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By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 14 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Bespoked is the UK\u2019s largest custom bike<\/a> show, bringing together some of the most reputable frame builders from around the world, as well as many up and coming designers.<\/p>\n

Now in its 11th year, the show takes place at the Lee Valley Velodrome in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. It\u2019s the first time the show has been in London having previously taken place in Bristol and Harrogate, Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve put together a round-up of some of the wildest, weirdest and most desirable bikes from this year\u2019s show.<\/p>\n

Windover Bikes<\/h2>\n
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The Windover Bostal is the brand\u2019s gravel bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Windover Bikes is based on the East Sussex coast and there are two bikes in its range, both designed for bikepacking<\/a> and riding around the South Downs Way.<\/p>\n

The Bostal is a gravel bike<\/a> that\u2019s manufactured in the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n

The frame is constructed from Reynolds 853 steel and is designed to be taken on gravel tracks and muddy byways, while it\u2019s also claimed to have good road manners.<\/p>\n

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The frame relies on trusty Reynolds 853 steel tubing. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s plenty of tyre clearance. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The fork features plenty of eyelets and a flip chip.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There are mounts under the down tube for additional storage. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The chainstays feature a brace between them. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The cables are routed internally via a port on the underside of the down tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The fork is open-mould and sees mounts for carrying cargo, as well as a flip chip to adjust the geometry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cables are routed internally and enter the frame just underneath the down tube.<\/p>\n

Windover rates the Bostal up to 700 x 50mm gravel bike tyres<\/a> and the frame uses a T47 bottom bracket<\/a> with an 86.5mm shell width.<\/p>\n

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The Beacon is a prototype rigid mountain bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Beacon is a rigid mountain bike designed for \u201cwhen gravel tyres and road derived geometry are no longer enough\u201d.<\/p>\n

It is currently in a prototype stage, which you can tell by how close the rear tyre is to the seat tube.<\/p>\n

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The Beacon uses Windover\u2019s new \u2018Type 3\u2019 fork.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Rather than use an open-mould fork as it does on the Bostal, Windover has designed its own Type-3 fork, which sees a 415mm axle-to-crown measurement and 29\u00d72.5in mountain bike tyre<\/a> clearance.<\/p>\n

The Beacon sports a 68-degree head tube angle and 74-degree seat tube angle.<\/p>\n

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The bar allows for multiple hand positions. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The brand may include further mounts inside the main triangle to adjust the bottle cage\u2019s position. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s some interesting detailing at the dropouts. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The seatstay features a supporting brace. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

On production models, Windover says it is going to lengthen the rear-end and will also add racking mounts for mudguards<\/a> or a rack towards the dropout. It may also introduce a third bottle cage boss to allow for re-positioning the bottle cage.<\/p>\n

The Beacon frame is claimed to weigh just under 2kg. There is also routing for a dropper seatpost<\/a>. It uses a T47 bottom bracket with a 92mm shell width.<\/p>\n

Variangle<\/h2>\n
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The Variangle is certainly quirky.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Variangle is an interesting mountain bike concept from Peter Charnaud, who is looking for a brand to take on the design.<\/p>\n

The bike sees an adjustable lead screw, which when you adjust it, can change the head tube angle of the bike from between 65 and 75 degrees while maintaining the existing handlebar height.<\/p>\n

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The 75-degree setting.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

You simply undo the locking screw, make the adjustment and then lock it back into place.<\/p>\n

The rough-and-ready aluminium frame construction is by design, and is said to avoid twist.<\/p>\n

Outside of the adjustment system, the brash linkage and suspension design is worth a gander.<\/p>

Shand Kirk<\/h2>\n
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The Shand Kirk oozes class.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Hot on the heels of the Stooshie, Shand exhibited its even more versatile Kirk (Scottish for \u2018church\u2019) gravel bike with a silver Shimano GRX groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The main triangle of the frame is constructed from Columbus Life steel tubing, whereas the rear triangle uses Dedacciai steel.<\/p>\n

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The flip chip is an original design. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The head tube badge shows off Shand\u2019s roots. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Plenty of mounting points. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The fork is of Shand\u2019s own design and sees the use of a flip chip that adjusts the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees and the fork rake by 10mm.<\/p>\n

It has a tyre clearance of up to 700x50mm, compared to 42mm on the Stooshie.<\/p>\n

Paragon PolyDrop dropouts are used to achieve better mud clearance.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re digging the polished silver groupset. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The silver levers are a particular highlight. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A skull-and-crossbones graphic on the seat tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There are mounting points on the top of the top tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A Gusset PF30 bottom bracket is currently used. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

