The Enigma community

Our ambassadors.

Different journeys. One shared passion.

Meet the riders, adventurers and storytellers who take Enigma into the world. Their experiences inspire us, and their feedback helps shape the bikes we build.

Meet the riders
Enigma ambassador Léa Lamonthe Adventure, through a different lens.

01 / Eco-design engineer & photographer

Léa Lamonthe

Based in South-West France, Léa shares the freedom of cycling through photography, films and routes that invite others to explore.

Rides EnigmaEtape MkIII
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Hi, I'm Léa, a 27-year-old eco-design engineer and pro-photographer from the beautiful South-West of France.

Currently working in the field of engineering, my passion lies in telling stories through the lens of my camera, capturing the essence of every adventure. I create content through various mediums, including stills, motion, and articles. I share tips, curated routes illustrated with pictures and videos, aiming to introduce cycling to people, especially women.

I cherish cycling for the freedom and joy it brings. When bikepacking, each ride becomes a journey through a spectrum of emotions, truly making it feel like living multiple lives in the span of just a few days.

I've been fortunate to receive the amazing Etape MkIII. This bike has proven to be truly astonishing; it can handle anything you throw at it. It is super responsive in terms of frame rigidity, gear shifting, or braking. For me, the main advantage is its comfort. I've never ridden a bike that smooth; I swear that I can even ride without a chamois! Enigma's team also did superb work fitting the bike to my needs and my (really small) size. I switched from constant back pain and a too-long top tube to something truly made for me, a real game-changer. And let's be honest, the aesthetics of this Etape are just perfect. Since bringing it to France, I've received numerous inquiries about it; it truly doesn't go unnoticed!

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Enigma ambassador Karl Holtby A curiosity for the road less travelled.

02 / Photographer & gravel rider

Karl Holtby

From the North York Moors to the Cairngorms, Karl combines a lifelong love of cycling with a search for extraordinary landscapes.

Rides EnigmaEdge
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“Hi, I’m Karl, a photographer based in Yorkshire. I've been a professional photographer since 2016. During this time, I’ve worked with many brands, been published in the leading photographic press, and exhibited globally.

I've been a cyclist for as long as I can remember. Cycling is always a joy, and it's amazing for our mental health. Being an adventurous spirit, my photographic work takes me to some remote places. I spend a lot of time in the Highlands of Scotland, hiking and biking, always on the lookout for unique compositions. I’ve been fortunate enough to receive the Enigma Edge gravel bike. I’ve been riding the Edge for almost a year now on my local trails of the North York Moors and deep into the wild Cairngorms National Park. From the moment I swung a leg over the Edge it put a huge smile on my face. Its geometry and handling make it particularly quick on all kinds of off-road surfaces (and it’s no slouch on the road either). Even when venturing into MTB territory, the Edge can hold its own. Of course, you won’t be going as quick as a MTB with suspension on the downhills, but it’s one of the most fun bikes I’ve ever ridden! Additionally, the qualities of titanium make for a forgiving and comfortable ride. Ti just has that ‘Zing’ which is difficult to put into words.

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