MESSENGER

BIKES

and restored classics!

BEDFORD Messenger Bike

[Matt Black & Chrome]

Vanguard’s single-speed Rudge Bedford is restored from a 1950s Rudge Whitworth roadster. This classic beauty is custom rebuilt and fitted with a Czechoslovakian coaster hub. In tribute to British Victorian engineering, ‘Bedford’ is conceived with references from the minimalist and refined rawness of rail bikers and board trackers of the 50s. Lets roll!

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‘DEVON’ Messenger bike

[Cream & Brown]

Vanguard’s single-speed Raleigh Devon is about subtle beauty & ride quality. This regal stallion is fully restored and custom-built around a rare top-of-the-line 1976 ‘Raleigh Professional’ bike, and custom fitted with the first generation Dura Ace components and Brooks outer wear. Devon is all elegance on English country-roads. Tailor-made as a superb training bike and an urban commuter.

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DUNE Messenger Bike

[Gulf Blue & Pastel Orange]

Vanguard’s single-speed Raleigh Dune is a fully restored and designed urban tracker. This retro velo, with a 1960s Raleigh Sports frame, is custom-fitted with a German coaster hub, Peugeot handlebar, Nitto stem, cyclocross tyres and a Grunge saddle. Splashed in racing heritage colours of the 60s, Dune craves for all things asphalt, turf and gravel.

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WARWICK Messenger Bike

[Celeste, Mocha and Cream]

Warwick is Vanguard’s single speed cafe racer that is built around a late 1950s 8-speed Raleigh Lenton racer frame. Fitted with a Japanese coaster hub brake and Brooks outerwear, Warwick is a ‘green’ tribute to Boardtrack bikes and Grasstrack racing from that era. A timeless and nostalgic ride.

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HOFFMAN Messenger Bike

[Matt Black & Brass]

Vanguard’s single-speed urban sprinter Hoffman is specially hand-built with a custom fabricated vintage frame. This elegant and sporty ride comes fitted with a German made rear coaster hub brake and an uncompromising magnesium alloy front rim.  If fast commutes and the occasional trick or two are up your alley, Hoffman is your stable steed.

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MASI Messenger Bike

[Shamrock Green & Cream]

‘Masi Speciale Fixed’ is Vanguard’s pick as the best value all round single speed or fixed wheel commuter. Custom-built around its well-crafted double butted chromoly steel frame and lugged fork, this stylish ride is ready to roll!

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SHOREDITCH Messenger Bike

[Matt Black & Tangerine]

Inspired by avant garde bicycle cultures of East London, Shoreditch is Vanguard’s latest custom built and restored tricked-out single-speed urban ride. This Eastie steed is designed around a beautifully lugged 1970s Raleigh Grand prix frame that includes rear coaster brake and a Dura Ace series.10 hub. Tear down Whitechapel Road with the asphalt crew!

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URSULA Messenger Bike

[Metallic Mint, Bronze & Copper Brown]

Vanguard’s single-speed 1950s café racer Ursula is painstakingly restored with a classic Raleigh Roadster frame and fork. This nostalgic ride has a rare Czech-made coaster brake and leather outer wear fitted especially for cruising. Your everyday ride will be reminiscent of stylish European cycle chic!

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AUGUSTINE Messenger Bike

[Hairline Finished Steel & Bronze]

Augustine messenger bike takes its reference from the raw and sublime beauty of pseudo-Victorian ‘steam punk’ culture. Augustine also expresses the subtle changes in light and texture at the end of the summer month of August. Specially custom-built and is fully-fabricated using a classic lugged Bianchi mini velo frame and fork, this single-speed mini ‘pista’ city commute is fitted with a coaster brake for zipping through sidewalks and alleyways.

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GUILDFORD Messenger Bike

[Cream]

A fully restored and custom built 1950s Raleigh Sport bike, Guildford is inspired by charming culs-de-sac and quaint cobblestone streets of Surrey. This simple and elegant ride comes specially fitted with a reconditioned LED headlamp, coaster hub brake, gum-coloured tyres and outerwear that is dressed up in leather. Built ideally for urban commutes, Guildford will take you on rides that's all about nostalgia and fun.

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HAVANA Messenger bike

[Turquoise, Mandarin & Tangerine]

Riding to the beat of Cuban Santero drummers, this street tracker is restored and built using a 1950s Raleigh Sport bike. Inspired by the colours and forms of this amazing city, Havana is a creolised fusion of its design influences. Fitted with coaster hub brake, Brooks saddle and cyclo-cross tires, you’re all set to discover wherever, whenever.

