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Bicycle Show 2012
Bespoked BRISTOL
Show Guide
Bicycle
& The Handmade
Directory
23rd-25th March
Brunel’s Old Station
www.bespokedbristol.co.uk
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Welcome to Bespoked Bristol - The UK Handmade Bicycle Show
A celebration of the handmade bicycle industry.
It’s a very exciting time for frame building at the moment. The depth of talent and level of enthusiasm is
quite astonishing. The craftsmanship on display here is amongst the best in the world.
For these people to carry on making these beautiful bikes they need to sell them, so if you like what you
see ask how much? This show provides you with the chance to meet many different designers and makers,
using different methods of production which enable prices to be more affordable.
Making a beautiful bicycle takes time. Time to learn the skills and longer to perfect them. You can build
your own bicycle under expert tuition and afterwards, proud of your work look at the masters’ then truly
appreciate the skill involved. Then you will look at the price and wonder how it can be achieved at twice
the amount.
Thank you to Kayti Peschke Photography Ltd - www.kaytipeschke.com for photographing all the exhibitor’s
work. Thank you to Odoni for providing cycle parking. And thank you to our sponsors for their support.
We hope that you enjoy the show.
Tessa and Phil Taylor - Organisers , Bespoked Bristol
Talks and Events
Friday 23rd March
17.00 - 20.00 - Roller Racing by South Coast Sprints
Saturday 24th March
10.15 - 11.00 16.00 – 17.00 - Becoming a frame builder Q and A with Ricky Feather of Feather Cycles
- Is there a ‘best’ material for a bike frame - Keith Noronha - Reynolds
Sunday 25th March (supported by Rouleur Magazine)
10.00 - 10.45
- Producing frames in the in the UK, Steven Shand - Shand Cycles
10.45 -11 30
- Frame Building in the US with Eric Estlund - Winter Bicycles
15.30 - 16.30 - Building up a frame - What to put on your dream frame? (TBA)
16.30 - The Winner of the Public Vote Award
Bespoked Bristol 2012 Awards:
BEST OF SHOW
BEST ROAD BIKE
BEST UTILITY BIKE
BEST TRACK BIKE
BEST OFF ROAD BIKE
BEST NEW BUILDER
THE PUBLIC VOTE
- Supported By Reynolds
- Supported By Reynolds
- Supported By Brooks
- Supported By Brooks
- Supported By Hope
- Supported By Columbus & Ceeway
- Supported By Brooks
Bespoked Bristol is supported by:
Printed on 100% recycled paper using vegetable based inks by:
Taylor Brothers Bristol Ltd
13-25 Wilder Street - Bristol - BS2 8PY
www.taylorbros.uk.com
30 - Dynamo Works
31 - The Footdown
32 - Milltag
33 - Swrve
33 - Mawis Bikes
34 - Milk Bikes
09 - Sideways Cycles
10 - Paul Villiers
11 - Schwalbe Tyres UK Ltd
12 - Rock n Road
14 - VeloBrands - Cyfac
15 - Roberts Cycles
54 - Reynolds Tecnology Ltd
53 - Foffa Bikes
52 - Mercian Cycles
51 - Synergy Action
50 - KCNC
50 - Burls Bicycles
49 - Pegoretti
48 - Leonardi Racing
59 - Brick Lane Bikes
29 - Vélobici
08 - Dromarti
39 - Racer Rosa Bicycles
28 - Quoc Pham Ltd
07 - Paulus Quiros
48 - Crisp Titanium
47 - Freshtripe
58 - Brother Cycles
27 - Urban Hunter
06 - Shand Cycles
57 - Strada Wheels Ltd
26 - Cofa Engineering
05 - Swallow Bespoke
46 - Condor Cycles
45 - Demon Frameworks
38 - Really Useful Bikes
25 - Peter’s Bike
05 - Bicycles By Design
37 - Flat Frame Systems Ltd
24 - Columbus
04 - Donhou Bicycles
44 - Tokyo Fixed
43 - Feather Cycles
56 - Shutt Vello
23 - Ted James Design
03 - Cotic
55 - Cinelli
22 - Kajak Custom
02 - Argos Racing Cycles
42 - Enigma Titanium Ltd
41 - The Bicycle Academy
36 - ColourBolt
21 - Award Bicycles`
01 - Brian Rourke
19 - Robin Mather Cycles
20 - Kurtz Bikes
a - Cyclorama
40 - (iL) Soigneur
16 -18 - Downland Cycles ltd 35 - Paper Bicycle
20 - OTM Bikes
Foyer - Rapha
STAND - EXHIBITOR
I - Oak Cycles
h - Manchester Custom Cycles
g - Slate Cycles
f - SJ Cycles
e - Pinstripe Push Irons
d - Mundie
c - Leet Bikes
b - Boo Cycles
aa - Wilkinson Cycles
NEW BUILDERS
68 - Winter Bicycles
67 - Boneshaker Magazine
66 - Mosquito London
65 - Curtis Bikes
65 - 13th Floor Distribution
64 - Just Riding Along
63 - Brooks England
62 - Qoroz Titanium Bicycles
61 - Royce UK Ltd
61 - 14 Bike Co
60 - Legend & Formigli
60 - Bike Science Ltd
bespoked BRISTOL
Exhibitors2012
13th Floor Distribution
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13th Floor Distribution is a Veil. Behind it are two brands. The first is “TubalCain” and the
second is “Weyland.”
Taking it’s name from the Biblical Blacksmith of steel and brass Tubal Cain makes their rigid
only frames and forks in the UK. They are forged together by the Somerset Legend that is Brian
Curtis. R&D is done by Tim March and Steve Bancroft and these three are the independent
points of this project. Weyland is Tim March’s accessory company that makes handlebars. All
are Drawn, Painted, Brazed and Chromed in the UK.
[email protected]
www.13thfloordistribution.com
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14 Bike Co
Since we opened our doors in Spring 2009, we have built over 500 bikes for our very satisfied
customers. All our frames are hand-built in the UK using British steel. At 14 Bike Co, we don’t
simply put you on a bike – we build a bike for you. We start by measuring for the right size
frame. If we have the correct frame in stock, then we can move on to the next stage. If we
don’t, then we’ll build one especially.
Elys Yard - The Truman Brewery - 91 Brick Lane - London - E1 6QL
020 7377 7522 [email protected] www.14bikeco.com
Argos Racing Cycles
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Argos Racing Cycles have offered a high quality frame respray and renovation service for
over 30 years. We are authorised frame resprayers for several leading manufacturers, which
enables us to provide most maker’s transfers to suit your requirements. We also offer specialist
frame repairs on many types of cycles. Why not give that trusted companion a new lease of
life?
Unit 12 - Riverside Park - St. Annes Road - St. Annes - Bristol - BS4 4ED
0117 9724730
[email protected]
www.argoscycles.com
AWard Bicycles
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Offering a unique view on bike design, Award Bikes look at things differently to create a ride
outside of the box. Using Adrian Ward’s previous design experience with Marin, Whyte and
Nukeproof, Award Bikes combine design innovation with function, quality and materials.
The latest - the 29er - demonstrates one of the shortest chainstays to produce a nimble short
wheelbase bike with clearance for 2.5 plus tyres . The beauty of it is that Adrian maintains all
the practical design aspects with the overall look to produce a frame with flowing, graceful
curves from front to back.
E: [email protected]
www.awardbikes.co.uk
The Bicycle Academy
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Make a bike with a difference.
Learn how to make bikes, keep the skills and give your first bike to someone who really needs
it. We give people the lessons, skills and kit to design and make their own bikes. But there’s a
big difference. Each student at The Bicycle Academy will make a bike designed especially to
use in Africa. Students keep the skills they learn and their first bike will go to someone who
really needs it. Once they’ve made their frame for Africa, graduates can come back to our
workshop to hone their skills and build their own frames
07870609871
Frome - Somerset
[email protected] www.thebicycleacademy.org
Bicycles by Design
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Drawing on the 30 year heritage of our bespoke brand Swallow, we offer the Landescape
range of made-to-measure and hand-built aluminium frames. Choose from race, track,
touring, Mtb, trekking or tandem designs. Unlike mass-produced aluminium frames our joints
are filed and hand finished for a smooth appearance. All our tubing is custom drawn and
formed for optimum performance of the frame’s intended final use. When ordering your frame
you will speak with the person that will design your frame during a detailed consultation,
using a Calfee sizing jig and BikeCAD Pro.
