Our Editor in Chief Mari always wanted to built her own bike. Picking all the parts and make it unique. When Bikevibe went to London she found an old Eddy Merckx frame. She brought it back home and here is the process of building the bike at Oslovelo! Built by: Oslovelo Film by: Jonas Lisether Music by: Mutual Intentions.

At The Vanilla Workshop it is all about the balance, whether it being how the rider balances over the bike or how design and fabrication fit together. Join us in taking the tour of the Vanilla Workshop and discovering what a custom built bike is all about. Film by: Vi Duc Truong.

Sitting at a bar a few years ago, Jeremy Dunn and his friend Max suddenly got an idea. Wouldn’t it be funny to make a full cycling kit inspired by the Portland Airport carpet design? The cycling kit quickly distilled down to the easiest garment to produce; socks. Film by: Vi Duc Truong.

Portland is known for its beautiful surroundings, eco-friendliness and coffeehouses. But most of all – Portland is known for its strong bicycle culture and is slowly growing into becoming the bicycle capital of the USA. Film by: Vi Duc Truong.

The Walnut, the leather and the bike: A story about the beauty of a handmade product. Film by: Vi Duc Truong.

Bicycle schools are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. For many it is the self-realization dream that makes them enter: the desire for owning a bike they themselves have built, or simply wanting to be able to fix their own bike. For others it is a career path. Film by: Vi Duc Truong.

Fabrica Cycles are young and they are determined. Welcome to the new generation of high technical self-taught frame builders. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

We decided to do the Milan issue with the intention of showing the root of cycling history. Although it was a bit different than I first expected, you cannot argue that Milan houses some of the most influential people in cycling. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Francesco Moser retired from professional racing in 1987 and turned to his family tradition of producing wine. He was known as ‘The Sheriff’, winning a total of 273 road victories throughout his career. We took a tour of the winery where the same passion and determination now is one of the key ingredients in creating top of the line wine. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

If there is one thing that gives Alex Bindon, of The Hackney Peddler, goose bumps, it is frames engfinished with an insane amount of detail. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Look Mum No Hands is the place where coffee and bikes combine – resulting in one of London’s most visible communities for bike enthusiasts. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

For such an iconic brand as Brooks it is only fitting that you’ll find them located in one of London’s most iconic areas, Covent Garden. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Q&A with Wayne at Pedal Pedlar about cycling and London. Film by: Thaomas Flått - AKA.

Caren Hartley is the jewellery maker who turned frame builder. Her love for blue, metal and angles results in bikes that are equal in beauty and function. And most importantly, perfectly fitted to the rider. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Video from our visit at the Six Day London event 2017 at Velodrome, London Olympic Park. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

London is big, rough and chaotic. At the same time it is also sweet, proper and filled with great traditions. In terms of cycling culture London definitely has a lot to offer– and maybe the city isn’t as unfit for cycling as you may have heard. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Dario Pegoretti was considered one of the great contemporary steel frame builders and a pioneer of lug less TIG welded frames. We had the pleasure of meeting him in 2017 before he died. He will be sorely missed. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.

Passoni is a small custom frame building company based just outside Milan. Their attention to detail is inspiring, and their frames? Nothing less than pieces of art. Enjoy. Film by: Thomas Flått – AKA.