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Handcrafted. One at a time.

BME Design

Unique bicycles shaped by experimental engineering, bold aesthetics, and precise craftsmanship.

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Collection

This collection presents a selection of bicycle projects developed over time — from early experimental frames to later designs exploring materials, construction methods and form. The work reflects a continuous process of experimentation, moving between hands-on building, small-scale production and independent design.

B-9 NH Urban Stealth carbon bicycle

B-9 NH Urban Stealth

Singlespeed urban bicycle inspired by the geometry and visual language of the F-117 Nighthawk aircraft.

B8 modular bicycle frame system in carbon bamboo and titanium

B8 Series frames

Series of handmade frames in bamboo, carbon, titanium and hybrid constructions, each offering a distinct ride feel and character.

S72 racing saddle system with a simple single-bolt adjustment.

S72 Saddles

Lightweight racing saddle system with a simple single-bolt adjustment.

X-9 Nighthawk carbon and aramid sandwich prototype bicycle

X-9 Nighthawk

Experimental frame based on sandwich panels with aramid honeycomb core and carbon skins.

Early Works - first carbon and bamboo frames along with initial experimental components

Early Works

Early projects marking the beginning — first carbon and bamboo frames along with initial experimental components.

Producing the B-9 NH frame by Brano Meres

About BME Design

BME Design is an independent design studio based in Slovakia, focused on the development of unique bicycles and experimental concepts.

All projects are designed and built by Braňo Mereš. His work began in the early 2000s with self-built carbon composite, bamboo and other experimental frames, driven by curiosity and a desire to explore unconventional materials and construction methods.

What started as a personal hobby gradually evolved into small-scale production. Today, the work continues as independent development, exploring new ideas through bicycle design and bike art projects.

Alongside bicycle design, Braňo is involved in energy-related projects focused on thermal engineering, district heating systems and renewable energy, while also working in industrial design, photography and photogrammetry.

Exhibitions

  • Bike to the Future, Museum of Design Atlanta, USA, April–July 2021
  • BIKES – the reinvention of the bicycle, Grassi Museum for Applied Art Leipzig, Germany, June–October 2017
  • Bike | Design | City, Gewerbemuseum Winterthur, Switzerland, January–July 2017
  • Eurobike Show, Friedrichshafen, Germany, August 2015
  • Like Bike Monte Carlo, Monaco, April 2015
  • North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Charlotte, NC, USA, March 2014
  • Berliner Fahrradschau, Berlin, Germany, March 2012
  • European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, May 2010
  • re:Cycle 2009, Design Factory Bratislava, Slovakia, May–June 2009
  • European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, May 2009
  • North American Handmade Bicycle Show, Portland, OR, USA, February 2008

Contact

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