01952 883249
Church Road - Jackfield - Shropshire - TF8 7AP
[email protected] www.bicycle-by-design.co.uk
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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.
The Meeting House Annex - Lewins Mead - Bristol - BS1 2NN also Derby, Rotherham
0117 9273444 [email protected] www.bike-science.com
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Boneshaker Magazine
Boneshaker Magazine is a celebration of cycling and the people who do it. Full of articles,
personal stories and anecdotes about people and projects doing great things with bicycles
around the globe. It is our hope that the magazine will both inspire and entertain, raise
awareness and bring a smile to your face.
Appealing to both bike-heads and those who may not yet have experienced the true joy and
freedom that can be found from our two-wheeled friends.
www.boneshakermag.com
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Boocycles
Having a passion for using natural materials, working as a bicycle mechanic and a love of
cycling, has led me to making Boocycles. Bamboo bikes are becoming increasingly popular.
The others that I have seen are only frames partially consisting of bamboo. Therefore each
time I begin making I set out to make more of the bike from bamboo than previously. In
addition I am not just making the bikes for show, but comparable to other, far more tried and
tested materials, in an effort to make the most environmentally friendly mode of transport.
61A Etta Street - Deptford - London - SE8 5NR
07986597274 [email protected]
BRIAN ROURKE
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Brian Rourke framesets have been hand made in Stoke on Trent England since 1972 we have
been synonymous with made to measure racing frame having hundreds of major race win
including World and National titles.
194 Waterloo Road - Burslem - Stoke On Trent - ST6 3HF
01782 835 368
+3902952441
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Begun as the dream of a former courier, Brick Lane bikes is one of the Uk’s most notorious
fixed gear specialist bike shops. Brick Lane Bikes offers a huge range of vintage and new
components from their own in House range, BLB, as well distributing the products from US
hand made giants such as Phil Wood, Paul Components, Aerospoke, Holdfast, Velocity Wheels
and many more. With an international reputation for the quality of their hand made wheels
and their made in the EU La Piovra range of custom frames there is little that the small East
London shop doesn’t offer.
118 Bethnal Green Road - London - E2 6DG
0207 033 9053 [email protected] www.bricklanebikes.co.uk
Brooks England
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Over almost a century and a half, Brooks England has grown from a small workshop to a
byword in quality craftsmanship. Back in 1865, John Boultbee Brooks left his hometown of
Hinckley in Leicestershire with just £20 in his pocket. On 28 October 1882, Mr Brooks filed his
first saddle patent.
Inspired by the timeless products designed by our predecessors, we have revived the original
slogan ‘Saddles, Bags, Etc’ and introduced a range of cycle bags and other cycling accessories.
Sales & Marketing - Via V. Emanuele - 11936050 - Pozzoleone - VI - Italy
[email protected] www.brookssaddles.com
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Brother Cycles
We provide a unique selection of quality frames and components for fixed gear and track
riding. Our frames are designed by us in London and are exclusive to Brother Cycles. They
are handmade by experienced frame builders, creating a high quality and affordable product
designed to be ridden all day, every day.
Saga Centre - 326 Kensal Road - London - W10 5BZ
[email protected]
Cinelli - Gruppo SRL
In bike we trust!
We apply Design principles to our products, but also to our company. Design is not just looks.
Design means shape, first project, outline, technology, technique, materials, innovation,
creativeness, function, quality, uniqueness, know-how, emotion. We want every product to
have an Idea, since, if it is a copy, it cannot be Cinelli. However, the road to the mission is long
and not easy at all.
www.rourke.biz
Brick Lane Bikes
0845 900 6774
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www.brothercycles.com
BURLS
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[email protected]
www.cinelli.it
COFA Engineering
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COFA Engineering. Working with CNC & manual machines with the additional services you
would expect from an engineering workshop we are well equipped to assist with your project,
whether you can’t find the parts that are “quite right” to finish off your custom frame or you
need your classic frame restoring then we can help.
We modify, adapt & machine from scratch to ensure that you get your idea in your hands.
1 Whale Wharf Lane - Littleton-upon-Severn - Bristol - BS35 1NW
01454 411720
[email protected]
www.cofa-eng.co.uk
ColourBolt
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The ColourBolt 2012 collection has been created around individually numbered handmade
frames, built by the legendry Lee Cooper of Coventry, using Columbus Spirit, XCR and Life
steel tubing.
Wishing to keep logos to the minimum, ColourBolt bikes have just a single coloured chainring
bolt to distinguish them.
101 Wardour St - London - W1H 0UN
020 8133 5698
[email protected]
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www.colourbolt.com
Columbus - Gruppo SRL
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 profit,”. The result was the history of cycling as we know it: legendary
tube sets AIR, MAX, SL, SLX, NIVACROM, Altec, Starship and Spirit right up to the most 2009’s
XCR, the world’s first ever tubeless stainless steel tube set which allows for the production
of a steel frame competitive (and out-performing in some categories) at the highest level
of the sport on all levels: weight (sub-1400g), rigidity, fatigue resistance and of course the
remarkably superior handling of steel.
+39 02 952441
[email protected]
www.columbustubi.com
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CONDOR
High-quality, custom built titanium bicycle frames and forks
Framesets include road, time trial, audax, mtb/mtb single speed, cyclocross, and fixed. I offer
a genuine bespoke service for all framesets. Custom options include Rohloff Speedhub,
Columbus Carve carbon stays, various tubing profiles and many more variations including
650C wheel designs which are particularly well suited for womens specific titanium framesets.
London based Condor Cycles with its store on the Gray’s Inn Road has been serving London’s
cycling community since 1948. Each frame in the Condor range is now hand built at their
factory in Italy. Despite Condor having strong ties with the racing scene, the range includes
bicycle frames for commuting, touring and track made from steel, aluminium, titanium and
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.
58 Fronks Road - Dovercourt - Harwich - Essex - CO12 3RW
49-53 Gray’s Inn Road - London - WC1X 8PP
01255 506558
[email protected]
www.burls.co.uk
020 7269 6820
[email protected]
www.condorcycles.com
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cotic
Cotic was founded in 2002 and is a small, dynamic, rider owned bike company based in the
Peak District area of England. It’s our aim to provide the frame that is the best tool for the job,
and back that up with superb customer service and a great warranty.
Our frames are designed and developed entirely by us here in the UK, and then manufacturered
elsewhere. We basically do everything but the welding and painting.
07970 853 531
[email protected]
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If you’re considering titanium as a material for your custom-made bicycle frame you are
probably already aware of it’s near mystical qualities: ultra-light, responsive, low maintenance,
resistance to corrosion, superlative ride quality. It almost sounds too good to be true, right?
Not so. The way the big bike manufactures pump out the “stock” frame leaves little left to the
craft of custom frame building. Crisp Titanium does ONLY bicycle frames made-to-order for
the 5-6% of cyclists who realize the value of a custom handcrafted frame.
Crisp Cycle Group - Via della Foce, 50 - 52043 - Castiglion Fiorentino (AR) - Italy
+39 0575 659181
[email protected]
www.crisptitanium.com
Curtis Bikes
Donhou Bicycles
Using traditional methods but not afraid to throw in a few modern ones we build beautiful
bicycles. They’re built with the foundations of clear thinking and a love for working with the
customer and the design process in which your dream bicycle is translated from mind to
physical being. Parts are sourced from the UK as much as possible and its important to be as
gentle on our world as we can. But in the end, it’s handing over your bicycle knowing that it
is truly an extension of yourself and both of us excited about the road that lays in front of it...
