Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 5)

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…

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The 2026 MADE bike show wrapped up on Sunday, marking a bittersweet end to the event’s four-year run at the iconic Zidell Yards in Portland. As we shared in our pre-MADE interview with the event’s director, Billy Sinkford, MADE will be relocating to the Oregon Convention Center for 2027, just a three-mile bike ride north along the Willamette River. The public will undoubtedly miss the abandoned shipyard and the unique setting it offers for media coverage, but most of the makers and brands we spoke to are excited about the amenities of a modern indoor venue.

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  • MADE 2026 part 5
  • MADE 2026 part 5
  • MADE 2026 part 5

As much as a role Zidell Yards played, it’s the community that really makes the show. The weathered rusty backdrops, miles of concrete, and open-air venue certainly created a vibe, but if the framebuilders and brands continue to show up, then I’m sure the MADE bike show will return in a bigger and better way next year.

With that, I’m pleased to present our fifth roundup of bicycles and other interesting finds from the 2026 MADE bike show. This massive roundup features 13 amazing bikes, upcoming products, new components, and more from Bantam Bicycle Works, Neuhaus Metalworks, Wilde Bicycle Co., Peter Verdone, MOOTS, Ron’s Bikes/Ultradynamico, Mica Cycles, White Industries, Stinner, Brooks England, Ahearne Cycles, and Page Street Cycles. Enjoy!

Bantam Bicycle Workslink

Portland, Oregon

Bantam Bicycles of Portland, Oregon, is another talented builder that has attended every MADE bike show since the beginning. Each year, owner Bob Kamzelski shows up with a collection of new builds, displaying two decades of experience fabricating, repairing, and modifying bikes. What I like most about his bikes are the balance of playfulness with exceptional craftsmanship. They’re practical, undeniably well-made, and are often driven by curiosity or inspired by some sort of unique ask from a customer. We documented two of Bob’s bikes at the show. First up is a rigid 32-inch mountain bike that a repeat customer ordered. The name “Bantam” comes from the Bantam rooster, which is a smaller breed of chicken. Bob says they are “small and feisty,” just like him.

Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show

Bantam Rigid 32er

The rigid 32-inch bike Bob had on display was made for a customer who already had a Bantam 29er hardtail, but wanted something lighter and faster for short bikepacking trips. The customer is 6’4″, which is significantly taller than Bob, who thinks it’s a good application for the larger wheel size.

The frame is fully fillet brazed, so it took some serious time for Bob to put it together. The chainstays and seatstays are custom-bent, and Bob is especially proud of how the bottom bracket junction turned out. “There’s a lot more going into that than it looks,” Bob told us. The seat tube was offset forward to provide more room for the 32-inch wheel, dropping the chainstays below the seat tube-downtube junction. The tubes are all mitered into each other and into the bottom bracket, so it’s very structurally stable. It also allowed Bob to use a long 200mm travel dropper post, because the seat tube isn’t curved like some 32-inch bikes that are built to try and maintain short chainstays.

  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show

The build features a Ritchey fork, Teravail’s new 32 x 2.2″ Cannonball tires, and a Teravail stem, bar, and dropper post. Like any good show bike, it’s finished with a shiny Madrone derailleur and polished White Industries cranks and headset. The bike is rolling on Astral Outback 32-inch wheels, which are a little narrower than the Astral Jester that were specced on the 32-inch Sour I reviewed earlier this year. The frame bag is an made from a recycled chicken feed bag by Lords Luggage in Portland, which continues the Bantam theme perfectly.

Bantam Big Jim

The Big Jim is Bantam’s stock-sized, singlespeed mountain bike. The name comes from the old BBC video “BIG JIM’s Big BOOZY Bike Trip to Braemar,” where Big Jim Collie takes on a massive 60-mile ride over a mountain on his singlespeed for a bootie call.

Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show

The Big Jim is designed around 27.5″ wheels, rim brakes, and has clearance for 2.4″ tires. It features laser-cut horizontal dropouts for singlespeeding, and is fabricated from Columbus steel tubing. It’s meant to be lightweight, nimble, and fun to ride, much like Big Jim’s boozy ride across the highlands.

