SEMPÉ Velocommute Bike

[Deep Grey & Lime]

Cruise along the tree-lined quays with our fully restored and custom built 1970s Elswick Hopper step-through bike. Classic, chic and practical, Sempé is your ideal city commuter to work or play. Specially fitted with original 3-speed Sturmey Archer gearing system, a charming wicker basket and Brooks saddle, Sempé rides like a dream.

Price: on request

available

limited-edition bicycles

Come visit us at our custom bike gallery/shop! We’re at 7 Rodyk Street 01-30 . Watermark Robertson Quay (across Gallery Hotel)

Do check out our newly launched March 2010 collection! Only one bike each is available!

Bike rentals  [special velo snack packs at $11.50 from Kith are available with any bike rental]

(we welcome enquiries on restoration + customisation too!)

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LATEST NEWS!

Our March 2010 collection is here!

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For more information, press kits, order enquiries and viewing appointments, please contact:

Shaun or Jacinta Sonja .  [Workshop] by Angelus Novus Studio .  7 Rodyk Street 01-30 . Watermark Robertson Quay .  Singapore 238215

T: +65-6835 7228 E: info@vanguard-designs.com or contact us at +65-8399 7097 [outside business hours]

Opening hours: Mondays to Fridays: 1pm – 8pm; Saturdays and Sundays: 11am – 9pm

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[updated 06.03.10]

BUBBLE Messenger Bike

[Royale Blue and Post Box Red]

Cute but tough, Bubble reinvents and refashions the classic proportions and feel of a collectible 1950s Raleigh Sport bike. Using references from the avant garde bike cultures of Japan, Vanguard redesigned and fabricated Bubble into a contemporary and hip single-speed urban commuter that comes fitted with a coaster brake.

sold

GABRIELA Velocommute Bike

[Baby Blue & Cream]

In the modern world of bikes, a rare 1950s Bianchi Town Bike is a revelation and a portrayal of the romance of cycling. Specially restored and custom built, Gabriela is one such ride. With wooden rims, a handmade skirt guard, a built-in Mondial lock, Brooks leatherwear and coaster brake, she’s the perfect accessory for meandering and cruising around town.

sold

ALEXANDRIA Messenger Bike

[Copper & Matt Black]

Rediscover the intrinsic value of a well-built British bike with Alexandria. The Vanguard atelier restored and redesigned a 1960s Raleigh Sport bike using design references from the GT Gutterball Track bike and the long wheelbase of 1960s path racers. Alexandria was stripped down and refabricated into a cyclo cross/urban single-speed bike that comes fitted with a coaster hub brake and Brooks saddle.

Price: on request

available

[We’re closed from Mon, 8 Mar to Wed, 10 Mar. We’ll be back on Thurs, 11 Mar ]