Donhou Bicycles - Unit 2 - 60-62 Pitt Street - Norwich - NR3 1DF
07828 817 081 [email protected] www.donhoubicycles.com
www.cotic.co.uk
Crisp Titanium
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Downland Cycles Ltd
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Downland Cycles team return again show casing their Frame Building School which has been
running successfully for 2 years at their training centre in Canterbury.
Book a week’s tuition on brazing and lugged work and build your own frame and forks. From
touring, racing, hybrid, track, fixed, hub geared, mtb, you can be professionally fitted by Bryan
or build from the geometry of your favourite bike, either way you will leave with a beautiful
custom self- hand- built frame to build up and ride.
The Malthouse - St Stephens Road - Canterbury - Kent - CT2 7JA
01227 479643 [email protected] www.downlandcycles.co.uk
Dromarti
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Run by Gary Woodhouse and Brian Curtis, and they spend most of their time here. Everything
is done here in house- the tubing cut, mitred and shaped. The frame jigged and tacked before
Brian brazes the frame together into its final shape. Extras like brake mounts, cable stops and
gussets are then added. The only thing not done in house is the powdercoating. Frames are
mass produced by Gary and Brian at the rate of 1 a week. 2012 is our 40th anniversary of Curtis
Bikes.
Dromarti are excited to be attending this year’s show and are looking forward to meeting our
many friends, and showing our famous range of beautiful hand made cycling shoes, mitts
and steel frames.
All Dromarti products are authentically designed and made in either Italy or England.
Unit 2 - The Stables - Stowford Manor Farm - Wingfield - Trowbridge - Wiltshire - BA14 9LH
29 Littleheath Lane - Cobham - Surrey - KT11 2QN
01225 759222
[email protected]
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Cyclorama
Cyclorama is the brand new international book from the people behind Cyclorama.net the
on-line cycle show, magazine and ever-growing repository of useful inspiration for cyclists
old and new.
Our aim is simple: to promote cycling in all of its wonderful variety.
Company of Cyclists - 3 Acaster Estate - York - YO23 2TX
01904 706700
[email protected]
Demon Frameworks
www.cyclorama.net
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Demon Frameworks was established a few years ago with a vision to produce the finest
custom steel frames right here in England. We use proven construction methods and the most
advanced steel tubing from Reynolds to create beautiful frames that will last you a lifetime.
All Demon frames are custom built, not just made to measure. This means that each frame is
made for the individual customer and is totally unique reflecting a person’s individual style
and taste.
J. M. Loveridge Trading Estate - Southbrook Road - Southampton - SO15 1GQ
07714751563
[email protected]
01372 800792
www.curtisbikes.co.uk
www.demonframeworks.com
[email protected]
www.dromarti.com
Dynamoworks
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Edinburgh based Dynamoworks produces unique screenprint and letterpress posters with a
bicycle theme. All work is hand produced in small editions up to size A0 on quality Stockwell
and Magnani papers using vintage presses and type.
Our work has been featured in The Ride Journal and Boneshaker magazines and we have
exhibited at Howies, Urban Outfitters, Look Mum No Hands, Artcrank, Lock 7, and Recoat. We
are also stocked in a number of established print shops, galleries and cycle boutiques and
work can be purchased in our online shop.
6/5 Wheatfield Road - Edinburgh - Lothian - EH11 2PT
07817395866 [email protected] www.dynamoworks.co.uk
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Enigma Titanium Limited
Passion, experience and pride – these things define the Enigma brand, these along with a
fervent desire to show the world how good British manufacturing can be. Our experience
comes from a dedicated team of British craftsman with decades of knowledge of lightweight
bicycle design. Years spent designing, building, and riding the world’s finest lightweight bikes
and components. Our pride and passion is in the work we do and the products we produce.
We are proud to be producing world class British products to sell to the world.
Unit 11 - Westham Business Park - Eastbourne Road - Westham - East Sussex - BN24 5NH
01323 741807
[email protected]
www.enigmabikes.com
Feather Cycles
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Feather Cycles uses traditional methods to create custom cycle frames from the
latest and also classic materials. Building frames to suit the customers needs and
wants, all the while adding unique details to separate your bike from the masses. At
Feather Cycles the highest quality is key and many, many hours are spent on each
and every frame to make sure you get your perfect bicycle!
07525243146
[email protected]
www.feathercycles.com
Flat Frame Systems LTD
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Flat Frame Systems design and build cycle frames from ‘Engineered Wood’, which can be
covered with high quality Veneer; for example: American Black Walnut or Ash, Cherry, Oak
etc, all the way through to Zebrano. It is known that a Wood Frame bike is very comfortable
to ride, and being slightly flexible to allow for a smoother journey. The CNC cut frame is made
from sustainable timber, and the laminations act like a natural carbon fibre. Each frame is:
numbered, signed and dated with a certificate...to create a ‘unique piece of furniture on
wheels.
07757021098
[email protected]
www.flatframesystems.com
Foffa Bikes
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Foffa bikes is a London-based manufacturer specialising in custom made classic steel bikes. It
offer services and products to take customisation to the next level with the online ‘mix-yourfix’ application to allow shops all around the world to offer their clients affordable custom
built bikes, as well as their stick-your-fix range of designers stickers.
Cafe-Bar-Workshop
Unit 9 - Pinchin Street - London - E1 1SA
02074812516 [email protected] www.foffabikes.com
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The Foot Down
The Foot Down is a fixed gear blog and online shop founded in 2009. The site features
UK-centric news and events as well as product reviews, a user submitted bike gallery and
interviews. The shop sells hand-screenprinted clothing, magazines and art prints.
www.thefootdown.co.uk/contact/
www.thefootdown.co.uk
Formigli
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0208 133 3228
www.formigli.com
Robert W Mason
Zetta Distribution Ltd - 77 Lammasmead - Broxbourne - Herts - EN10 6PG
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Formigli’s frames for racing bikes company was born in 1990, are aiming to re-create a hand
made processing using modern technologies, where the frame construction was based upon
the geometric requests and measurements of our client.
49 Old Street London EC1V 9HX
www.lookmumnohands.com
Freshtripe
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Retailer and distributor of Velo Orange products - builder of Vintage, Fixed and Singlespeed
bicycles. After spending too long searching the world-wide-web for that all-important
“finishing touch” for project bikes, the decision was made to import some of the finer overseas
items we had found. Your local bike shop probably doesn’t stock these items - nothing
essential, but all very nice nevertheless!
[email protected] www.freshtripe.co.uk
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(iL) Soigneur
(iL) Soigneur taking inspiration from the original road racing feed bag, (iL) Soigneur is a bag
company with a difference. From its base in Bristol we design and craft a range of musettes
using limited quantities of modern, colourful and patterned fabric types. We produce
musettes that stand out from the crowd, you won’t see lots of the same bag on your rides
and travels. Whether your need is for yourself, your shop or promotion of an event, we can
produce unique musettes to your exact requirements.
07769176566
[email protected]
Independent Fabrication
(Mosquito & Sideways Cycles)
www.ilsoigneur.co.uk
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Independent Fabrication has been a pioneer in the manufacturing of custom bicycles and
bicycle frames since 1995. Today the IF team of artists and fabricators continue to push the
envelope by using the newest metal technologies and refining accepted techniques. But even
as production methods become more sophisticated with the use of carbon fiber and titanium
shotpeening, the IF team continues to make bikes by hand and respects the craftsmanship
of the old way. But they’ll never stop doing things their own way. THAT’S INDEPENDENT
FABRICATION
www.ifbikes.com
Just Riding Along
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We build custom bicycle wheels for commuting, racing or just riding along. We make choosing
your wheels easy, informative and helpful.
Every wheel is expertly built by hand in our workshop with the parts you have chosen to fit
you and your bike
Improvements in new materials and tubeless technology combined with the application of
tested hand building techniques ensure that our wheels are - and stay - the best.
