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We saved some of the best for last, and our third and final report from Bespoked 2024 at Dresden International Airport in Germany highlights another incredible constellation of bikes we spotted at Europe’s largest handmade bicycle show. Buckle in and make sure your seat is in the upright position for one last vibrant photo gallery and detailed report from the event here…

After a long weekend spent uncovering the most brilliant bikes and other goods from Bespoked Dresden 2024, we’re happy to present our second roundup of mind-expanding work from Europe’s largest handmade bicycle show. Find another loaded gallery and join us in meeting the gifted makers of our favorite bikes from the show here…

The mainland Europe edition of Bespoked 2024 is well underway at the Dresden International Airport in Germany, and we’ve been pacing the halls all weekend to uncover the show’s most exciting new custom bikes, bags, and other bits. In our first installment, we highlight a sweeping mix of purpose-built machines and more from some of the most talented builders across the continent and beyond. Dig in here…

In the third and final installment of our 2024 Bespoked UK coverage, we learn why ferrous steel is the most environmentally friendly bike frame material and take a look at nine more bikes and builders, including the titanium beauty awarded “Best Mountain Bike,” an interesting Pinion steel hardtail from Ted James, a 29+ ATB from Olsen, Drust’s drop-bar 29er, the mighty Titanosaur, 3D-printed bike bling, and more…

In our second set of coverage Bespoked UK 2024, find several more inspiring stories of small frame builders and makers, including one about a wild frame conversion from Bousif Custom Bikes, the best in show bike from BTR Fabrications, a new “carry” bike from Assembly, bags born from “British Gravel” and more…

In part one of our in-depth Bespoked UK 2024 coverage, we catch up with Clandestine to see the new Carrier and Carrier Pinion, look at a handmade carbon gravel bike from Sideways, learn about bikes and bird hides, see some new bags from Wizard Works and Tailfin, and check out several more custom bikes from Medusa and Alfano. Find all that and more here…

In the second installment of our Bespoked 2023 coverage from Germany, Josh Meissner walks us through his top 10 highlights from the handmade bike show that extend beyond bikes and gear. Read on for his thoughts and photos spurred by the immense talent and collaboration on display at this year’s gathering…

The Bespoked 2023 handmade bike show was held for the first time on the European mainland in Dresden, Germany, and nobody knew quite what to expect. Over the packed weekend, writer Josh Meissner and photographer Stefan Haehnel weaved through the crowds to scope out their favorite bikes of the bunch. Read on for the backstories and superb photos of a dozen stunning rigs for bikepacking and beyond here…

After perusing an incredible selection of bikes from the 2022 Bespoked handbuilt bicycle show in London, our editorial team got together and selected our favorites. Find an incredible photo gallery featuring each of these amazing machines with insight from their builders here…

A custom cargo midtail made for a shepherd called Sean and his sheepdog Werner? Surely these are characters from a children’s book! Trust Pi Manson of Clandestine to bring such a whimsical dogpacking setup to life in his inimitable style. See it here…

In our final look at the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out the work of three UK-based bag makers: Wizard Works, Aravis, and Restrap. See the colorful creations they had on display at this year’s show here, plus a little about the bikes their bags were attached to…

For our next post from the 2021 edition of the UK’s Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show, we rounded up an eclectic assortment of 10 bikes that caught our attention for one reason or another. Find a gallery of photos and details on each bike here, with a little something for everyone…