
Inside Exept
Vision
Revolutionizing the cycling experienceThe bicycle
For us at EXEPT, the bicycle goes beyond a simple way of transportation. We love to spend our time experiencing nice rides.
The ride
A group of good friends, beautiful roads, landscape and conditions along with a perfectly fitting and performing bike completes the perfect ride.
The technology
We believe the perfect ride is only achieved by merging customization and craftsmanship with uncompromised bike performance.

Mission
CONSTANTLY IMPROVING THE CYCLING WOLRDCutting-Edge technology
EXEPT’s mission is founded on our patented frame construction method, which enables us to build complete custom frame geometries with state-of-the-art materials composition.
Craftsmanship
Our Made in Italy frame-building craftsmanship enhances our technology to create the perfect ride for every EXEPT customer. This perfect ride is tailored around every customer’s individual riding style and fit, which is determined in the EXEPT Lab.
Exept Lab
The EXEPT Lab combines sophisticated engineering and Italian craftsmanship with a customer-centric approach. It brings customization to every cyclist in a scientific, yet easy-to-follow process.

The Black Swan
Our logo symbolizes both contrast and distinction in the genus of custom carbon fiber frame manufacturers. We are the only ones to combine the performance advantages of monocoque with custom geometry and personal riding styles. Our monocoque structure allows us to design more complex shapes with lighter and tiffer materials.
““It was a real pleasure to present and describe our beautiful work. It’s not just about the work — there was something more, call it passion, love, or whatever you want.””Our Story
EXEPT’s journey dates back to 2015, when big volume tires on drop bar bikes and electric motors on MTB’s were vague ideas in the minds of a few cycling visionaries. We were employed by other bicycle and automotive companies but we couldn’t stop thinking about making true performance bikes customized around their riders.
What was needed was a new production technique that stepped outside the boundaries of current manufacturing methods. So in 2016, we applied for the patent for our unique molding technique.
We mostly worked during our free time on the weekends or late at night, we had to balance the demands of our jobs and family with our idea, yet we were driven by the passion to bring our idea to life.
It became increasingly clear that the idea had potential, so we went on the hunt to find investors. We never doubted our idea. However in order to convince investors and make them believe in us, we needed both a fully working prototype and brand concept.

By mid 2016, our first monocoque structure, yet fully custom prototypes were ready to hit the road together with a first brand concept, logo and our patent application.
We went all-out — we teamed up with our trusted production partner and a famous local frame builder who had built frames for all the big Italian bikes from the 1970s to the late 1990s.
Together we produced three rideable prototypes: two large-sized frames in two different riding styles; and one small frame. Investors liked the ambitious plan and fast progress but they wanted reliable proof, which would come in the form of a decisive assessment by a real professional.


Late in the summer of 2016 we met with an ex-professional Italian racer, who had finished on the podium in the Giro d’Italia , for a secret test ride in the mountains of northern Italy. We had to prepare the prototypes, which really meant that we had to assemble all the bits and pieces in a garage. There was no time for stress-testing or even thinking about fatigue testing — we went straight out onto the road, sweating not only because we had to keep up with this ex-pro, who took pride in keeping himself in shape after his career, but mostly because we were anxious about how the prototype would perform...and if it would even last. After a long climb followed by a terrifying descent, a phone call was placed to investors in Milan. We were in the game.
During the fall of 2017 we at last secured enough funding to completely overhaul our first bike design and to invest in proper tooling and rigorous testing. We could finally create EXEPT as we are today: EXEPTional visionaries and engineers, as well as passionate cyclists who put unlimited customization at the top of the list for premium performance bikes.

Next level custom ride configurator
Create your EXEPT ride in five simple steps. Choose from one of our frame platforms, customize the version to your preferences, personalize the design, choose from three specs and create your frame geometry based on your riding style.