The Old Rolling Mill - Langsett Rd South - Oughtibridge - Sheffield - S35 0GZ
0114 2864900
[email protected]
www.justridingalong.com
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Kajak Custom
KAJAK CUSTOM has been created from the passion and need for a custom crafted bicycles.
Looking for a well tailored bike in the shop with mass produced bicycles is a difficult task.
KAJAK CUSTOM will make any bike you want, anything you can think off. No matter what you
use your bicycle for, what size and angles you want KAJAK CUSTOM can build a right frame for
your bike, even to your exact specification. Using just the best types of steel to suit your needs
and make sure your bike will last.
07999929774
[email protected]
www.kajakcustom.com
KCNC
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What makes us stand out is plain, good ol’ fashioned passion. We are a company fuelled with
a single desire - to fabricate the world’s best CNC bicycle components. And boy, do we have
some CNC experience to draw on.
We make stems of extreme lightness and strength, exotic bottom brackets, cranks, linkages,
rocker arms, headsets, chain rings, cranks, cassettes, seat posts, seat clamps, jockey wheels,
bar caps, right down to the lightest hollowed bolts of scandium you’ll ever see.
10 Ditton Priors Trading Estate - Ditton Priors - Bridgnorth - Shropshire - WV16 6SS
01746 712882 www.clee-cycles.co.uk
kurtz bikes
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Kurtz bikes was established in 2009 by David Szabo, located in Budapest, Hungary. David
learned framebuilding from Doug Fattic in Niles, Michigan and from Tiziano Zullo in
Castelnuovo del Garda, Italy.
We build bespoked steel frames with the philosophy: put your soul into your work. Beginning
from the design and composing the small details; the brazing, filing, sanding process, color
choices, from the preparation to the final assembly – it is not only work – it’s passion.
+36 30 9723729
[email protected]
www.kurtz.hu
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Leet Bicycles
Leet bikes is the fusion of design guru Nigel Easter and frame building wizard Nick Shaw, and
we are proud to bring our “version one point zero” bike frame to Bespoked 2012. The v1.0 is
fast, rugged and unashamedly urban ... whether you’re a commuter or polo animal; ride 26 or
700; fixed or geared,; tricks or just balls out fast, .. this frame does it all. Fat tubes and rammed
rear end (a design nod to the Saxon Twin tube of old) gives awesome acceleration and sweet
agile handling, whatever you choose to do. Handbuilt to your exact specifications,
[email protected]
www.leetbikes.wordpress.com
Leonardi Racing
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Information coming soon but look here for some further info http://crisptitanium.com/
blog/?p=1000
http://www.leonardiracing.it/
Legend
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A 5000 square foot building and a team able to satisfy your every desire. LEGEND gives you
the chance to visit the factory premises and see first-hand how your frame comes to life. You
can see the materials and technology used, the accurate finishing, the number of hours of
manual labour that go into making our every single product.
Zetta Distribution Ltd - 77 Lammasmead - Broxbourne - Herts - EN10 6PG
0208 133 3228
www.legendfactory.eu
It’s All About the Bike: the Pursuit of Happiness
on Two Wheels by Robert Penn is published by
Penguin. A Sunday Times bestseller in the UK,
it’s been translated into nine languages.
‘A book as brilliant as the invention it celebrates. A
wonderful read.’ Nick Crane
‘Gem of a book.’ The Economist
‘Artfully, Penn turns his quest for new hardware...
into a worldwide spin around cycling and its
culture.’ William Fotheringham, Guardian Review
‘It is difficult not to be swept along by Penn’s
enthusiasm... He writes with authority, humour
and refreshing candour.’ Charles Starmer-Smith,
Sunday Telegraph.
‘A rare and precious portal to the heart and soul of
bike culture,’ Atlantic
‘A joyful book,’ The Scotsman
Copies available to buy
at the ticket desk
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manchester custom cycles
It all began with a desire to have a tall bike. Since then I’ve been delving into the art of frame
building. I build traditional style frames, tall bikes, trailers and advertising bikes.
Recently I’ve been making retro steel CRMO stems and bars. It’s great getting your hands dirty
and making stuff.
[email protected]
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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.
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Mercian Cycles began in Derby in 1946 and are still building bespoke lightweight steel frames,
by hand, using traditional frame-building methods with one craftsman building each frame
from start to finish.
We also specialise in frame repairs, renovations and quality stove enamelling re-sprays for
most makes of frame including Mercians.
7 Shardlow Road - Alvaston - Derby - Derbyshire - DE24 0JG
01332 752468 [email protected] www.merciancycles.co.uk
Merenyi (Mosquito)
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The namesake of Merenyi Bicycles, Daniel Merenyi, is a 34 year old frame builder. Merenyi
spent four years as an apprentice for Dario Pegoretti, and did not only pick up the Veronese
traditions but also the unique philosophy and design concept of his master. Merenyi lugged
frames pass on the expertise of the Veronese masters; the unique design of the lugs showcases
the original ideas of Merenyi; while the geometry of the frames follows state-of-the-art fitting
trends and offer optimum performance. Tubing is Columbus and include the Pegoritchie set
designed by Richard Sachs and Dario Pegoretti. All Merenyi frames are custom-made and in
addition to custom sizing frames have custom graphic designs.
C/o Mosquito Bikes - 123 Essex Road - Islington - London - N1 2SN
020 7226 8765 [email protected] www.mosquito-bikes.co.uk
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Milk Bikes
Milk Bikes aims to keep the demands of maintenance to an absolute minimum through careful
design and component choice. Our first bike is designed for commuting on. It’ll be the kind
of bike you can ride to work and back, park it in the shed and forget about it till you need to
go to work in the morning - no faffing around in between rides, keeping it working smoothly.
www.milkbikes.com/contact/
www.milkbikes.com
[email protected]
www.milltagcc.com
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Moots (Mosquito)
Moots, began building bikes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 1991 and for the last nineteen
years have remained solely focused on hand building the finest titanium frames available.
Each Moots frame is handbuilt with collective care by passionate cyclists and craftspeople
following a meticulous multi-step quality control process throughout each stage of the
building process. All the frames represent Moots very best effort to build the perfect riding
bike.
C/o Mosquito Bikes - 123 Essex Road - Islington - London - N1 2SN
020 7226 8765 [email protected] www.mosquito-bikes.co.uk
www.mawis-bikes.com
Mercian Cycles
milltag
Milltag was born out of a passion for life in the saddle.The individual freedom that cycling
provides is intoxicating, it’s the perfect synthesis of speed and ease, force and grace. On the
bike you remove yourself from the world, it’s just you versus the tarmac or mud and all that
mother nature can throw at you.
www.manchestercustomcycles.co.uk
Mawis Bicycles
[email protected]
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Mosquito Bikes
The Custom Bike Specialist’s. Pegoretti, Independent Fabrication, Zullo, Moots, Demon
Frameworks, Merenyi, Lynskey, Cinelli, Soma, Surly, Kuota, Kinesis, Blue. The finest collection
of custom frame-builders and specialist bike manufacturers you will find in any bike shop,
coupled with the bike-fitting expertise and experience needed to turn your bike dreams
into reality. At Bespoked we are showing frames and bikes from the specialists builders we
represent in the UK - Pegoretti, Independent Fabrication, Zullo, Moots, Demon Frameworks,
Merenyi.
C/o Mosquito Bikes - 123 Essex Road - Islington - London - N1 2SN
020 7226 8765 [email protected] www.mosquito-bikes.co.uk
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MUNDIE
I like my bicycles to be practical and beautiful.
From small-wheel tourers with separable frames (using S&S couplings) built in 1996, through
track bikes I rode at the Masters Track Championships and fixed-gear road bikes, to my latest
road frame my aim has been to make something better than I could find off the shelf.I build
mostly in Columbus tubing and almost all my frames are lugless, fillet-brazed.
I’m based in Harrogate, surrounded by great riding and beautiful countryside.
