Donhou Bicycles Fireflies Ride
Back when I was studying graphic design, I told myself I’d never work in advertising. I got a job as a bike courier in Sydney…
Donhou Bicycles
Donhou Bicycles is a bespoke bicycle brand based in East London, UK. The brand was founded by Tom Donhou, a skilled frame builder and designer who has been creating custom bikes since 2007.
Donhou Bicycles specializes in handcrafted, custom-made bicycles that are tailored to the individual needs and preferences of each rider. The company offers a range of different styles and designs, including road bikes, gravel bikes, touring bikes, and track bikes, each built to the highest standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Tom Donhou is known for his willingness to push the boundaries of bicycle design and engineering, and he has created a number of unique and innovative bikes over the years, including a bike designed to reach speeds of over 100 mph and a road bike with an integrated lighting system.
Donhou Bicycles are sought after by serious cyclists and collectors around the world, and they have won numerous awards and accolades for their design and engineering excellence.
Insight: Donhou Bicycles
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Donhou Bicycles Signature Steel
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Donhou Bicycles XCR Road
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TEASER: Donhou Bicycles Signature Steel
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Donhou Cycles Totem Tourer
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Donhou Bicycles Mondrian
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Donhou Cycles Gravel Grinder
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Donhou Cycles Leica Track
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Donhou Cycles Road / Tourer
Britons have always had an aptitude for excellence, and Tom Donhou is a perfect example of that national trait. So soon after barrelling down a…
Experiments in Speed
Here’s the full version of Experiments in Speed, a short film produced by Spindle Productions about Tom Donhou‘s quest to build a garage attempt on…
Donhou Bicycles Don Player Special
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Donhou Bicycles Flying Miler
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Donhou Bicycles Luke’s Commuter
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Donhou Bicycles CMYK Track
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