11 highlights we loved from Europe's largest handmade bike show

If you need a break from the stiffer, lighter, faster approach to bicycle design, head to Bespoked to check out the small-batch way, and soak up the good vibes

Feather custom bicycle shown in swimming pool
Ricky Feather wins award for 'Best Road Bike' at Bespoked 2025
(Image credit: Andy Carr)

Bespoked is Europe’s largest handmade bike show, highlighting the best custom and independent brands in cycling. It’s where the handmade bike community gathers to share their best work, and showcase it with the public.

I tried to avoid the distractions of the myriad cargo bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bike solutions on display (with some exceptions due to the sheer awesomeness of what I was seeing) and instead focus on a selection of highlights that stood out to me as a big road and gravel bike fan.

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Andy Carr
Cycling Weekly Tech Editor

Andy Carr is the tech editor at Cycling Weekly. Previous to this role, he was the CEO of Spoon Group Limited, which brought together custom bike brands Spoon Customs and Wyndymilla.

Andy is based in Norfolk, where he's recently discovered that champagne gravel really does exist in the UK...

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