[email protected]
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www.steve-mundie.co.uk
oak cycles
Oak cycles is a workshop that specializes in the design, fabrication and repair of custom steel
bicycle frames. Every frame is a unique project. There are no stock sizes; nothing comes “off
the peg”. We focus on fit and geometry, and look forward to collaborating with you on your
design. Our bikes have toured the world, crossed finish lines and stood up to long days on the
courier circuit. We understand that a bike is more than just transport, it’s a passion
98 Webber Street - London - SE1 0QL - London
07517890735 [email protected] www.oakcycles.com
MUNDIE
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otm bikes
oTm Bikes is a custom builder of Steel and Titanium bicycle frames handmade in Italy on
the shores of Lake Maggiore just north of Milano. It’s a one man workshop building frames
to measure and offering a wide range of options in all disciplines of cycling, be it Road,
MTB, Touring, Cyclocross, Urban and even Recumbents. oTm Bikes also offers Titanium or
Steel framebuilding courses during intensive “build your frame weeks” with your choice of
technique between TIG or Fillet/Lugget brazing for steel. More info on www.otmbikes.com
and an inside look in the workshop on blog.otmbikes.com
+39 348 573 4023
[email protected]
www.otmbikes.com
Paper Bicycle
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A simple thing, done well.
No paper; just steel, tradition and a touch of magic. This is a beautiful bicycle that is simply
a joy to ride, reliable enough for daily use and durable enough for a lifetime of abuse. The
step through frame will fit everyone, while the enclosed chain, brakes, gears and dynamo just
work. You choose the colour, any colour, options and luggage, then we’ll make it for you here
in Scotland.
High Clunch Farm - Stewarton - Ayrshire - KA3 5JT - Scotland
01560 600 369 [email protected] www.paper-bicycle.com
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Paulus Quiros
We design and build bicycles in Southwest Wales and offer a bespoke service. Our aim is to
design aesthetically beautiful bikes that are engineered to perform superbly and are built
to last. Our distinctive bikes incorporate unique design elements with an emphasis on
craftsmanship that combines excellent build quality with attention to detail. We want our
bikes to be a pleasure to the eye, a pleasure to ride and a pleasure to own.
Unit 15 - Dyfatty Park - Burry Port - Carmarthenshire - SA16 0FB
01554 228557 [email protected] www.paulusquiros.net
Peter’s Bike
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Peter’s Bike started not as a business, but as a hobby. I have designed and built bicycles with
electric engines, which look like vintage, racing bikes. Besides, I renovate old frames and
compose modern, city bikes.
07849754123
[email protected]
www.petersbike.co.uk
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Pegoretti
Hidden away in a small workshop in the hills just outside Trento, Italy, Dario Pegoretti creates
some of the finest bicycles in the world.
Dario Pegoretti Cicli - Via dei Golden 3. - 38052 Caldonazzo (TN) - Italy
[email protected]
www.pegoretticicli.com
PRECISION GROUND
MITRE CUTTERS
LAN71 tube mitre cutters suitable for small
to large bicycle framebuilding shops have
been manufactured in Portland, Oregon, USA
since the early 1970s. Today the cutters are
lathe turned in the Strawberry workshop
(strawberrybicycle.com) from solid PM-T15
HSS particle metal, heat treated to 66-67 HRC
and then precision ground by McKenzie Tool
Grinding. Diameters from 14mm to 50mm
in high tooth count are available for sale
worldwide. To purchase please email
Matt Wilkinson (wilkinsoncycles.com)
at [email protected].
Pinstripe Push Irons
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Pinstripe Pushirons design and handcraft bespoke bicycle frames in steel. For three years I
have been building frames for myself & friends; my aim is to provide unique frames that stand
out from the crowd and echo the riders personality. Performance of the frames is equally
as important as the aesthetics and I am proud to say that my designs are race winning. In
August 2011 I rode my own Pinstripe Pushirons bike onto the top step of the podium in the
singlespeed class at Sleepless in the Saddle.
[email protected]
Qoroz titanium bicycles
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qoroz bikes are designed in the Cotswolds. With over 100 years precision engineering
experience and an unhealthy obsession for cycling, we believe we’re the best custom-made
or made-to-measure titanium frame brand in the UK. Our customers are an integral part of
the design process and dreams become a reality within 6 weeks. We do Race, Road, Touring
(inc belt drive), MTB, 29er, Cross and unique custom-made frames.
QUOC PHAM LTD
www.quocpham.com
[email protected]
+886 912 456 169
Vatch Lane - Eastcombe - Gloucestershire - GL6 7DY
01453 889204 [email protected] www.qoroz.com
Quoc Pham ltd
QUOC PHAM
Cycling Shoes
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Leisure/Touring/commuter style cycling shoes, natural leather upper, rubber sole and hand
lasted.
Leather has been used to take advantage of its many natural qualities. It breathes, neutralises
odours, softens and moulds to fit. It is warm and wind resistant in cold weather yet breathes
to be cool and absorbent in summer.
Unit E153 Riverside Business Centre - Haldane Place - London - SW18 4UQ
[email protected] www.quocpham.com
Racer Rosa Bicycles
Studio 17 - Hiltongrove - Hatherley Mews - London - E17 4QP
020 8520 3023 [email protected] www.racerrosabicycles.co.uk
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Rapha is an online emporium of performance roadwear, accessories, publications and events,
all celebrating the glory and suffering of road riding. This year sees the global expansion
of the Rapha Continental, a project that began in North America in 2007 to rediscover the
property of QUOC PHAM LTD and may not be copied, given to a third party or used for unauthorized purpose.
craft, camaraderie and exploration of road cycling. In 2012, as part of the Continental, Rapha
will embark on a series of rides around the UK on frames from some of the country’s finest
builders. Every new Continental ride will stitch another line across this eccentric landscape.
The Builders - Dave Yates - Brian Rourke - Condor Cycles - Robin Mather- Tom Donhou -Ricky
Feather
文等著作,屬 QUOC PHAM 有限公司(乙方)所有之著作財產權,不得擅自拷貝轉讓或轉賣他人,亦不得作局部修改後轉讓、
甲方)同意在 QUOC PHAM 有限公司監督下自行銷毀,不得轉賣第三人。
E: [email protected] www.rapha.cc
Make your race a sustainable race with
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In London we make custom built and made to measure classic steel bicycles. Our stylish
and minimal designs are a careful selection of the top quality materials produced and
manufactured in Europe. Our frames - in lightweight Columbus tubing - are hand-made
in Italy by Antonio and Ferruccio Taverna, a family business of master frame builders since
1947. They still use the silver-fillet-brazing method (not brass). We make bicycles for a diverse
range of cyclists, from commuters to competitors. Every Racer Rosa bike is a unique, bespoke
project, beautiful and built to last a lifetime.
Rapha
PULL AWAY FROM THE PACK
Why give out the usual t-shirts and tacky metal medals
when you could give:
•Stylish t-shirts in the latest sustainable fabric
•Beautiful medals using reclaimed wood and
reclaimed fabric
•Locally crafted prizes
•And more
www.greenrace.co.uk
[email protected]
GOING GREEN DOESN’T HAVE TO COST MORE
fitness adventure
healthy body & mindthrough adventure sports
Fitness Adventure
offers a holistic
approach to getting
fit through activities
which stimulate the
body and mind.
We provide quality
instruction in climbing, kite
sports, mountainbiking,
kayaking & snow sports.
Fitness Adventure specialises in
using adventure sports to get you fit
while you learn new skills and enjoy
yourself!
To receive further information about
our courses email [email protected]
www.fitnessadventure.co.uk
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Reynolds Technology ltd
Reynolds core business is in “butted” tubing for high-end bikes. Our current flagship is “953”, a
stainless maraging steel with tensile strength around 1800 MPa.
Building 21 - Shaftmoor Industrial Estate - 226 Shaftmoor Lane Hall Green - Birmingham - B28 8SP
012 1777 3853 [email protected] www.reynoldstechnology.biz
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Robin Mather Cycles
Robin Mather builds bespoke steel bicycle frames in his workshop in central Bristol.