  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show
  • Bantam Bicycle Works 2026 MADE bike show

The Bantam Big Jim costs $1,850 for a frame and fork, in whatever color you want, and Bob can also help curate a custom complete build. The stunning matching stem was custom-made for this particular bike, and really helps amplify what is essentially a fairly “simple” bike. Well done, Bob!

Neuhaus Metalworkslink

Novato, California

We’ve seen Nick Neuhaus, founder of Neuhaus Metalworks, a lot this year. Ahead of this year’s Sea Otter Classic, Miles stopped by their workshop in Marin County, California, for an early look at some of their show bikes and an inside peek at how they’ve achieved success in a short amount of time. Whortly thereafter, they had several bikes scattered across brand’s booths at Sea Otter, and we caught up with designer/engineer Daniel Yang to learn more about all their new bikes. Watch Neil’s interview with Daniel here.

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  • neuhaus 750d made 2026

Neuhaus didn’t have a booth at MADE either, but they built up something extra special for the folks at Enduro Bearings, signifying the brand’s interest in a forgotten wheel size: 750d or 30.5″. At the inaugural MADE show in 2023, Moots snatched up some early attention with a custom Routt CRD built up with prototype WTB 750d wheels and 750 x 40mm Nano Raptor tires. There was seemingly very little movement after the show, with the industry jumping on 32″ instead, but Daniel has said again and again that 750d or 30.5″ wheels are actually a more realistic wheel size for the masses, since 32″ is too big for most riders.

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  • neuhaus 750d made 2026

According to Nick, they’ve been interested in 750d because it allows them to maintain the geometry of their gravel bikes, instead of veering into the realm of drop-bar mountain bikes. Merit in Europe jumped on the 750d train a few years ago, so they worked with Neuhaus on some semi-deep carbon rims. Neuhaus’s goal is to make a big effort to understand the wheel size, its limitations, and its capabilities. Daniel even raced his 750d gravel bike at the Lost and Found Gravel Grinder earlier this summer, and although the WTB Nano Raptor tires are the only 750d tires available, they have enough of them to test prototypes without worrying. Neuhaus has had a busy year, but it sounds like there’s still more to come. Nick said they have some exciting new titanium bikes coming this fall, designed around “big wheels” and 29″ setups.

Wilde Bicycle Co.link

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Wilde Bicycle Co. is one of the few brands at MADE that offers both US-made and Taiwan-made bicycles. Wilde’s owner, Jeffrey Frane, was the original founder of All-City Cycles, but eventually branched off to forge his own path with no limits or constraints. Wilde’s full-time framebuilder, Brad Wilson, built bikes under the name Capricorn Bicycles after honing his skills at Waterford Precision Cycles.

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  • wilde 2026 made bike show

Wilde’s production bikes start at under $3,000 for a complete build, and their US-made framesets range from $3,500 right up to nearly $6,000, with both steel and titanium options. At this year’s show, Wilde’s primary “show bike” was an impossibly shiny retro 29er called the The Pleezer. Behind their booth, they were hiding the first prototype of an upcoming budget-friendly production bike they’re calling the Moon Bug.

Wilde Moon Bug Prototype

The Moon Bug is a project that’s very near and dear to Jeffrey, and something he describes as “the culmination of 20 years of longing in his bicycle career.” Back in 2005, he worked at a Trek store and fell in love with the FX hybrid bicycle. At the time, it was around $700 with Deore components, and it felt very practical. “Normally practical is not sexy,” Jeffrey explained, “but I thought, if someone in your life needed a bike, this was probably that bike.” Since then, he has dreamt of making a good, affordable bike that can do a little bit of everything.

Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
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  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug

The Wilde Moon Bug is designed around an aluminum frame and a steel frame. It’s a bit of a departure for Wilde, but Jeffrey wanted to design a practical ride for people who interact with their bike on a daily basis. It has rack mounts, fender mounts, a hidden kickstand mount on the non-drive-side chainstay, and three-pack mounts on the fork legs. It’s a practical bike for everyday use and commuting, but it’s also capable of gravel rides and light-duty bikepacking. Looking at its shape and angles, it looks like the perfect gateway drug for all-terrain riding, and we’re here for it.

