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Bespoked 2016


Bespoked

April 2016

Ted James Design: wild style

British builder Ted James cut his teeth in the industry by building BMX frames to replace the frames he'd often break through hard riding. Now he imparts his offbeat style to a whole range of bicycle types.

Bespoked

April 2016

Bespoked

April 2016

Reflections on a memorable year

Bespoked has grown into a major player in the resurgent artisan bicycles industry. Founder Phil Taylor talks about his impressions of the 2016 Bespoked and what he's likely to do for the 2017 event.

Bespoked

April 2016

Bespoked

April 2016

Demon Cycles - Vented cycling jacket

First an award winner at handbuilt bicycle shows on both sides of the Atlantic, now Tom Warmerdam of Demon Frameworks has designed a cycling and casual jacket that looks like a winner.

Bespoked

April 2016

Tim Tas & Rek - Loads of fun

Inspired by bag designers for the flourishing US randonneuring scene, Jean Michel Timmermans decided to introduce European cyclists to the joys of American style bicycle luggage.

Bespoked

April 2016

Bespoked

April 2016

Bikes of Bespoked 2016 - Part 1

Bespoked is an international event with a distinctive British atmosphere. Anna Schwinn gives her impressions and finds some frame building gems on the floor of Europe's major artisan bicycle show.