Each bike is unique and designed after careful discussion with the client. Although
more than happy to build a pure stripped down fixie, most are versatile, multi
function bikes. He enjoys detail and the physical process of fabrication and can
spend hours cheerfully filing the point of a lug. Robin is an enthusiastic cyclist and
also enjoys coffee and cake.
Centrespace Studios - 6 Leonard Lane - Bristol - BS1 1EA
[email protected] www.robinmathercycles.co.uk
REally Useful Bikes
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Rob Bushill promotes Really Useful Bikes and tries his best to bring you the best bicycles from
many of the world’s smaller suppliers. His focus is on comfort, practicality and a nicer way to
ride. If you want a bicycle to carry 2 or 3 kids to school, the weeks shopping or just a more
comfortable bicycle, he can help. Found in an old dairy in Rodford on the eastern edge of
Bristol his workshop focuses on maintenance of hub gears and hub dynamos, Dutch, English
and cargo bikes. He is inspired by yesterday but informed by today. His bicycles don’t dictate,
they enable, tailored to fit you and your life, that’s bespoke!...
The dairy @ Rodford Elm Cottage - Westerleigh Road - Bristol - BS37 8QF
01454 319960 [email protected] www.reallyusefulbikes.co.uk
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Rock n Road
Our focus is on top quality steel, titanium and carbon bicycles, with our expertise being in
custom geometry and bespoke specification bike builds. We offer a cycle fitting service that
is second to none.
Established for over 16 years, our excellent reputation is built on providing the best knowledge,
advice and service available, not only in the southern area but nationwide.
1 Britannia Road - 1 Britannia Road - Southampton - SO14 5RG
02380 221 022
[email protected]
www.rocknroadcycles.co.uk
Roberts Cycles
HANDBUILT LIGHTWEIGHT CYCLES AND FRAMES
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Our aim is to build your perfect bicycle: a bicycle that’s unique, superbly efficient, fits you
precisely and is a delight to ride. Every Roberts is custom-fitted and made by hand to
increase your comfort, boost your performance and take you closer to achieving your cycling
ambitions.
Whether you’re striving to get fit, get to work, get onto the podium or get out and see the
world, we can build the ideal bike for you.
89 Gloucester Road - Croydon - Surrey - CR0 2DN
020 8684 3370
[email protected]
www.robertscycles.com
call for entries
Bespoked BRISTOL
The UK Handmade Bicycle Show
Spring 2013
Email [email protected] to register
Bespoked
CONSTRUCTOR’S
CHALLENGE
DESIGN - BUILD - RIDE
AN EVENT TO DESIGN, BUILD AND RIDE
THE ULTIMATE BICYCLE FOR MODERN LIFE
AUTUMN 2012
Email [email protected] to register
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Royce
Royce UK Ltd was established in 1980 by Cliff Polton, a precision engineer. Royce Bottom
Bracket Axles are renowned for their combination of strength, stiffness and low weight. They
are machined from aerospace grade titanium and only top quality bearings are use. Royce
Hubs are virtually indestructible and are designed to be able to cope with the toughest of
conditions. They are supplied with all weather seals for durability. Royce Bottom Bracket
Axles, Front and Rear Hubs come with a lifetime guarantee for the original purchaser.Royce
components are used by cyclists at the highest level both nationally and internationally.
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I am a profesional engineer with over 30 years experience and being unable to find a suitable
steel frame a few years ago, I decided to build one myself and enjoyed the process so much,
I made a few more for friends and family. I build lugged steel frames using Reynolds or
Colombus tubing and make wheels the traditional way by hand. Now I build a small number
of frames to order. I am a keen triathlete and still race regularly.
Unit 13F - Queensway - Stem Lane - New Milton - Hampshire - BH25 5NN
01425 620062
[email protected]
SJ Cycles
[email protected]
www.sjcycles.com
www.royceuk.co.uk
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Schwalbe tyres uk ltd
Slate Cycles
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Schwalbe is a family owned company with forty years of design and manufacturing expertise.
Famous for our Marathon touring tyres, in recent years our range has expanded into high end
mountain bike race tyres and now also top level road race tyres with the Ultremo ZX and the
tubular Ultremo HT version. Come and see our 2012 range of tyres that will make your bike
look and perform to this best of its ability.
Artisan steel-frame bicycles from the heart of Snowdonia.
Precision, elegance and economy of design are themes that run innate through the work of
silversmith turned framebuilder and Slate Cyles founder, Christy Boothroyd. These qualities,
combined with an uncompromising bespoke approach to framebuiding, form the underlying
ethos that defines Slate Cycles.
Schwalbe Centre - Hortonwood 30 - Telford - Shropshire - TF1 7ET
www.schwalbe.co.uk
Ty Newydd - Dinorwig - Caernarfon - Gwynedd - LL55 3ES
07896705258 [email protected]
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Shand Cycles
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Strada Wheels ltd
Shand are a small independent manufacturer based in Scotland, producing bespoke frames
since 2003. In spring of 2012 we will be expanding our offer to include a range of highperformance production framesets, all hand-built in Scotland with the same passion and
attention to detail as our custom frames.
We look forward to meeting with you and sharing our new production range of cyclocross,
all-road and road framesets at Bespoked 2012.
Strada Hand Built Wheels has been launched to reintroduce the benefits of hand built wheels
to cyclists who may not have considered them before. After the frame, the wheel of your bike
is the most critical component in how it rides and handles so we consider your weight, height,
physique, power, type of bike and type of road surface before selecting a rim, hub and spokes
to build a wheelset to match you perfectly. All wheels built to 0.05mm true with a lifetime free
truing policy.
3b Nasmyth Court - Houston Industrial Estate - Livingston - Scotland - EH54 5EG
01506 668 966 [email protected] www.shandcycles.com
Suite 9 - Brooklands House - Marlborough Rd - Lancing Business Park - W Sx - BN15 8AF
01903 750040 [email protected] www.stradawheels.co.uk
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Shutt velo rapide
Using traditional cycling jerseys as its inspiration, Shutt Velo Rapide has created a mixture of
cycling wear from sporty to casual, feature rich and designed in complementary colours. We
source almost all of our materials from British manufacturers, truly enabling us to create the
best in British made cycling clothes. We are extremely proud that each of our garments has
been designed and manufactured by hand in the UK.
35 The Grove - Ilkley - Yorkshire - LS29 9NJ
01943 601031 [email protected] www.shuttvr.com
Sideways Cycles
01952 883249
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We are just a couple of regular folks who love bicycles. There’s Tim, who is in charge of trying
to be all things to all people and forgetting stuff and Judith, who has a mean reputation for
showing people products they never knew they couldn’t live without We try to ride as often
as we can, both for enjoyment and to maintain a sound grasp of what works and what doesn’t.
131 Talke Road - Alsager - Cheshire - ST7 2PP
01270 883785
[email protected]
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www.sidewayscycles.com
Swallow bespoke
Since 1981, Swallow has hand-built only bespoke frames for discerning clients around the
World. Each Swallow frame is unique to match the owner’s size, needs and style. You will speak
with the person that will design and build your frame during a detailed consultation, using a
Calfee sizing jig and BikeCAD Pro.We use Reynolds 953, Columbus and other selected stainless
and steel tubing with fillet brazing or hand-cut lugs to achieve exactly the bicycle or tandem
you desire. Adventurous clients can build their own frames with one-to-one tuition on our
frame-building courses.
Church Road - Jackfield - Shropshire - TF8 7AP
[email protected] www.bicycles-by-design.co.uk
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Swrve
Swrve makes stylish urban cycling apparel. Our design concept has always been clean and
simple lines.
Form follows function, a dash of elegance and a dash of street.
