"Quirk Cycles, the independent British framebuilder known for its award-winning handcrafted bikes and rider-first design philosophy, [in late November] announced that Simon Mottram, founder of global cycling brand Rapha, has joined as a lead investor ahead of its next phase of expansion. Mottram's backing comes as Quirk Cycles targets a £500,000 fundraising round to scale its boutique performance bike line-up, marking a pivotal moment in Quirk's journey as it prepares to launch its new models in early 2026."
"After more than a decade building bespoke bikes in its London workshop - like the monster gravel Suprachub we spotted at Bespoked back in 2022 (above) - Quirk has now set its sights on going global. The aim is to scale up what they do best, a unique blend of precision hand craftsmanship mixed with modern 3D-printed detailing, thus opening up their brand to a wider clientele."
"But totransition from creating each custom bike one-at-a-time to full serial production, they needed an influx of cash in order to expand while still remaining true to their UK-handmade roots. So, to make that happen, Quirk are taking on investors. Headlining that push was Rapha's original founder, something Rob Quirk described as "a huge vote of confidence" in his vision for the bike brand."
Quirk Cycles received lead investment from Simon Mottram to support a targeted £500,000 fundraising round and prepare for its next expansion phase. The company plans to transition from bespoke, one-off frames to greater serial production while retaining UK-handmade craftsmanship. Quirk aims to combine precision hand-built steel and titanium work with modern 3D-printed detailing to broaden its customer base. The brand intends to launch new performance models in early 2026 and pursue international growth. The investment is framed as a validation of Quirk's approach and a step toward rejuvenating UK cycle manufacturing.
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