I'm compiling a list of small/start-up UK businesses either making bikes, or parts/clothing etc.
Wondered if any members had any particular shout-outs for companies doing great work that aren't that mainstream, or don't get much coverage in the media?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Www.Singletrackworld.com
That Ted bloke who welds Ti truss forks etc in Gloucestershire.
Not that I had chance of doing a deal with him.
Oh and obvs Curtis for literally making the most highly toleranced and beautiful hard tail frames ever imo/ime.
Their own brand steel bikes built by Matt in the UK. Great customer service, and aftersales support.
Lusso for clothing, made in Manchester and really good kit
Ted James.
Smithy.
My mates bike set up tool. He 3d prints the bits at home. Sold several hundred!
Sick Bicycles (/old)
Thanks for all the suggestions guys 👍
Beer Babe makes stuff (bags, wallets etc.) from old inner tubes. One of the products seems to be named after rOcKeTdOg
http://beerbabe.co.uk/
Carradice have been around since forever so hardly a startup but aren't a mega corp and make great bike luggage etc. in Lancashire.
https://carradice.co.uk/
https://bamboobicycleclub.org/
Excellent company who have helped lots of people make their own bikes.
KOM hubs (just down the road from 18 bikes)
Dward Designs
Sturdy Cycles
Rå bikes
Radical All Mountain frames
Dawley Bikes
Pembree
Carbon Wasp
Howler frameworks
Coal bikes
Rideworks
Three rock components (Irish, but close enough)
Clandestine
Tora bikes
One of the products seems to be named after rOcKeTdOg
100% guilty as charged
KOM hubs
Oooh, sexy hubs.
Bought a few bits from them. Not affiliated but really pleased to support a small business.
Brompton and Brooks obvs though I have and highly doubt would ever use their products.
As 6"er wheels are not my thang as goes for rock hard saddles.
Escape Components/Mowicu, makes stuff here in Scotland (most notably shock bushing tools and excellent trailbuilding tools) and is also a STW member and lynchpin of scottish racing. And a good mate so I am biased obviously.
Brompton and Brooks
You’d think after almost 50 and over 150 years in business they’d catch a break eh.
Not new, nor bike specific but Keela tends to get a fair bit of love.
https://keelaoutdoors.com/our-history/
I'm thinking of getting one of these jerseys.
https://www.taysidetrail.org/product/jersey
Helps support the trail building, now that can't be bad.
Much appreciated, thats super helpful thank you!
This is a fantastic little bike packing site. The ride reports are worth a read as well.
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/product-category/toiletries/
I love my titanium twig stove and use it every time camping.
Lusso - me and mrs mc were out today raving about their products, well-designed, comfortable, functional and affordable.
Aeight Bike Co in Sussex, frame building, wheel building, servicing, and various race support services, based in Sussex.
Second suggestion for Restrap.
BigXTop. Handmade bags.