[email protected] www.swrve.co.uk
Synergy - Delta 7 - Power Cordz
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Synergy action distribute specialist components to the cycle and triathlonrelated industries,
they specialise in unique and innovative products.Delta 7 sports are the producer of the
Arantix, Ascend (road) and other isotruss related products to the sports market.Arantix is the
worlds first isotruss designed bike and carries no rider weight limits, a lifetime guarantee and
limited production runs. Powercordz are lightweight, unbreakable, lifetime guarantee cable
systems for all bikes.
Velobici was born from our passion for style and comfort, on and off your bike. We have
designed a collection of fantastic cycling apparel, whether riding, socialising or working.
Our clothing and accessories are made in the UK using the highest quality performance
and traditional fabrics, designed and made by experienced professionals using the latest
technology in machinery and make up.
Unit 25 Balena Close - Creekmoor Industrial Estate - Poole - Dorset - BH17 7EB
01202 736662 [email protected] www.synergyaction.eu
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Ted James Design
Ted James Design is a new company started by myself, Ted James - rider, designer, builder.
I’ve only been building frames for three years, but have been thinking about it for nearly 30.
I come from a mountain bike and BMX background and have always been interested in the
development of the design technology, which lead me to design a fixed gear trick frame and
components in collaboration with 14 Bike Co. All my work is manufactured in the UK. Everyday
work is frame renovations and repairs, custom builds, prototyping and riding.
velobici
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0116 254 00 66
[email protected]
www.velobici.cc
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villiers - velo
Every Villiers-Velo bicycle is built around a custom sized frame, the traditional way using only
the finest steel tubing and framebuilding materials from Reynolds, Dedacciai & Columbus
then fitted out with the best components from the likes of Campagnolo, Rohloff & Shimano.
Unit 16 - Pier Approach - Gillingham - Kent - ME7 1RP
[email protected]
www.tedjamesdesign.com
Tokyo Fixed
01634 577427
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Tokyo Fixed started as a web only shop in Tokyo, 2006. We opened our shop front in the heart
of London’s Soho in November 2009. We choose products from all over the world. We choose
clothing not only for cycling but for cycling people. We look for small quality brands who
have a passion for both style and function. The same goes for the cycle and cycle accessories
brands we stock. We also specialise in building custom bikes of any style and making people’s
bicycle ideas come to life.
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[email protected]
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Urban Hunter is a UK based web retailer and distributor with an obsession for functional gear
made by people who care. Their love is technical gear, to be actively used and abused outside
including:
Bagaboo Bags – handmade cycling specific messenger bags, made in a small workshop in
Budapest. Fabric Horse of Philadelphia – Makers of the original U-lock holder from re-cycled
car seat belts. Chain L – the legendary high mileage bike oil from New York
PO BOX 5316 - HOVE - BN52 9TN
01273243279 www.urbanhunter.biz
VeloBrands LLP - Cyfac
www.wilkinsoncycles.com
www.tokyofixedgear.com
Urban Hunter
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Hand-crafted Excellence from France’s Loire Valley since 1982.
Nestled in France’s picturesque Loire Valley, CYFAC® has been expertly crafting
bicycle frames for more than 25 years. Drawing inspiration from the world-famous
vineyards and epic cycling lanes of the local terroir, our artisans infuse each frame
with a time-honored attention-to-detail and passion for cycling. We are a different
breed of frame builder, focusing on our customer’s unique needs and desires ahead
of mass-production and one-size-fits-all products.
01392 276 945 www.velobrands.co.uk
Winter Bicycles
Winter Bicycles manufactures custom bicycles and luxurious necessities including forks,
stems, racks and other fittings. All products are individually tailored for the customer’s needs
by Eric Estlund in Eugene, Oregon. Winter Bicycles carry a sense of year round versatility with
an emphasis on fresh, clean design, practical features and subtle detailing.
Eric will work with you to incorporate the design and features relevant for your uses and
priorities, from performance race bikes to everyday city bikes and commuters. Winter Bicycles’
goal is to put you on the best fitting and performing bicycle for your specific needs.
+ 541.56.5156
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Matt Wilkinson Cycles
As a way to test my bike frames I worked as a cycle courier in London for three years. I finished
my first build and clocked up over 30,000 miles on it in this time, and it’s still my daily ride. Last
year I visited many frame builders in the USA and brought back skills and knowledge to my
own workshop in London.
I’m now honing my torch skills under master brazer Abdul El Saidi at my day job at the
Brompton bicycle factory. I hope you’ll find me with my 3rd frame at the new builders area.
4 Peter Street - London - W1F 0AD
0207 734 1885
www.villiers-velo.co.uk
[email protected]
www.winterbicycles.com
LISTING - Custom Built – In House (excluding painting)
Every aspect of the frame is selected to suit the rider (and their budget), tubing/material, frame angles,
joint type, braze-ons and frame colour. The frame will be the end result of a consultation process often
involving a frame fitting. Not all framebuilders have spraying facilities in house. These frames do not
exist before being commissioned. Expect to pay upwards of £1000 for a custom made frame.
ARGOS RACING CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
Introduction
The aim of this directory is to be the comprehensive reference point for people wanting to find out about
handmade bicycles and those who make them. The section of the directory we have included here is
Custom UK Frame Builders. Please visit our website www.thmbd.com to view the full list of categories
and builders in other countries.
When people talk of a handmade or custom bicycle they are more than likely referring to having the
frame made for them, painted to their specification and then choosing the components to best suit that
style of the frame. These frames will not exist until its commission.
We hope to have included all the UK frame builders in these pages. Please email [email protected] to let
us know of any omissions and we will update our online directory.
*Please note - inclusion in this directory is not an assurance of quality*
Many of the well known mass produced bicycles are handmade but are done so using production line
techniques. So to help clarify the term ‘handmade’ we have come up with some further classification: -
Custom Built – In House (excluding painting)
Every aspect of the frame is selected to suit the rider (and their budget), tubing/material, frame angles,
joint type, braze-ons and frame colour. The frame will be the end result of a consultation process often
involving a frame fitting. Not all framebuilders have spraying facilities in-house. These frames do not
exist before being commissioned.
Expect to pay upwards of £1000 for a custom made frame.
Custom Built – Manufacture Outsourced
Almost identical to the above apart from the manufacture of the frame is outsourced. This is more common with titanium and carbon frames due to the more complex manufacture process. It would not be
uncommon for a frame builder to produce their steel frames in house but outsource other materials.
Again, these frames do not exist before being commissioned.
Expect to pay upwards of £1000 for a custom made frame.
Off The Peg/Boutique Frames and Bicycles (small scale batch production)
To view this catogory visit www.thmbd.com
A frame designer designs the frame, choosing the tubing/materials, angles etc. The frames are then
made to these requirements often in a range of sizes.
These bicycles are sold as frame only or with a selection of build options as the designer will have given
consideration to what will suit the style of frame. These frames exist before commission.
Expect to pay upwards of £300 for a frame depending upon materials, complete bicycles often cost
around £1000 but this depends greatly on the components.
Manufacture can be in house or outsourced this will be stated in the listing.
Within this category are some larger producers who make a range of bicycles of which only some meet
the ‘boutique’ label.
