By Paul.D

Berlin Mini Bike Fest Mini Velo Sayle No

And we’re back with the second half of my coverage of the Mini Bike Fest in Berlin!

If you haven’t checked out part one yet, I highly recommend doing so, but if you’re ready for more 20” action, let’s dive right in.

Quick note before we start: I only had limited time to shoot and interview everyone at the event, so this article features just a handful of the incredible builds I saw. That said, it looks like a 2026 edition is already in the works, and you can be sure I’ll keep you posted.

At first glance, the No. looks like a mashup of genres, with a mountain bike front end, a cross-bike geometry through the middle, and a compact cargo tail. It’s the kind of bike that makes you do a double take, but this isn’t just some Frankenbike thrown together for show. The No. is the result of over three years of thoughtful development by Marcel, who first dreamed up the concept as part of his bachelor thesis. Since then, it’s evolved into a serious project that he’s now working to bring into the world at a larger scale.

The idea was to create a cargo bike for the trails and the city, but with handling that feels familiar. There’s no “first time woobles” here, no learning curve like with some front-loader designs. It rides like any good bike should. Just… with extras.

It’s designed to work with internal gearing systems like Shimano Alfine, 3x3 or Rohloff hubs, and supports either chain or belt drives. In fact, the current build uses both belt in the rear, chain in the front, but fully belt-driven or chain-only setups are also possible. The front end is built like a proper MTB, and is suspension-ready if you want to push it further off-road.

The geometry in the middle keeps things simple, essentially borrowing from cross bikes geos, which makes it surprisingly versatile when it comes to rider fit, as anyone from 1m55 to 1m92 can get comfortable on this thing. And at the back, the cargo platform can handle up to 50 kg, which is plenty for light touring, bikepacking, or hauling your weekend firewood.

Starting at €2200 for a frameset handmade in Munich, the Sayle No. feels like the kind of niche, clever design that deserves some time out in the wild. I’d love to take one out on the trails for a few months, just to see how far that hybrid soul can go.
Find out more about the No. here ➡️ saylecycles.de

Sebastian, from Austria, set out to commute to work and hit his local trails in the most unhinged way possible. The result? A fully suspended, 750W electric minibike that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi sketchbook. And when the bike industry doesn’t make a 20” suspension fork that fits your geometry, well, you just build your own. That’s exactly what Sebastian did. He engineered a mind-bending, truss-style suspension fork entirely from scratch.

Don’t get too excited just yet, this is only a first prototype, made just for himself, but wow, this thing is absolutely wild. It’s rough, raw, and totally out there… and I’m here for it. Oh, did I also mention that Sebastian only started frame building in 2020, and this is just his fourth frame… yeah... Raw talent.

Alright, that pretty much wraps up all the bikes I managed to shoot and cover in detail during the Mini Bike Fest. So, what’s my take on all this?
Minivelos definitely have some good days ahead of them. And as much as I’d love to see brands like Omnium, Sayle, or ABÉS bring more of these bikes to the wider public, there’s something special about how mini bikes serve as a blank canvas for framebuilders. They’re compact, playful, and perfect for going a little wild on design—showcase projects that blur the line between practicality and pure creative power. Whether it’s for commuting, hauling, or just having a good time, 20” bikes prove again and again that size really isn’t everything.