Craft Bikes Returns to Bespoked: A Standout Second Year at Manchester Baths
- Chloe
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
This past weekend, the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester once again played host to the Bespoked Handmade Bicycle Show—the UK’s premier showcase of artisanal frame builders and cycling craft. Among the crowd of innovators and artisans, we made a striking return for our second year exhibiting.
We first entered the Bespoked scene in 2024, turning heads with our clean lines, beautiful welds, and focus on performance without compromising aesthetics. Now, a year later, we returned more confident, more refined, and more ambitious—proving we're not just here to make bikes, but to redefine modern craftsmanship.
Elevated Craftsmanship
This year’s bikes reflected a step forward in both technical execution and design sophistication. Our latest builds included two titanium aero road bikes with seamless fully internal routing, custom 3D-printed head tube, yoke and dropouts, and a subtle brushed finish that drew crowds from across the show floor.
What set Craft apart this year, though, wasn’t just the bikes—it was the narrative. Every bike told a story: of the rider, the terrain, the purpose. It’s a kind of thoughtful bespoke building that goes beyond geometry charts and tubing specs—something the Bespoked crowd deeply appreciates.
A Homecoming Vibe
Held in the art deco surrounds of Victoria Baths, the show felt more like a community reunion than a trade event. There was a sense of shared ethos—of small builders pushing against fast-consumption cycling culture. For us at Craft Bikes, being part of this growing, passionate scene again in 2025 was as much about relationships as it was about craftsmanship.
It feels like we’re building something together—not just bikes, but a culture. And judging by the number of conversations, collaborations, and future commissions sparked at our stand, that sentiment rang true.
Looking Ahead
We left our mark on Bespoked 2025—not by being the loudest or flashiest, but by quietly raising the bar. Our second appearance confirmed what our growing customer base already knows: that true craftsmanship isn’t rushed, and the best bikes are built with both hands and heart.
As we roll out new projects in the coming months, one thing is clear—Craft Bikes is carving out a name not just in the UK, but on the global handmade cycling map. And if our showing at Bespoked is anything to go by, the ride is only just beginning.
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