It’s very generous to highlight products on your channel that might otherwise receive very little coverage. I’m always amazed by the talent and creativity of people, and this especially applies to cottage industries in the UK.
That, and it has to be so much more fun than doing basically the same talk about basically the same frames from basically the same big companies as the previous 10 years...
Thanks for featuring that bike from Sideways, thats what carbon should be! Had never heard of them before which is what this kind fo show is all about!
I should seriously ask her to build me a fast endurance bike. Wouldn't be any more expensive than a Giant Defy SL frameset. I want that 386EVO Bottom Bracket. I some ways I like that better than a T-47 for a DUB or 30mm spindle.
I was there over the weekend and it was super. Ricky Feather bikes looked outrageously good. The craftsmanship, fit and finish are in a different league. Just my 2 cents.
Hi, do you remember what happened to UK brand Windy Milla? They used to make custom carbon bikes in The UK. However, all their social media accounts are gone. So is their official website. What happened?
Totally agree when done well hand made carbon frames can be special! I have a hand made Tommasini Carbon VLC2, with custom carbon lay up, custom geometry and a unique special Tommasini bottom bracket! Superb frame bike, which sadly is no longer made.
Can't stop but feeling sad that China has basically all of the bike market, has production excellence, is now innovating aggressively, and what you find in the West is a bunch of hipsters and nerds making micro runs of things by hand, presumably by passion rather than out of a business mindset. Feels like s textbook example of deindustrialization.
It’s a game of expectations. Can you really expect a fully assembled £1000 bike to be completely perfect? There are so many limitations of skill labour time and materials to get that price. However a bike marketed as high performance and high quality with a corresponding price tag, should be well… perfect.
My you tube has been invaded with 'modern' content. I suppose i only have myself to blame. Anyway, this vid was like fresh air. MORE BSPOKE PLEASE!!!! (Reap was pretty cool!)
I had thought Velocity had disappeared at one time here in Australia they were huge but low and behold at Fyxo's Made bike show this weekend gone they had a booth and a big range of rim profiles and colours.
her bikes shouldnt have imperfections unless she wanted that look on purpose. a mold can be made perfect and any imperfections can easily be sanded out.
The bikes on the Craft Bikes stand and the customer focussed engagement from Jim and Chloe was truly outstanding! Conversely, Reilly didn’t engage with this female buyer at all. Not even a hello. I went straight back to Craft, where I’d felt valued, and bought from them. Brilliant couple 🙌
Congratulations on the new bike. Amazing. I couldn’t get a chat with Craft sadly. I think all sales reps at these shows have a low energy blip at times. It’s long hard days for them and not everyone gets the best service. I did manage to speak with Reilly and learnt a lot from them. Must have caught them at a good time.
@@Mapdec, Paul, that’s a valid consideration. Looking forward to the whole process and input of getting a handcrafted build. Maybe I’ll bring it up when it’s built - you’re welcome to do a review for the channel, if you are in the 5”7 ballpark.
The Athertons are well known and well proven riders in the Dowhill scene. Rachel and Gee have both won the Championship. Their frames are on another level
It’s very generous to highlight products on your channel that might otherwise receive very little coverage. I’m always amazed by the talent and creativity of people, and this especially applies to cottage industries in the UK.
That, and it has to be so much more fun than doing basically the same talk about basically the same frames from basically the same big companies as the previous 10 years...
Thanks for featuring that bike from Sideways, thats what carbon should be! Had never heard of them before which is what this kind fo show is all about!
Rah, check out those tan lines 💪🏻👌🏻 Good work
Love the hand-built carbon fiber frames. Also love the 3d printed lugs to pair with carbon fiber tubes for custom designs.
nice tan lines / paint job....
So proud of them. You should see my calfs 🤗
I should seriously ask her to build me a fast endurance bike. Wouldn't be any more expensive than a Giant Defy SL frameset. I want that 386EVO Bottom Bracket. I some ways I like that better than a T-47 for a DUB or 30mm spindle.
Really appreciate the coverage, thank you! Most press skipped us at the show
Most press aren’t mechanics I guess.
Most press are just paid marketing BS.
