In a significant stride towards fostering diversity and inclusivity within the cycling community, SRAM and BESPOKED have unveiled the recipients of the 2026 SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship. This initiative, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to supporting framebuilders who feel underrepresented in the cycling and framebuilding sectors. (bicycleretailer.com)
The 2026 Scholarship Recipients:
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Vincent Morassi of morassiframes: Vincent is set to present an ultra-light stainless steel bikepacking bike, meticulously crafted for demanding mountain races such as the Seven Serpents, Trans Balkan Race, and Alps Divide. He views the scholarship as a platform to elevate his work and promote greater acceptance of queer individuals within the framebuilding community.
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Carlos Santa Clara of Santa Clara Bikes Unipessoal Lda: Carlos plans to create a special version of the ‘Nyanga’ model, drawing inspiration from the fusion of his Zimbabwean heritage and his experiences in Portugal. His upbringing in Zimbabwe, where bicycles were often repaired and adapted, instilled in him a deep appreciation for functionality, durability, and the bond between rider and machine.
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Daniel Hoffman of Resonance Cycles: Daniel aims to showcase an aggressive race-geometry road bike constructed from natural biocomposite materials, including flax fibre, Sitka spruce, hardwood veneer, and bio-epoxy. This project seeks to explore alternatives to conventional high-performance frame materials, striving to achieve the stiffness of carbon while retaining the road feel and character of steel or titanium.
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Harry Prescott of HP Bikes: Harry is set to unveil an enduro mountain bike featuring 160mm rear travel, mixed wheel sizes, potential gearbox integration, and adjustable geometry. At 23, this young engineer from the north of England acknowledges the challenges young builders face, including costs, tools, equipment, and promotion, which can hinder their ability to reach new audiences.
These talented builders will have the opportunity to exhibit their creations at BESPOKED Dresden, scheduled from 11-13 September 2026 at Dresden International Airport. The scholarship offers recipients funded exhibition space, mentorship, promotional opportunities across BESPOKED and SRAM channels, SRAM components to support their builds, and financial assistance towards participation costs. (bicycleretailer.com)
SRAM and BESPOKED emphasize that this year’s recipients embody a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, and approaches to framebuilding, all united by a shared commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and the broader cycling community.