Marlon, founder of Babyldn, transforms old frames into unique bikes, blending craftsmanship, sustainability, and passion. From rural Italy to London, his journey reflects creativity and resilience. A story that redefines the cycling world with authenticity and style.
Bringing something forgotten back to light, rediscovering and curating it, trying to know its history. Stories that often seem to be frozen and that only thanks to our warmth are able to be pursued and to flourish again. Old school bikes reborn with new builds and still eager to feel the wind.
Italian artisanal framebuilding is a tradition that has developed over centuries and continues to evolve and thrive today. It involves the meticulous craftsmanship of hand-welded artifacts using traditional or modern techniques with high-quality materials. This type of craftsmanship is renowned for its skill and attention to detail and represents a significant part of Italian artisanal culture.
Reviving the Forgotten: A Scottish Frame Builder’s Journey of Creativity, Sustainability, and Transformation…
I’m Jake from Toronto, Canada and my love for bicycles started at a young age, riding with friends along with my family. My dad is an avid road cyclist so I think his passion for cycling kind of rubbed off on me…
A few years ago, I bought an old Bottecchia Sunkiss for €20 from a guy who was clearing out a yard full of junk (ravaldoni, as we say in Bologna). I didn’t know exactly what to do with it, but it was the only 26-inch bike in my size that I had ever come across, so I decided to try transforming it into a gravel bike to experiment with riding off-road.
