A Modern Classic - Introducing the RAT PENAT

For all the years we have been busy making bikes, disc brakes have been our bread and butter. All the while though we had been quietly yearning those simpler times, a time where tubes were neither over or undersized, and headsets sat proud at either end of the head tube. What would a ‘classic’ road bike from us look like? Well wonder no more, here it is, the RAT PENAT.

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PRO Bikegear Durmitor

To showcase the ultimate in optimization, comfort, and customization, PRO Bikegear commissioned Quirk Cycles to build two unique Columbus steel bikes. The first of these was the Durmitor RACE - a road bike stripped down to its most basic elements, created for quick handling, proficient climbing, and effortless rolling making it a road cyclists dream. For many cyclists, the ultimate dream bike.

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Hugo's Dazzling Kegety

When Hugo first came to us he was certain that the Kegety was the perfect bike for him. Splitting his time between the UK and Kenya, he needed a versatile bike that could tackle a variety of terrains sitting at the extremes. The Kegety was certainly the first model that came to mind, this particular bike is a testament to Hugo's unique style, boasting an array of standout features.

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Kiran's Shredded Overland

I have a soft spot for the Overland, it’s capable and tough, ready to take you across the wildest terrain, but is also extremely fun to ride. Unloaded it is nimble, fast and screaming to be shreded. I even ride one on my commute! So you can see, it’s such a great all-rounder. You can imagine how stoked I was when Kiran got in touch wanting a super tricked out Overland.

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Joel's Ultra-Raw Durmitor

Building custom bikes is awesome, end-off, nothing better. That is until a friend asks you to build them a custom bike, then it gets better, it gets personal. Back when riding circles around Regent’s Park was a thing I did, I would ride with the 10000km.cc group. Every so often we would go further a field and that’s when I met Joel. He didn’t know it at the time, but he would soon be signing up for a Quirk.

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