AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Pretty bikes without all the bad font and branding
- Thread starter sazzaa
- Start date
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JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
Not for me, I wasn't into bikes when they were the norm lol - I just like how they look!
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Calfee make some really interesting frames with lovely colour options.
Proper megabucks though! http://calfeedesign.com/
Proper megabucks though! http://calfeedesign.com/
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
The lugs on the road frames are somewhat ugly. I like the bamboo frame
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AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
The lugs on the road frames are somewhat ugly. I like the bamboo frame
My initial reaction was the same, but they've definitely grown on me quicker than my bank balance.
vickster
Legendary Member
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Probably the most beautiful bike I've ever seen in the flesh .... (Bespoke show) ....
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/robert-wades-bespoke-swallow-953-36330/
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/robert-wades-bespoke-swallow-953-36330/
themosquitoking
Guru
- Location
- Spain
Some people are wrong.
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
With a white Brooks Swallow on it as well, They're even rarer than my 2005 Limited Edition (No 722)
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
Want, want, want, Neeeed a Swallow bike now, thanks to you @Fab Foodie.
Will have to remain a long term dream though.
Nice link.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
You're welcome. At the Bespoke show there were all manner of bicycle loveliness, but this one just stood-out as being that little bit more equisite! Love the sterling silver head-badge. If I could have afforded the extra to go for one I'd have been sorely tempted ... my 853 Rourke build is going to be steep enough!
SteCenturion
I am your Father
- Location
- The Dark Side of the Moon.
I also liked the pic that sazzaa posted of the Rourke deep blue 'n' yellow decal font so will give them a google a little while later.
So many real Artisans around now that I believe we might be in a new 'Golden Age' of cycle building.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I think you're right. 2 things have helped, first the rapid rise of cycling again in the UK over the past 5 years has grown the potential market significantly for the bespoke builder, but I think more telling is that the early adopters have become a bit jaded with the standard $bigbikeco$ offerings (however good) and are now more experienced to know what they want from cycling and the kit they really need rather than fall for the latest trends.
The other thing is that the bespoke boys can offer newer/novel ideas of keep up with the latest thinking much quicker than $bigbikeco$ too.
My 'trend' thoughts are:
Steel is definitely making a big comeback ... from the artisan to $biggerbikecos$
Disc brakes will soon be de-rigeur for all bikes and road-specific versions (smaller rear disc for example) will develop.
Chainstays will get longer (people will tire of twitchy bikes)
Frame angles will become more relaxed (more people will want to go long distances rather than pure speed)
Tyres are (and will continue) to get fatter on average
23mm rims
Almost all bikes except pure race and TT versions will have mudguards
Rise in 1 x 11 speed bikes using wide range MTB rear cassettes and small single chainring.
Maybe it's cause for a new thread!
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
I've only just stumbled across this link, but I quite like the look of these: http://www.sublimecycles.co.uk/
Minimal on the branding, but loud on the colours!
Minimal on the branding, but loud on the colours!