You can run the Kirk with a conventional derailleur-based drivetrain<\/a>, but Shand says the use of the dropouts also means you can run it as a singlespeed<\/a> or with a belt-drive.<\/p>\n

The brand is close to finalising an eccentric SRAM DUB bottom bracket so it can be used with SRAM drivetrains.<\/p>\n

Shand also says it\u2019s looking at making its own dropouts for future projects.<\/p>\n

Mosaic<\/h2>\n
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The Mosaic MT-2 is a stunner.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Mosaic MT-2 is a hardtail cross-country mountain bike<\/a> designed as a \u201cfast and efficient, highly capable hardtail\u201d with \u201ca hint of rowdy trail shredding built in\u201d. It replaces the MT-1.<\/p>\n

The titanium frame is paired with a 120mm-travel suspension fork and uses custom geometry, with the \u2018Moto Green\u2019 painted rather than anodised.<\/p>\n

A size medium frame has a 67-degree head tube angle, 75.1-degree effective seat tube angle and a 445mm reach.<\/p>\n

The MT-2 can accept up to a 29\u00d72.6in rear tyre and runs on a 73mm threaded bottom bracket.<\/p>\n

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The \u2018Moto Green\u2019 paint scheme is rather fetching.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Enve and Chris King is always a winning combination. <\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The welding is seamless. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The head tube badge looks luxurious. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The cables are routed externally. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

All of the cables are run externally down the down tube using guides and the bike is built around a smattering of exotic ENVE and Chris King components.<\/p>\n

Salitter<\/h2>\n
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This Salitter is brimming with details.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This Salitter is a 140mm hardtail mountain bike passion project from Berkshire-based Sarah Green.<\/p>\n

The bike is almost exclusively decked out in SRAM components, with the only exceptions the Hope headset, Selle Italia saddle and Schwalbe tyres.<\/p>\n

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The head tube angle is a slack 63 degrees. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The seatstays meet the top tube rather than the seat tube to boost tyre clearance. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s a buffet of SRAM components. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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This can\u2019t have been fun for the sprayer\u2026 <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The rear brake cable is routed internally. <\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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All of the Pantone colours used on the frame feature at the back of the seat tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The frame is constructed from Reynolds 853 steel and is claimed to weigh in the region of 2kg. It pairs a 63-degree head tube angle and 75-degree seat tube angle with a 536mm reach.<\/p>\n

The brake hose is routed internally and Green says there is a guided sleeve inside to stop it from rattling.<\/p>\n

Green says the paintwork was designed by Lucienne Day, and then executed by London-based Quintessential Customs Workshop.<\/p>\n

The bike uses Paragon PolyDrop dropouts and the seatstays meet the top tube past the seat tube junction in a bid to improve tyre clearance, which is rated up to 29\u00d72.4in.<\/p>\n

Actofive P-Train 165<\/h2>\n
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This Actofive looks as though it\u2019ll slay the trails.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The P-Train 165 is the burgeoning German brand\u2019s new high-pivot<\/a> enduro mountain bike, which will replace the original P-Train 145.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a modular system \u2013 although this display bike has 165mm of suspension travel at the rear, it can also accept 145, 155 or 175mm rear shocks. This display bike pairs the 165mm shock with a 170mm fork.<\/p>\n

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The new high-pivot enduro bike replaces the P-Train 145.<\/span> <\/figcaption> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The P-Train 165 showcases aluminium. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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You can adjust the length of rear shock used. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s ribbed seatstay protection. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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You can route the cables and hoses externally, if you wish. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The aluminium frame uses a bonded structure, in the vein of Pole and is said to weigh in the region of 4kg. Excess material is machined out of the chainstays to save weight.<\/p>\n

There is a flip chip that can adjust the head tube angle by plus or minus one degree, which is said to be 64 degrees as stock.<\/p>\n

There are lots of bosses on the inside of the down tube and Actofive says this is to either run a rear brake cable externally or to mount tools and supplies.<\/p>\n

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A closer look at the \u2018Brake Torque Support\u2019. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s frame protection under the down tube. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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You can adjust the length of rear shock used. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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There\u2019s ribbed seatstay protection. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Actofive also manufacture its own cranks. <\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The bike also features a floating caliper with what Actofive dubs the \u2018Brake Torque Support\u2019 to counter the anti-rise characteristics of the suspension design, which can stiffen up under braking.<\/p>\n

Actofive also manufactures its own cranks, which are on display on this bike. They also see a bonded and hollow construction.<\/p>\n