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SGT PEPPER Messenger Bike

[Matt Green, Chrome Yellow, Copper Brown]

Sgt Pepper takes its inspiration from flat track bikes of the 60s with its proportions and vintage references, such as the straight set handle bars, reconditioned LED headlamp and cycle-cross tyres. Sgt Pepper blends Brit mod and Japanese rockabilly influences in its design. Custom-fabricated using a 1960s Raleigh Sport Bike and fitted with a safety coaster hub brake, Sgt Pepper is the ride for all to revel.

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SHINKANSEN Messenger Bike

[Pewter & Tangerine]

Like the bullet trains that connect cities across Japan, Shinkansen speaks of transience and speed. Our inspiration is drawn from the energies of the metropolis, rail tracks and city lights. Custom built and designed using a 1980s pursuit track frame, Shinkansen is envisioned as a kinetic sculpture, with speed and motion expressed in its composition. This ultra light and smooth single-speed ride comes fitted with a coaster hub brake.

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limited-edition bicycles

HENDRIX Messenger Bike

[Ash Grey & Bronze]

Hendrix – your all-terrain urban warrior. This steed takes inspiration from Japanese customised SR400 motorbikes and is created as a pure pedal powered single-speed bike. Constructed and custom fabricated from a fully restored 1950s Raleigh Superb Sport frame, this tough little cookie also comes fitted with a rear safety coaster hub brake and a vintage downhill rigid fork. Put on those gloves and hairnet helmet ‘cos Hendrix rolls hard and rolls fast.

Price: on request

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ICARUS Messenger bike

[Chrome & Black]

A simple, classic fixed gear ride, Icarus is fully re-built and fabricated using a 1980s ‘Tange’ multi-speed racer. Ready to take flight, this two-wheeled ‘agkelos’ is an ultra light and strong speedster. Fitted with a Selle San Marco saddle and a safety Shimano 600 front brake, you’re ready to take to the streets and go the distance!

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DEUX Messenger Bike

[Copper & Matt Black]

Deux, or ‘two’, is an expression of the double. Deux is composed with double forks (front fork and seat stay), and copper-plated to reflect the essence of city commuting – fast living and city lights, heightened senses and novel discoveries. This stunning single-speed courier-inspired bike is meticulously fabricated and re-designed using a 1970s Peugeot men’s multi-speed racer frame, and custom fitted with original vintage quality Japanese racing components for a light, responsive and experiential ride.

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PASHA Messenger Bike

[Brass & Brown]

Pasha – the epitome of luxury – is inspired by the rich cultural landscapes and striking hues of North Africa. Pasha is designed both as a kinetic sculpture as well as an urban commuter. Re-fabricated using a 1970s Japanese ‘Bridgestone’ men’s multi-speed racer frame, this beauty is fitted with all-terrain urban tyres to run effortlessly on gravel and asphalt. Pasha also comes with leather wear and a rear coaster hub brake for that ultra smooth glide.

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AXL Messenger Bike

[Chrome Yellow & White]

Small in size but big on speed, Axl is your ticket to a quick getaway on a mini vélo. Inspired by and designed for the urban cyclist in major metropolis, Axl is built as a interchangeable fixed-gear and single-speed messenger bike. Easy to manage in the smallest of apartments and with a fuss-free maintenance, Axl is a go-getter created for the progressive minded cyclist.

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EVAN Messenger Bike

[Matt Black & Bronze]

Evan is conceived and rebuilt with the image of an all-rounded urban single-speedster inspired by Flat Track Bikes for its striped down proportions and raw functionality. Restored and re-fabricated using a 1970s ‘Nishiki’ multi-speed Japanese road bike, Evan is dressed with an uncompromising Brooks saddle and coaster hub brake for clean lines and low maintenance. Dirt, grass or gravel, Evan is ready to roll!

Price: on request

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SPENCER Messenger Bike

[Cream & Chrome]

Tall, elegant and classy is how we describe Spencer. Specially re-fabricated and restored from an early 1970s Raleigh TI bike, this superb city slicker powers up those urban hill and sprints through avenues with grace. Dressed in leather and fitted with a coaster hub brake, Spencer will take you on enjoyable city rides.

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SABINE Messenger Bike

[Ash Grey & Chrome]

An ultimate ladies’ and gentlemen’s ride, Sabine is chic, simple and responsive. Built using a restored and re-fabricated 1970s Bridgestone multi-speed bike, Sabine is a no-nonsense single-speed ride that comes stripped down and presented in its purest form and function. Low on maintenance and high on the chic quotient, this ride comes ready fitted with leather gear as well as a coaster hub brake.

Price: on request

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