I was there over the weekend and it was super. Ricky Feather bikes looked outrageously good. The craftsmanship, fit and finish are in a different league. Just my 2 cents.
The Reap Vekta is an amazing bike. But Reap were a no-show at the Cyclist Magazine track day earlier this year too. Hope they are ok.
Realy love this kind of content! More please!
Hi, do you remember what happened to UK brand Windy Milla? They used to make custom carbon bikes in The UK. However, all their social media accounts are gone. So is their official website. What happened?
1:31 3k GBP is bonkers for what it is! 3k USD gets one a Madone SL. Not SLR, just the SL!
@7:40…aren’t Hope making MTB frames by conventional molding in the UK?
Great video! Thanks Paul!
Totally agree when done well hand made carbon frames can be special! I have a hand made Tommasini Carbon VLC2, with custom carbon lay up, custom geometry and a unique special Tommasini bottom bracket! Superb frame bike, which sadly is no longer made.
Great video. I can also recommend the INDYMAN beer festival which takes place in the same old swimming baths. Beautiful old building!
I am very proud of the first artisan, but the fiber/resin ratio is sort of terrifying😬
Have you tried colnago g3x?
I went to Bespoke in Bristol. Incredible skills on show by people with a real passion for their craft.
Can't stop but feeling sad that China has basically all of the bike market, has production excellence, is now innovating aggressively, and what you find in the West is a bunch of hipsters and nerds making micro runs of things by hand, presumably by passion rather than out of a business mindset. Feels like s textbook example of deindustrialization.
Lots of truth here.
Are there any bikes under $1000 (790.65 GBP) that don't have design and/or manufacturing defects?
It’s a game of expectations. Can you really expect a fully assembled £1000 bike to be completely perfect? There are so many limitations of skill labour time and materials to get that price. However a bike marketed as high performance and high quality with a corresponding price tag, should be well… perfect.
Interesting video, great to see how creative people can be
Wow awesome place to go at as a bike enthusiast
My you tube has been invaded with 'modern' content. I suppose i only have myself to blame. Anyway, this vid was like fresh air. MORE BSPOKE PLEASE!!!! (Reap was pretty cool!)
so. where were the bikes?
I had thought Velocity had disappeared at one time here in Australia they were huge but low and behold at Fyxo's Made bike show this weekend gone they had a booth and a big range of rim profiles and colours.
Handmade and custom built is not always synonymous with a good product. More of a sculpture than a high-end machine.
her bikes shouldnt have imperfections unless she wanted that look on purpose. a mold can be made perfect and any imperfections can easily be sanded out.
Sharp tan lines 🔥😎
That was epic
Would love to know more about Reap bikes.
The parts of the Reilly appear to be cast, not 3D printed, but I'm not sure.
I’ll check.
Did you look at zed wheels in the booth next to ryan builds wheels?
Yes. Really interesting chap. I hope we can speak to him more.
Love the Tanlines 😂
the jersey tan go HARD!
Yep
Was there yesterday and today and was very impressed with all the exhibitors. Thanks for your comments and highlighting a few of the stands.
More of this, please. Artisans, innovators and bespokers should have the spotlight on them more often.
Nice work Paul. Looking svelte;)
The bikes on the Craft Bikes stand and the customer focussed engagement from Jim and Chloe was truly outstanding!
Conversely, Reilly didn’t engage with this female buyer at all. Not even a hello.
I went straight back to Craft, where I’d felt valued, and bought from them. Brilliant couple 🙌
Congratulations on the new bike. Amazing.
I couldn’t get a chat with Craft sadly. I think all sales reps at these shows have a low energy blip at times. It’s long hard days for them and not everyone gets the best service. I did manage to speak with Reilly and learnt a lot from them. Must have caught them at a good time.
@@Mapdec, Paul, that’s a valid consideration.
Looking forward to the whole process and input of getting a handcrafted build. Maybe I’ll bring it up when it’s built - you’re welcome to do a review for the channel, if you are in the 5”7 ballpark.
The Athertons are well known and well proven riders in the Dowhill scene. Rachel and Gee have both won the Championship. Their frames are on another level
I've got an AM.130 on order, can't wait.