The second in a three-part series: 12 bikes and components in a photo essay bringing you the Bespoked Dresden24 custom bike expo. Manufaktur83, Milara, Milli, Ornus, Pinion, Quokka, Raketa, Qvist, Rohloff, Sour, Stolen Garage, Tim Tas + Rek

The first in a three-part series: 11 bikes and components in a photo essay bringing you the Bespoked Dresden24 custom bike expo: Alugear, Amapola, Arko, Charbon, Dresdner Pulverei, Fernweh, Garage66, Huhn x2, Huettel, Kobel

With unprecedented international participation in any custom bike show this century, Year Two for the Bespoked Dresden custom bicycle show, 18-20 October, builds on the success of its first edition in 2023.

Roving reporter Chris Keller-Jackson dived in at Manchester's 'Vicky Baths' venue on June 28 and found that while the spirit of innovation and progress is alive and kicking within the UK bike manufacturing scene, it's balanced with a respectful nod to the ground on which the modern industry stands.