Stanforth Bikes hand build custom steel touring bikes, in the UK.

 

Every frame is individually built for each customer, so no two frames are the same.

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We're passionate about bike touring, whether that be a global expedition or a weekend bike-pack. We love hand building custom steel frames, here in the UK.

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The biggest inspiration behind Stanforth Bikes was the Cranes’ conquest of Kilimanjaro by bike.

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It was 1985, and a 11 year old Simon Stanforth, the son of the owner of Saracen Cycles at the time, was captivated by the inspirational talks by the Crane cousins, about their taming of Africa’s highest mountain. The Cranes took touring to a new level, to true expedition cycling.

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Thirty years on, in 2014, Simon launched Stanforth Bikes with the Kibo, named after the summit of Kilimanjaro.

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We now have a range of bikes to suit all touring needs.

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We'd love to hear from you to discuss your custom touring bike.