a bespoke fitting service, ensuring that each bike is perfectly tailored to the rider.
come take a look at what’s on offer, grab a cuppa on the house and have a chat about where your
next dream pair of wheels will take you! Chris is currently focusing on his race winning enduro and bikepacking style builds.
Newtown - Powys
STAND 75 07534 583568 ryan@ryanbuildswheels.co.uk www.ryanbuildswheels.co.uk chris@smithyframeworks.co.uk www.smithyframeworks.com STAND 79
SADDLEBACK SON
With a portfolio of the world’s leading road cycling and mountain biking brands, Saddleback
is the UK home of elite performance products. Wilfried Schmidt introduced a prototype of a gearless hub dynamo in 1992, the origin
Founded in 2004 and run by a passionate team of riders, we bring you the finest cycling and benchmark for modern dynamos. Serial production began 1995 in Ulm. Reliable, low-
products and a superior service to match. maintenance and long-lasting products destined to make cycling safer and more comfortable.
Saddleback Ltd - Unit 12 Apollo Park - Armstrong Way - Yate - Bristol - BS37 5AH Wilfried Schmidt Maschinenbau - Aixer Straße 44 - D-72072 Tübingen - Germany
STAND 82 01454 285285 info@saddleback.co.uk www.saddleback.co.uk UK Sales SJS - 01278 441500 sales@sjscycles.com www.nabendynamo.de/english/ STAND 67You can also read
