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A Visit to the Mason Cycles Barn: Celebrating 10 Years of Progress

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A Visit to the Mason Cycles Barn: Celebrating 10 Years of Progress

It’s been 10 years since Mason Cycles first caused a splash in the UK cycling market with the release of their original Definition and Resolution road bikes. They have since built a reputation for blending progressive riding technologies with classically beautiful aesthetics, now offering a full range of bikes designed for the whole spectrum of on- and off-road terrain. Joe Sasada sat down with founder and designer Dom Mason to discuss the journey so far, design philosophy, and what’s coming next for the brand. Read on for an extended interview and a photo gallery from Mason HQ. 

Cotic Escapade UK853 is Made in the UK

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Cotic Escapade UK853 is Made in the UK

The Cotic Escapade, the all-road gravel bike John reviewed last year, now comes in a UK853 model and is made in the UK.

This is the best Escapade Cotic has ever made. The bike is supple, tough, and light Reynolds 853 tubing carefully crafted into the perfect ‘life-bike.” The UK853 is handmade in the UK with a choice of a la carte’ colors, for rough roads, gravel smiles, and everything from the daily commute to your big adventures.

See more at Cotic.

The All-New Brompton G Line: First Ride Review

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The All-New Brompton G Line: First Ride Review

The G Line is the first Brompton to ride like a full-size bike across multiple types of terrain—from the city to gravel tracks and beyond. And it’s still designed around the folding chassis that made Brompton famous. This line of Brompton features new geometry, 20” wheels fitted with custom-made Schwalbe tires, hydraulic disc brakes, and an internally geared Shimano 8-speed hub.

Petor Georgallou got his hands on a new G Line ahead of today’s launch and, today, offers all the details of the versatile folding bike. Check it out below!

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Have Some Colour With Your Tailfin Bags

Tailfin Graphic Designer Claire Cartwright brought her creative flair to a brand-new custom pack designed especially for her. Originally a personal project, Claire’s unique designs were so eye-catching that the Tailfin team agreed they deserved to be showcased properly.

And who knows, maybe they’ll make it into production one day… Check out Tailfin’s Bristol office and discover how Claire’s vision came to life and why Tailfin couldn’t resist sharing them at the Bespoked Show in Manchester.

2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 02: Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Drust, Medusa, Reilly, 18 Bikes, SON, Wizard Works, and Uber Gallery

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2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 02: Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Drust, Medusa, Reilly, 18 Bikes, SON, Wizard Works, and Uber Gallery

With both 2024 Bespoked UK and MADE Australia taking place over the same weekend, we’ve got an action-packed week of event recaps ahead.

First up, Josh is in Manchester, UK, reporting from the historic Victoria Baths with the second group of stunning bikes and products from Alfano, Assembly, Atherton, Olsen Bikes, Medusa, Reilly, Eighteen Bikes, SON, and Wizard Works 

Let’s dive right in below!

2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 01: BTR Fabrications, Clandestine, Condor, Craft Bikes, Sour, Sturdy, Ted James Design, Hex Components, Tailfin, and Buxumbox

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2024 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show Part 01: BTR Fabrications, Clandestine, Condor, Craft Bikes, Sour, Sturdy, Ted James Design, Hex Components, Tailfin, and Buxumbox

With both 2024 Bespoked UK and MADE Australia taking place over the same weekend, we’ve got an action-packed week of event recaps ahead. First up, Josh is in Manchester, England, reporting from the historic Victoria Baths with the first group of stunning bikes and products from BTR Fabrications, Clandestine, Condor, Craft Bikes, Sour, Sturdy, Ted James Design, Hex Components, Tailfin, and Buxumbox. Let’s dive right in below!

Starling Cycles Relaunches and Redefines Its Framesets

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Starling Cycles Relaunches and Redefines Its Framesets

Framesets are Starling Cycles’ frame-only collection. They’re the roots of what the UK makers create as a custom, handmade framebuilder and the best-selling side of its business. Sure, they offer custom builds, too, but the framesets keep the lights on at Starling, so to speak.

This caused a moment of pause with how they market these bikes. The frameset relaunch’s intent is to create a clear and concise purpose for each frameset, let’s check out where they landed…