Velofollies 2026 was a great start to the year, packed with lovely bikes and the people behind them. Plenty of big names were there – Merida, Giant/Liv, Wilier, Pinarello, Colnago, the full Belgian Cycling Factory roster and more, but some of the most arresting bikes on the floor came from smaller makers.
This is not a dedicated custom-bike show in the way Bespoked or Made is, yet there were still plenty of special builds worth stopping for. This gallery starts with those more boutique standouts, then shifts to the big brands' latest launches, special paint jobs and refreshes. Not everything here is truly brand-new, but there's still a lot that's interesting and worth a closer look.
If you missed it, our first gallery from the show covered the growing options for 32" wheels and tyres, as well as accessories from the show. Click on any image to show full-size.
Cicli Barco
This was only one of the bikes Barco had brought along - there are a couple more are at the last section of this article
Cicli Barco is a small-batch Italian family business best known for handmade steel (and stainless) frames with an obsessive eye for detail. The bike pictured here is the Quinta Strada, Barco's steel-and-carbon fusion that looks almost like any other steel bike at first – until you notice the carbon lugs, integrated seat post, and that earthy finish that shifts with the light. Not to mention the general attention to detail, from the integration to the beautiful dropouts.
Barco also hosted the Mason x Cicli Barco Exposure Primitiva, a concept born when DT Swiss invited Mason to bring something special to Craft Bike Days in November 2025.
Suvi Loponen
Built in Italy from Dedacciai steel, the Primitiva pairs a DT Swiss F 132 ONE gravel suspension fork (40 mm travel) with integrated routing, a first for a Mason steel frame, plus Barco touches like the Zero head tube. Finished in Barco's Primitiva finish (brass-to-gold glow), it's an eye-catching bike.
Jaegher
Amongst the sea of bikes, it takes either a very good stand or a very striking bike to make you pause – and Jaegher had the latter. The Belgian builder has been making bikes since 1934, and while firmly premium, the company’s made-to-measure steel and stainless frames, custom paint, and air-themed model names have built a loyal following. Also, the staff outfits were some of the best on show (those grey overalls).
Rob English
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