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BespokedCustom bike fair comes to Germany

Stefan Frey

 · 09.08.2023

Huhn Cycles won the Best New Builder Award in 2022 with this stylish bike
Photo: Bespoked
After eleven years in England, Europe's largest custom bike trade fair is making a stop in Germany. Anyone who wants to treat themselves to a real exotic shower in the mass of off-the-shelf products should definitely stop by the airport in Dresden from 13 to 15 October.

It is the supreme discipline in bicycle construction. Where passion and creativity come together, unique works of art are created on two wheels. Bespoked, which is now taking place in Germany for the first time, celebrates the art of frame building - and of course the frame builders themselves. The exhibitors show creative designs and innovative construction approaches.

Where should we go first? With so much chic custom madness, it's hard to know where to start lookingPhoto: Ben Broomfield @photobenphotoWhere should we go first? With so much chic custom madness, it's hard to know where to start looking

When, where, ...?

  • Date: 13 to 15 October
  • Place: Dresden Airport, on the 3rd floor of the Main Terminal, Flughafenstraße, 01109 Dresden, Germany
  • Opening hours: Friday 14.00-18.00, Saturday 10.00-18.00, Sunday 10.00-16.00
  • Exhibitor: 93 frame builders have already signed up, but more are joining every week
  • More info is available on the Bespoked website: https://bespoked.cc/de/

If you're looking for ideas for your next bike project, you've come to the right place. From handmade bikepacking bags to exclusive titanium frames, everyone will find what they are looking for here. More than 93 frame builders are currently registered. Many German blacksmiths, inventors and pioneers will also be represented at Bespoked. The line-up includes long-established tuning pioneers such as Tune and Trickstuff as well as Actofive, Veloheld and Crossworx.

Best New Manufacturer, judged by TBA's Shaggy John (who has seen more than his fair share of new manufacturers in the last ten years), went to Huhn CyclesPhoto: Adam GassonBest New Manufacturer, judged by TBA's Shaggy John (who has seen more than his fair share of new manufacturers in the last ten years), went to Huhn Cycles

Many German forges at the start

In addition to Sram, two well-known German manufacturers, Schwalbe and SQlab, are represented as main sponsors. The ergonomics experts from SQlab are presenting an extra award for the second time in a row, which is also endowed with prize money. Interested frame builders will receive components that they can incorporate into their creations.

The Innovation Award went to Auckland Cycle Works for its ingenious suspension designPhoto: Adam GassonThe Innovation Award went to Auckland Cycle Works for its ingenious suspension designThe Peers Choice Award, which is presented by the exhibitors, went to Prova in 2022Photo: Adam GassonThe Peers Choice Award, which is presented by the exhibitors, went to Prova in 2022The prize for the best mountain bike went to RA Bikes for this stylish race enduro bikePhoto: Adam GassonThe prize for the best mountain bike went to RA Bikes for this stylish race enduro bike
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It's simply more fun in pairsPhoto: Adam GassonIt's simply more fun in pairsThat's why the prize for the best touring bike also went to tandem manufacturer ClandestinePhoto: Adam GassonThat's why the prize for the best touring bike also went to tandem manufacturer Clandestine

SQlab is the main sponsor of Bespoked

Tobias Hild, founder of SQlab, emphasises: "Bespoked and SQlab are a perfect match, because each of these bikes is tailor-made for the customer. We at SQlab have the same aspiration: optimum ergonomics through a perfect fit, achieved through many different sizes & models, for maximum cycling fun."

SQlab is the main sponsor of Bespoked and will of course be there with all its Ergo productsPhoto: Josh WeinbergSQlab is the main sponsor of Bespoked and will of course be there with all its Ergo products

Petor Georgallou, Director of Bespoked, also emphasises: "We are super grateful to be able to continue the SQlab cooperation after a successful start last year, with the second edition of the "Bespoked SQ Build Off". As organisers, we invite all frame builders to use SQlab parts for their project bikes for free, and then also have the chance to win the said award & €1,000 in cash. It's great to see how the components are incorporated into the overall works of art. The feedback from the framebuilders last year was already excellent."

Probably one of the most photographed bikes at the 2022 showPhoto: BespokedProbably one of the most photographed bikes at the 2022 showTrade fairs make you tired, as the new generation of customisers must also realisePhoto: BespokedTrade fairs make you tired, as the new generation of customisers must also realise

Stefan Frey

Stefan Frey is from Lower Bavaria and loves the mossy, loamy trails of the Bavarian Forest as much as the rugged rock of the Dolomites. For technical descents, he is prepared to tackle almost any ascent - under his own steam. As an accessories specialist, he is the first port of call for questions about equipment and add-on parts, while as head of copywriting he sweeps the language crumbs from the pages of the BIKE print editions.

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