Smithy tracklocross bike<\/h2>\n
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The Smithy tracklocross bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Welsh frame builder Smithy has a variety of bikes on display at Bespoked, including this out-there yet classic-looking, fixed-gear tracklocross bike.<\/p>\n

Frame builder Chris Yeoman says he made the bike\u2019s fork first, with its double-decker crown design, then built the rest of the bike to fit the fork.<\/p>\n

Riding a fixed-gear bike with no brakes may strike fear into the heart of many, but there isn\u2019t even the option to fit a brake caliper to the front fork on this bike.<\/p>\n

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Yeoman says he designed the bike around the fork.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Yeoman says he could have incorporated a mount for a disc brake caliper, but he decided against it, partly so he could use the wheels fitted to this bike, which are built around polished Phil hubs.<\/p>\n

Smithy also has a Flying Gates time trial bike on display, having recently acquired the rights to build the design.<\/p>\n

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The bike has pretty lust-worthy Phil hubs.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Yeoman says the Flying Gates design originated in the 1930s and was revived by Trevor Jarvis, who is now in his 80s, back in\u00a0the 1970s.<\/p>\n

While demand for a steel time trial bike built in the 1930s may be small, Yeoman says he has built five this year for customers.<\/p>\n

36in-wheel Huhn Cycles mountain bike<\/h2>\n
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This Huhn Cycles mountain bike has large 36in wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This custom build from German frame-building and design studio Huhn Cycles has monstrously large 36in wheels.<\/p>\n

The large frame was built for Tim Ahnsorge, who is over 6ft 5in tall.<\/p>\n

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The bike has a custom 3D-printed saddle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Ahnsorge says the wheels use carbon rims manufactured by Alchemist. He says the diameter of the wheels means the bike struggles with tight corners but feels great on long straight runs, which will be suitable for his ambition to ride the Race Across Germany.<\/p>\n

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It has an Ingrid rear derailleur.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The suspension fork is built to accommodate large wheels.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The bike has a 3D-printed saddle from Posedla, based in the Czech Republic. Posedla\u2019s saddles are custom-made and based on each rider\u2019s anatomy. They cost \u20ac490.<\/p>\n

The bike has an Ingrid rear derailleur<\/a> and bags with a colour scheme that is similar to the frame\u2019s paintjob.<\/p>\n

The suspension comes from a front fork made by Intend that can accommodate the atypical wheel diameter.<\/p>\n

Donhou cargo bike<\/h2>\n
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The cargo bike is built to be suitable for heavy loads but ride like a typical town bike, unweighted.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Frame builder Donhou was originally based in London but moved its workshop to Athens two years ago, where it now also has a concept store.<\/p>\n

Donhou is presenting its new cargo bike at Bespoked.<\/p>\n

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The bike has an integrated rack.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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This bike has a Shimano Altus derailleur and cassette, but you can see the horizontal dropouts for singlespeed builds.\u00a0<\/span> <\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The bike has an integrated front rack and is built to be a versatile machine, capable of carrying large loads.<\/p>\n

However, Donhou says the idea behind the bike was to create a design that rides like a typical town or commuter bike<\/a> when it isn\u2019t loaded up.<\/p>\n

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Look at this cute thing.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The cargo bike can be built up a number of ways, with gears and a 1x drivetrain<\/a>, or as a singlespeed.<\/p>\n

Donhou also has a balance bike on display loaded up with miniature frame bags.<\/p>\n

Sideways gravel bike<\/h2>\n
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The Sideways gravel bike built by Viola Townsend.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Sideways is a composite frame-building company based in the northeast of England and run by Viola Townsend.<\/p>\n

Alongside three other builders, Townsend was awarded the Bespoked x SRAM Inclusivity scholarship for this year\u2019s show.<\/p>\n

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Townsend was given plenty of SRAM XPLR components for this build.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The scholarship provided Townsend with the opportunity to have a Sideways booth at the show and with the SRAM XPLR<\/a> components seen on this gravel bike.<\/p>\n

Townsend is a composites specialist and has worked for aerospace, bathtub and fishing reel companies over the past five years.<\/p>\n

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The bike has Paragon Machine Works dropouts.<\/span><\/figcaption> Stan Portus \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Building bikes was always a side project, but Townsend started doing it full-time in January.<\/p>\n

The gravel bike uses dropouts made by Paragon Machine Works, which means it can be run with different axle standards, including thru-axles and quick-release skewers. The dropouts also mean it can be set up singlespeed.<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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