bikes

FreshtripeXBÖIKZMÖIND (54cm)

Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:34:33 +0100

Gavin could probably make a film about the creation of this bike as an extra on the DVD of the film it was built to celebrate, such was the trials and tribulations along the way - not least the burgla

1957 Raleigh Lenton Sports Mk III (23”)

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:33:45 +0100

First of the Bespoked Show bikes, the frame and forks had been hanging up at Freshtripe HQ for a couple of years until a combination of things spurred us to complete the build; namely receiving a set

Alan Specialissima (54cm)

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:28:49 +0000

Having heard first hand from friends and customers who either still owned or regretted parting with their Alan, it became an itch that needed to be scratched. Those of you who visited the Bespoked Sho

1950s Clubman

Sun, 9 Oct 2011 08:20:40 +0100

This bike is yet another Freshtripe family heirloom (I know, we need to learn to spread our investments...). This has done thousands of miles in the hands of my father in law, including many enjoyable

Velo Orange Rando (53cm)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:28:51 +0100

With a stand booked at the UK Handmade and Boutique Bike Show, and just a couple of months to prepare, the question of what bike to exhibit loomed large. Most of our builds re-use, re-furbish or re-m

GT RTS Team (16”)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:08:30 +0100

Not one for the purists, but this is a very rideable machine... Having been slightly underwhelmed by the ‘on the trails’ performance of some of our retro MTB builds, we decided to make this a ‘best o

Malone (58cm)

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:45:55 +0100

This one off build for a customer certainly grabbed attention when being moved around for these photos. Wanting a reliable, modern fixed gear with a retrospective twist, a relatively restrained build

Polo Bike (56cm)

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:39:29 +0000

This was intended as my Polo Bike (before the knee explosion...) - a proper bitsa, but with some cheeky touches, like the new Sugino Cranks, NOS XT seatpost and NOS Campag headset. New home found!

Orange C-16 (18”)

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 18:33:55 +0100

We’re scratching that retro-bike itch again with a full-on period re-working of Orange’s C-16 - a Clockwork with 16 (count ‘em) improvements (scarcely seems possible, I know...) Argos did their usual

Angelina’a Trike

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:29:28 +0100

We’ve never done a build for a fictional character before, but this trike was conceived for Angelina Ballerina, the ballet-dancing mouse! Its actually for the English National Ballet’s upcoming touri

ILD Delivery Bike

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:25:11 +0100

A project for our favourite designer’s (and I quote) ‘butcher-inspired new office’! (its in keeping with the tripe theme I suppose...) This is an old Pashley delivery trike, which was doing sterling

Jack Jones (17”)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:19:58 +0100

Yep, it’s Jeff Jones little brother (sitting in the corner all by himself...) Its a bit of a work in progress this one, hence the slightly un-freshtripe zip ties (and those mis-matched valve caps, eh

Gorilla Deda (54cm)

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:12:58 +0000

The hill-bound location of my new job (and my ever-expanding waist-line) necessitated a geared bike for the daily commute (as opposed to my faithful fixed servant of the past couple of years). The an

Steel Singlespeed (17”)

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:56:21 +0000

This build is based around one of our 17" singlespeed-specific frame and fork sets. It is made from double-butted Tange chromoly and is a smooth-riding steel workhorse. These are some of the last, tru

Kona Unit (18”)

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 17:54:29 +0000

Ah, Spring... when a young man’s thoughts turn once again to mountain biking! This Kona Unit as been my off-road steed for a couple of seasons - its enjoyed a few different incarnations, but the curre