Vintage Frames and Bicycles - To view this catogory visit www.thmbd.com
Previously used frames that have been renovated, often to your requirements. These frames could be
any of the above and are often sold as complete bicycles with boutique components
ARTHUR CAYGILL CYCLES
Borough Road - Gallowfields Trading Estate - Richmond - North Yorkshire - DL10 4SX
T: 01748 825469 E: [email protected]
www.arthurcaygillcycles.biz
ATLANTIC BOULEVARD
Star Works - Church Street - Bury - Lancashire - BL9 6BN
T: 0161 762 0456 E: [email protected]
www.atlantic-boulevard.co.uk
BICYCLES BY DESIGN - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BOB JACKSON CYCLES
Station Buildings - Stanningley Road - Bramley - Leeds - LS13 3EG
T: 0113-2559844 E: [email protected]
www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk
BOO CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BRIAN ROURKE - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BURLS - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
CHRIS MARSHALL CYCLES
Unit 1 - Cornmill Garage - Halifax Rd - Ingrow Bridge - Keighley - Yorks - BD21 5AX
T: 01535 691073 E: [email protected]
www.marshallcycles.com
CLARKSTON CYCLE CENTRE
681 Clarkston Road - Netherlee - Glasgow - Scotland - G44 3SE
T: 0141 6331152 E: [email protected] www.clarkstoncyclecentre.co.uk
COFA ENGINEERING - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
COOMBES CYCLES
94 Widemarsh Street - Hereford - HR4 9HG
E: [email protected]
www.coombescycles.co.uk
CORRADO CUSTOM CYCLES
Liverpool
T: 07988746014
CURTIS BIKES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
CUSTOM BUILT – IN HOUSE - CONTINUED
DAVE YATES CYCLES
Ivy House Farm - Hawthorn Hill - Coningsby - Lincoln - LN4 4UW
T: 01526 343322 E: [email protected] www.daveyatescycles.co.uk
DEMON FRAMEWORKS - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
DONHOU BICYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
DOUG PINKERTON
Redditch- Worcstershire
T: 07778429313 E: [email protected]
CUSTOM BUILT – IN HOUSE - CONTINUED
LEET BIKES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
LEVON PEGG FRAMES
Birmingham
T: 07729 047 158 E: [email protected]
LONGSTAFF CYCLES
Albert Street - Chesterton - Staff - ST5 7JF
T: 01782 561966
www.longstaffcycles.com
MANCHESTER CUSTOM CYCLES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
DOWNLAND CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
MERCIAN CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
EDISON CYCLES
83 High Street - Chesterfield - S43 4JX
T: 01246 808000
MUNDIE - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
www.edisoncycles.co.uk
ELLIS BRIGGS CYCLES
Otley Rd - Shipley - West Yorkshire - BD17 7DS
T: 01274 583221 E: [email protected]
NEIL ORRELL CYCLES
395 Hollingwood Avenue - New Moston - Greater Manchester - M40 0JQ
T: 0161 6811517
www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk
NIMBUS CYCLES
73 Dukes Brow - Blackburn - Lancashire - BB2 6DH
T: 01254 681162 E: [email protected]
ENIGMA TITANIUM LIMITED - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
OAK CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
FEATHER CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
OVERBURYS SPECIALIST CYCLES
138 Ashley Road - Bristol - BS6 5PA
T: 0117 955 7924
FIELD CYCLES
64 Upper Valley Road - Sheffield - South Yorkshire - S8 9HB
E: [email protected]
www.fieldcycles.com
PAULUS QUIROS - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
FRESH FABRICATIONS LTD
Croydon
T: 02036231124 / 07590537191
www.nimbuscycles.co.uk
E: [email protected]
www.fieldcycles.com
HAMMOON CYCLES
24 J Wincombe Business Park - Shaftesbury - Dorset - SP79QJ
T: 07779104350 E: [email protected]
www.hammooncycles.com
KAJAK CUSTOM - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
KCNC - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
KEVIN WINTER
7 Cleves Avenue - Ferry Hill - County Durham - DL17 8BN
T: 01740 652281 E: [email protected]
PENNINE CYCLES
1019 Thornton Road - Bradford - West Yorkshire - BD8 0PA
T: 01274 881030 E: [email protected]
www.penninecycles.com
PETER’S BIKE - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
PINSTRIPE PUSH IRONS - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
REALLY USEFUL BIKES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
ROBERTS CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
ROBIN MATHER CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
CUSTOM BUILT – IN HOUSE - CONTINUED
ROMAN ROAD CYCLES
Ddol-las - FfarmersLlanwrda - Carmarthenshire - SA1 9 8JP
T: 01558 650336 E: [email protected]
www.roman-road.co.uk
RON COOPER
Old Farm Buildings - Maiden Lane - Dartford - Kent - DA1 4LX
T: 01322 555549
ROTRAX CYCLES
190 Weston Lane - Southampton - Hants - SO19 9HL
T: 023 8043 3909 E: [email protected]
www.rotraxcycles.wordpress.com
SHAND CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
SJ CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
SLACK CYCLING
32B St Lawrence Terrace - London - W10 5SX
T: 02089699100 E: [email protected]
www.slackcycling.com
SLATE CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
SONDEC CYCLES
222 Wellgate - Rotherham - S. Yorkshire - S60 2PD
T: 01709 369607
STEVE GOFF CYCLES & FRAMES
Unit 7A - Peel Road - West Pimbo - Skelmersdale - Lancs - WN8 9PT
T: 01695 720030
www.steve-goff-frames.co.uk
SWALLOW BESPOKE - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
TAYLOR BICYCLE FRAMES Norfolk
T: 01953 888279 E: [email protected]
www.taylormadebikes.co.uk
TED JAMES DESIGN - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
Trevor Jarvis Cycles
Makers of high quality hand built lightweight frames including the ‘Flying Gate’ design
which is 75 years old this year. For some time now it has been known of my pending
retirement. At the tender age as the age of 80 gets nearer it is time to start considering the
possibility that you don’t go on forever. A young engineer, Jeremy Cartwright, has joined
the company to learn the skills of the trade to continue building T. J. Cycle’s frames and
to take the company forward. Jeremy has had full mechanical engineering training and is
skilled in most aspects of it, which will be of great value in the building of the frames to the
high quality that has been the hall mark of the company.
Jeremy Cartwright - Jasmine Cottage - 136 Snead Common - Abberley - Worcester - WR6 6AF
T: 05601648221
E: [email protected]
www.tjcycles.co.uk
The
stunning
new
ColourBolt
2012
collection
on
stand
36,
revealed
for
the
first
time,
in
various
states
of
undress.
colourbolt.com
CUSTOM BUILT – IN HOUSE - CONTINUED
VERNON BARKER CYCLES
101 Chesterfield Road - Dronfield - S18 2XE
T: 01246 411759 E: [email protected]
www.vernonbarkercycles.co.uk
VILLIERS-VELO - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
WILL’S WHEELS
482 Manchester Road - Heaton Chapel - Stockport - SK4 5DL
T: 0161 432 4936 E: [email protected]
www.willswheelsshop.co.uk
WILKINSON CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
WOODRUP CYCLES
345-347 Kirkstall Rd - Kirkstall - Leeds - LS4 2H
T: 0113 263 6212 E: [email protected]
www.woodrupcycles.com
LISTING - Custom Built – Manufacture Outsourced
Almost identical to Custom Built - In House, apart from the manufacture of the frame is outsourced.
This is more common with titanium and carbon frames due to the more complex manufacturing
process. It would not be uncommon for a framebuilder to produce their steel frames in house but
outsource other materials. Again, these frames do not exist before being commissioned.
Expect to pay upwards of £1000 for a custom made frame
14 BIKE CO - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BRICK LANE BIKES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BURLS - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
COLOURBOLT - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
CONDOR CYCLES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
FLAT FRAME SYSTEMS LTD- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
QOROZ- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
RACER ROSA BICYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
TOKYO FIXED - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
Off The Peg/Boutique Frames and Bicycles (small scale batch production)
To view this catogory visit www.thmbd.com
A frame designer designs the frame, choosing the tubing/materials, angles etc. The frames are then
made to these requirements often in a range of sizes.
These bicycles are sold as frame only or with a selection of build options as the designer will have given
consideration to what will suit the style of frame. These frames exist before commission.
Expect to pay upwards of £300 for a frame depending upon materials, complete bicycles often cost
around £1000 but this depends greatly on the components.
Manufacture can be in house or outsourced this will be stated in the listing.
Within this category are some larger producers who make a range of bicycles of which only some meet
the ‘boutique’ label.
AWARD BICYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BROTHER CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
BRICK LANE BIKES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
CONDOR CYCLES- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
COTIC - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
DOWNLAND CYCLES LTD- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
MILK BIKES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
PAPER BICYCLE - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
QOROZ- EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
SHAND CYCLES - EXHIBITOR - DETAILS IN SHOW CATALOGUE
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