Bespoked UK 2026 Dispatch #03: Medusa Cycles, Clandestine, and Collins Cycle Works
Annie’s custom Medusa Cycles
Detailed Parts List
Frameset
Custom Medusa
Goupset Simano Deore LX
Crank
Custom Thorn 150mm cranks 3x (42T, 32T, 22T) (22T by Stambecco)
Seatpost and Saddle
Title seatpost and Brooks Saddle
Stem and Handlebar
Seido custom painted stem
Wheels
Sado wheelset with Ultradynamico ROSE Robusto
In the previous installment of this Bespoked UK series, we talked about Pete’s Medusa Kangal, and while I usually decide to feature only one bike per builder, I had to put this one in as well for the craftsmanship but also for the incredibly heartwarming story that it represents. Annie only learned to ride a bike less than a year ago, and her first experience was on a friend’s taller bike, which felt awkward and difficult. That changed when she met Pete, who decided to build her a bike that actually fit.
The result is this beautifully crafted machine that has quickly become one of her favorite things. “I feel safe, and I just want to keep riding it… going places.” She praises the attention to detail and how perfectly it suits her. For someone relatively new to cycling, this bike has turned riding into pure joy, and of course we need to give a special mention for the broccoli on the seat tube, as it’s also another of her favorite things.
Clandestine x Wizzard Works ATB
Detailed Parts List
Frameset
Custom Candestine ATB
Goupset 11-52 cassette with Sram SX derailer
Crank
Middleburn with 32T Hope chainring
Seatpost and Saddle
Velo Orange seatpost and Brooks C17 saddle
Stem and Handlebar
Custom Clandestine Stem and Tumbleweed Bars
Wheels
Rear Paul hub and front SON hub laced to 650b Velocity Duallys, warped in Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.6” tires
Harry, one of the co-founders of Wizard Works, presented a custom Clandestine bike built around an old 2012-era PAUL disc hub that had already done plenty of touring miles. The hub had become a bit obsolete as a quick-release 10-speed unit, so the entire bike was designed to bring it back into practical use as a modern adventure machine.
The bike is sized for a relatively small rider around 5'5" and runs on 650B wheels fitted with 2.6” tires for a stable and comfortable ride, with a full dynamo lighting system. The frame is dropper compatible and now runs 12-speed thanks to a SRAM Eagle cassette adapted to the older hub.
The bike is equipped with custom Wizard Works bags, including the waterproof Bad Jelly handlebar bag, and the new custom roll-top frame bag, which is fully waterproof and made to fit the frame perfectly using Wizard Works’ photo-fit system. This new product is already available, allowing customers to order bespoke waterproof frame bags in their choice of colors.
Quite amazing to see an entire build, taking form around a second used part that could now be considerd as “made with older standards”. Love to see that kind of energy.
Patch’s Custom Single Speed
Frameset
Custom Collins Cycle Works frame
Brakes Hopefully soon
Crank
Old Cranks from a mongoose bike and custom United sprocket
Seatpost and Saddle
Gusset seatpost and “That cool Cheetah saddle”
Stem and Handlebar
Kink BMX topload stem and Stridsland Anchor bar
Wheels
DT Swiss M1700 “A 100 Quid off eBay” warped in Swalbe Wicket Will
Patch from Colin Cycle Works brought one of the most personal and fully handmade bikes at the show. Originally a bag maker, he decided to build the entire project himself just to display his handmade bags. What started as a plan to make his booth stand out of rusty sheet metal evolved into a complete bike build, and that is simply awesome to me. “Turns out making bikes wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be…”
Inspired by the geometry of a Stridsland Beach Comber, Patch built his own frame with similar proportions but on 650B wheels. He didn’t really sketch anything but simply cut and welded it together in his parents’ garage. The result is a fun, single-speed bike loaded with character and some hints of BMX flavor.
Everything here feels incredibly personal: Patch fabricated his own rear rack plus custom fork bags using the Old Man Mountain FLiP system for quick removal and used Fidlock bottles and Fidlock buckles throughout the entire bagagerie for clean and fast operation.
Currently running without brakes (a bold choice as he’s already had one near-miss on his first test run), Patch plans to add a front disc mount, dropper post, and proper levers when he gets home. But… I do love it that way, though.
🎫: Bespoked UK 2026
💾: Leica SL
📍: Peckham
