Rapha founder Simon Mottram backs boutique builder Quirk Cycles
Quirk Cycles has secured Rapha founder Simon Mottram as a lead investor in its current funding round, where the London-based frame maker seeks £500,000 (US$657,000) to scale production and launch three new models in early 2026.
Mottram said he was drawn by Quirk's "authenticity" and ambition to set "a new benchmark in performance and design," and noted that the brand is defining what's next for boutique performance cycling. Quirk owner Rob Quirk declined to disclose the numbers behind Mottram's investment while the round remains open, but said his involvement is "a huge vote of confidence" in the company's strategy.
Positioned at the high end of the market, Quirk says demand for its steel and titanium bikes has proved resilient despite the wider market difficulties. Quirk's current frameset options span road, all-road, gravel, and mountain bikes.
