Bespoked Handmade bicycle show 2015 - gallery

Bespoked Handmade bicycle show 2015 - gallery

Our picks from the UK's answer to NAHBS

Bespoked Handmade bicycle show 2015 - gallery

Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media

Oli Woodman

Published: April 20, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Bespoked Handmade bicycle show 2015 - gallery - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Hickman features adjustable contact points to create a one-size-fits-all bicycle - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The stem is adjustable via a rail and clamp system similar to what you'd normally see on a seatpost/saddle - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Telescopic frame sections mean make for a widely adjustable seating position - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Custom made by COFA Engineering, this is the bike of the UK's tallest man (he's 7ft 7in / 2.31m tall). That's a 30in frame with a 32in top tube and those are 29in wheels! To put things into perspective our Seb (on the bike) is 6ft 3in! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
See, we weren't lying! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Curtis AM7 is such a pure creation, we are seriously envious of anyone who's been lucky enough to have had one made! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Brazing level: master - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This Curtis is designed for children with dwarfism and its detailing is no less special than anything else from the brand - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This is one of the more unusual places we've seen a Hope disc brake - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Small yet plump and oh so pink - a bespoke fat bike from Bristol based builder Automatic Cycles - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Japanese company Ogre brought along this curious looking titanium downhill bike - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Here's just some of the wonderful detailing that was on display from Phoenix Hotworks of London - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Chris Bling - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This 142x12mm singlespeed specific hub is a new addition to the Chris King range - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The Chris King R45 disc hubs are now available to fit the latest 12mm front axles - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
The aggressive front end of a TT concept bike from Tom Sturdy of SturdyCycles - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Keim Cycles produces several amazing looking road machines from wood - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
That's a 28t Campy sprocket right there… the work of Justin Russell from Wheel Works - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Nope, that isn't just paint! - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
A tapered steel head tube was a unique challenge for Essex based framebuilder Swallow Cycles - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Glance at this custom Charge Cooker Ti 27.5 and you may not even notice the 27.5 rubber - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This XTR equipped Cielo is one of the classiest and most understated builds we've ever seen - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Cielo's road machines are similarly beautiful - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Here's a good way to make an ugly stack of spacers look a little more easy on the eye - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This custom hardtail from titanium specialist Wittson featured a no expenses spared component list including carbon hoops from AX Lightness - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
You wanted flawless welds? You came to the right place - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This wonderful fixie frame was also on display from Wittson - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
We'd love to experience how this one rides - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This collaboration between builders Takhion and Tsubasa Mass is a recreation of a historically significant track machine. It'll soon be auctioned off to raise money for victims of the war in Ukraine - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This gentleman was so inspired he couldn't resist having a doodle - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Delicate finishing touches from Satoma Cycles - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This belt-driven lugged creation from Olsen Bicycles drops a regular down tube in favour of a seatstay-mirroring effect - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
We couldn't help but love these solid bronze bicycle models from the Bronze Cycle Co - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Italian exotica finished in a classic British shade - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
This Rohloff-equipped titanium tandem from Germany company Wheeldan was designed to provide perfect transport for father and son - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media
Even the cranks are optimised for smaller legs - Oliver Woodman/Immediate Media

This year's Bespoked handmade bicycle show has just passed, and once again it was a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the most special bicycles being produced today.

If you couldn't make it to Bristol last weekend then you can get up to speed with many of the highlights from the show in our gallery at the top of this page.

Oli Woodman

Audience Development Manager

Former BikeRadar staffer Oli is passionate about anything with wheels and/or an engine or motor. A keen eye for technical detail and a general curiosity for how things work often gives Oli a unique insight into products he's either testing or writing about. An unhealthy interest in older motor vehicles keeps him poor but happy.
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