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  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 5)

    Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 5)

    💬18    Aug 25    📝miles-arbour    / Bikepacking Bikes

    Although the 2026 MADE bike show has wrapped up, we’ve still got lots more coverage on the way. Part five of our MADE 2026 coverage features a massive collection of finds from Bantam Bicycle Works, Neuhaus Metalworks, Wilde Bicycle Co., Ultradynamico, and more…

  • Weekend Snapshot

    Weekend Snapshot

    💬0    Aug 24    📝lucas    / Dispatch

    We visit three continents for today’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, tracking down readers in Australia, England, and the United States. Find scenes from rides through a trio of unique forests and share a shot from one of your recent rides here…

  • MADE 2026 on Video (Part 3): Slow Southern Steel, Blacksheep, Velo Orange, Fine Bikes, and More

    MADE 2026 on Video (Part 3): Slow Southern Steel, Blacksheep, Velo Orange, Fine Bikes, and More

    💬0    Aug 24    📝neil-beltchenko    / Bikepacking Bikes

    Our MADE 2026 video coverage continues with part three where Neil checks in with a few old friends and some new ones. In this episode, he catches up with Jesse from Slow Southern Steel to talk about a hardtail built for his framebuilding class, gets the lowdown on Black Sheep and a 32” bike built nearly seven years ago, takes a look at the new mini velos from Velo Orange, and much more…

  • Tailfin Overnighters: Bikepacking Through Life With Leoni Kolberg

    Tailfin Overnighters: Bikepacking Through Life With Leoni Kolberg

    💬1    Aug 24    📝logan    / Dispatch

    In episode three of Tailfin’s Overnighters series, host Boru McCullagh heads to Morocco to meet solo world traveler Leoni Kolberg on the side of the road for 24 hours with long climbs, endless desert, and a night in the dirt. Watch it here…

  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4)

    Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4)

    💬15    Aug 24    📝nic-morales    / Bikepacking Bikes

    Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob English, Klink, Silca, Soma Fabrications, Teravail, and more…

  • MADE 2026 on Video (Part 2): Next-level Mini Velos, Trikes, and More…

    MADE 2026 on Video (Part 2): Next-level Mini Velos, Trikes, and More…

    💬1    Aug 23    📝neil-beltchenko    / Bikepacking Bikes

    In our second video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil gets a look at some truly fantastic creations, from newer builders such as So Far, So Good to more seasoned builders like Oddity Cycles. There’s no shortage of innovative cargo solutions, clever details, and hand-built craftsmanship in this roundup from the show. Watch it here…

  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 3)

    Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 3)

    💬12    Aug 23    📝miles-arbour    / Bikepacking Bikes

    Today marks the final day of the 2026 MADE bike show, but we still have loads of stunning custom bikes and other finds to share. Our third roundup features builds and bits from Oddity Cycles, Mostly Forever, Retrotec, Mone Bikes, Hammondmade, Doom Bars, Sour Bicycles, and others. Dive into it all here…

  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 2)

    Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 2)

    💬10    Aug 22    📝nic-morales    / Bikepacking Bikes

    Our coverage of the 2026 MADE bike show continues with a mix of cool, fun, and interesting custom and production models from brands and builders alike. Our second roundup features bikes and components from Significant Other, Velo Orange, Tumbleweed, and Rodriguez, plus personal stories and even a bikepacking trip. Explore everything below…

  • MADE 2026 on Video (Part 1): Three Bikes From Rare Earth

    MADE 2026 on Video (Part 1): Three Bikes From Rare Earth

    💬0    Aug 21    📝neil-beltchenko    / Bikepacking Bikes

    The MADE show returns for its fourth year at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, bringing a long weekend packed with incredible handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more. The doors open to the public today, and we’re kicking off our “MADE 2026 on Video” coverage with part one: a showcase of three standout builds from Rare Earth Cycle. Watch it here…

  • Friday Debrief: Is 30.5″ The Ultimate Tire Size?, New Silca Gravel Tires, Universal Recipes

    Friday Debrief: Is 30.5″ The Ultimate Tire Size?, New Silca Gravel Tires, Universal Recipes

    💬35    Aug 21    📝editor-team    / Dispatch

    This week’s Debrief asks if 30.5″ is the ultimate tire size and looks at a Neuhaus prototype with this wheel size, new Silca Gravel Tires, three events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

  • Reader’s Rig: Sergey’s 1991 Giant Custom 1000

    Reader’s Rig: Sergey’s 1991 Giant Custom 1000

    💬5    Aug 21    📝lucas    / Dispatch

    This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Sergey in Serbia, who shares the early ’90s Giant Custom 1000 he recently picked up and has been slowly building into the ideal all-rounder for casual grab-and-go adventures. Get to know Sergey and see his bike here…

  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 1)

    Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 1)

    💬18    Aug 21    📝miles-arbour    / Bikepacking Bikes

    The MADE bike show has returned for its fourth year, commencing one of the most anticipated weekends in the custom framebuilding world and the surrounding community. The event opens to the public today, and we’re launching into our coverage with a roundup of seven stunning bikes from Rare Earth, SimWorks, Woodpecker Cycle Co., and Kyoot. Check the first batch of many to come below…

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