Bespoked?

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mjr

mjr

Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
Location
mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Did it jump the shark going to that London? Guess we'll find out this year.
 
summerdays

summerdays

Cycling in the sun
Location
Bristol
I might try to make it .... I didn't do the London one, as it seemed wrong to have started in Bristol and then it disappear off to London!

If I go it will probably be the Saturday as I'm going to the Family Cycle On the Downs on the Sunday morning and seeing friends on the afternoon.
 
vernon

vernon

Harder than Ronnie Pickering
Location
Meanwood, Leeds
I'm not long back in Leeds having wolfed down a kebab on the way home from the station.

It was a wonderful show with far too many bikes that fought for the attention of my wallet - I managed to resit but only just.

It was great to meet @mickle and have a good chinwag and I'm most impressed with Bristol. I'm planning a return visit already.

I have a small momento from the show. Virk gave me a small section of bamboo that was cut from a chain stay diameter stem.

I just need the rest of the bike to place in a prominent position besides my Chimera. The green lugwork would be the perfect partner to my Chimera's green frame.
 
summerdays

summerdays

Cycling in the sun
Location
Bristol
I had a lovely time but as I walked in I bumped into a friend and ended up going around with her most of the time. I loved the enthusiasm that each person had for their bikes and pride in their skills! Small details such as swallows on the hub of a bike or bits to stop the cable rubbing.

Not sure which would be my favourite but the kids who had designed and made their bikes for their GCSE project were fantastic, I'd give them A* let's hope their course work is as good!

A few poor photos:
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That last one the photo behind the bike is full size and the saddle came up to my arm pit:eek:
 
vernon

vernon

Harder than Ronnie Pickering
Location
Meanwood, Leeds
summerdays said:
Not sure which would be my favourite
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The Woodrup Chimera clearly caught your eye. It causes me pain because although I'd never want to own it as a bike to ride, it's just not 'me', I find it very beautiful and wold live to have it as a centrepiece of the living room. I met it's owner, Jane, on the train going back to Leeds and had a good chat with her and her husband. She hasn't ridden the bike yet and graciously allowed Woodrup to take it to Bespoked to display it in unridden form.

She and her husband are going to ride the Avenue Verte from London to Paris as their first tour and they're excited by the prospect.

I thought that the bike would have won some sort of award but it was not to be. There were equally beautiful bikes in abundance at the show and I'd hate to have to pick a winner in any of the categories.

Here's some more pictures of the bike taken by Woodrup

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vernon

vernon

Harder than Ronnie Pickering
Location
Meanwood, Leeds
Some of the award winners:

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Best finish/best paint. A flawless matt finish with graduated tone change.

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Best off road cycle. Beautiful clean lines and 'fuss free' construction.


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Best utility bike. Hartley cycles.

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Best in show and best newcomer awards. Rowan Frameworks.

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Best alternative materials. A carbon framed beauty.
 
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