It’s not as densely featured as Wilde’s pricier production bikes, like the Supertramp, but Jeffrey says “it has enough to get the job done, for most people.” The slightly sloping top tube on the size large prototype show here is to accomodate a dropper post, but the main triangle looks spacious enough to run multiple bottles, a frame bag, or a combination of the two.

Designed alongside the Moon Bug is a new bar for Wilde called the Manticore. It’s an aluminum bar with a 31.8mm clamp size, but still offer enough flex to be comfortable riding off-road. It’s the result of Jeffrey’s hunt for the ideal sweptback handlebar for all-day comfort, but still capable enough to take on techy sections. Jeffrey thinks they’re getting really close. The Manticore Bar should be available this fall.

  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug
  • Wilde Bicycle Co Moon Bug

The most exciting part of all of this is that Wilde is aiming for a sub $2,000 complete price tag for the Moon Bug. It will look quite similar to the one here, just with black components instead of silver, which would have added a few hundred dollars to the price tag. They’re hoping to hit $1,800 with a Shimano Cues 10-speed drivetrain, and the production version will have the same paint job as the prototype. The plan is to launch it next summer, and we’re eager to throw a leg over one soon.

Wilde The Pleezer

The real crowd pleaser was the newly launched Wilde The Pleezer, which was built specifically for the MADE bike show. Jeffrey has a real love for collecting vintage mountain bikes, and The Pleezer is Wilde’s take on the iconic Breezer Series #1 silhouette. It was created for Wilde’s co-founder, Andy Tesch, who wanted to mix modern componentry and specs with vintage aesthetics.

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  • wilde bicycle co made 2026 show bike

The Pleezer has a peculiar mix of specs, including a twin-tube design, fillet-brazed construction, boost hub spacing, disc brakes. Andy’s is set up specifically for an AXS wireless drivetrain, though customers can have their’s customized to their liking. It uses a 1″ threaded headset with Wilde fillet-brazed bullmoose bars.

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  • wilde bicycle co made 2026 show bike
  • wilde bicycle co made 2026 show bike
  • wilde bicycle co made 2026 show bike
  • wilde bicycle co made 2026 show bike

Standard features include clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires and two bottle mounts inside the main triangle. Each one will be totally unique, with options to customize the frame and geometry depending on your needs. It’s not a cheap bike, at $5,800 for a frame, fork, and bars, but you get your choice of custom paint job or nickel plating. Delivery could take up to six months, and they’re available to order today.

Peter Verdonelink

Fairfax, California

I usually try to reach out to the builders ahead of shows like MADE to get some idea of what they’ll be displaying. It helps me plan the weekend, but also lets me get a jump on the written content. For whatever reason, I didn’t do that this year, but when I learned that Peter Verdone was planning to be at MADE with one of his most recent creations, I made sure to let him know in advance that I wanted to meet up.

Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show

Peter Verdone is a designer by trade, and works under his own name, Peter Verdone Designs, or PVD for short. A quick glance at his website will give a pretty good idea of where Peter’s interests lie: the whacky, industry-disrupting side of the cycling industry. A self-proclaimed iconoclast, Peter warned me that an interview with him would be very different than what we’re used to, and he wasn’t wrong.

Peter brought a peculiar hand-made bike that he calls an all-road bike, “It’s a bike intended for all roads, any surface, whatever’s in front of you: gravel, tarmac, double black diamonds.” Living in Marin County, California, Peter rides to most of his off-road rides, so he honed in on what makes a bike good for pedaling. He believes a key component of that is crank width, so he keeps things tight by using road-width cranks.

  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show

There are so many wild details on his 32/29 mullet, which makes it hard to decide on where to start. The fork closely resembles the one he designed for BTCHN’s 32er at last year’s event, which uses a 3D-printed stainless steel crown and dropouts that are bonded to titanium fork legs. The same concept is employed in the handlebar, channeling the inherit flex that titanium offers. The entire front end, aside from a Paragon steerer, is 3D-printed—even the inner bar ends, which Neil and I both got to try. The complex shape makes for a super comfortable perch, I might add.

Peter used offset bottle mounts on the seat tube to make room for a longer dropper post. And they have nifty built-in cargo strap slots to attach gear. Even the cable guides under the downtube are attached to form slots. With no threaded eyelets, the cable guides or bottle mounts can slide anywhere along the downtube. “If there’s no holes in the tube, I have free liberty, but [with holes] I’m pretty much limited to that position.” The seat tube is offset forward to provide clearance for a 29″ tire while also keeping the 400mm rear center nice and short. It has a 845mm front center, pairing a short rear end with a very long front end.

Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show
  • Peter Verdone 2026 MADE bike show

Next up for Peter? He said he needs a palate cleanser and is working on a full-sized electric chopper motorcycle. Motorcycles are what got him into bikes in the first place, and he’s hoping to eventually relocate to Colorado so he can mess around with off-road dirt bike designs as well.

Mootslink

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Moots was showing off their collaboration titanium cranks at Sea Otter this spring, made alongside White Industries and Brunk Industries. Plus, they had a new 45th anniversary Black Cerakote finish. We weren’t sure what they’d cook up for MADE, but we were happy to see the new Routt gravel bike, and not one, but two, prototype 32-inch bikes they’re using for internal testing.

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Moots Routt

The Routt Moots had on display is actually an unreleased version that’s expected to launch in the next month or so. The latest version of their do-everything gravel bike increases off-road capability with more tire clearance. Moots redesigned the Routt around 45mm to 57mm (2.2″) tires due to the popularity of larger tires, even for gravel.

Moots MADE 2026
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  • Moots MADE 2026

To accommodate these bigger tires, Moots used a super sleek and curvy 3D-printed chainstay yoke on the drive-side blends into the frame. Unless you’re looking for it, it’s easy to miss. The fork has also been updated with a D-shaped steerer for internal cable routing via their own stem. This also means you can run different stem options, and aren’t restricted to carbon, which was a big reason why Moots wanted to update it.

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  • Moots MADE 2026

Moving forward, Moots won’t have multiple Routt models. Instead, the base model will use straight gauge titanium tubing, and the RSL upgrade uses butted tubing, which should save weight and offer a little more dialed in ride quality. The Routt has been in Moots’ lineup since 2013, so it’s exciting to see it evolve. We’ll be sure to share more when it becomes available.

Moots Scrambler 32 Prototype

The Scrambler 32 is one of two 32-inch prototypes Moots had on display at MADE. Their goal is to log some serious mileage on them, see how they stack up against their 29-inch bikes, and then decide if it’s something they want to pursue. Will Bender, the new Marketing Director at Moots, explained that they really want to consider everything before bringing anything to market.

Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle
  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle
  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle

The Scrambler 32 prototype was finished with a flashy purple anodization, an unmistakenly Moots seat tube/seat stay joint, and fixed UDH dropouts. It was built with a SRAM Transmission drivetrain, the new Silca Protocol 32-inch tires, and some interesting looking 32-inch rims from Industry Nine/We Are One.

  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle
  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle
  • Bikes and Builders of MADE 2026 (Part 4), Moots Cycle

I appreciate Moots’ approach to 32-inch bikes. The makers who were able to move quick on 32 have done so, but now we’re at a place where larger brands are going to really consider the implications, popularity, and future of the new wheel size before offering them to their customers. The initial excitement of 32-inch wheels has certainly subsided, but are they actually going to stick around? Time will tell.

Moots 32 Hardtail

The second 32-inch bike Moots had on display was a hardtail mountain bike, which looks like it leans closer to the MXC side of the spectrum rather than the slacked out Womble. Like the Scrambler, they’ll log some mileage on the prototype to help decide whether or not to pursue it as a new addition to their lineup.

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  • Moots MADE 2026

Rons Bikes + Ultradynamicolink

East Haddam, Connecticut

Ronnie Romance of Ron’s Bikes and Ultradynamico always manages to bring something interesting to MADE. He usually brings a couple stunning bikes, and he’s always showing more leg than anyone else at the venue. For those unaware, Ron’s Bikes is his bike, bag, and apparel brand, and Ultradynamico is his tire brand, co-owned with Patrick O’Grady. Ultradynamico launched nearly exactly seven years ago with a single tire, and now has 16 tire styles in their lineup.

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  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show

Ronnie had a bright red ALUMAX II on display, and while it’s not new, he was using it to debut some exciting upcoming products from Ultradynamico. As Ronnie puts it, the ALUMAX is his “built for speed modern grav racing bike interpretation designed to hold its own with anything your dental care provider would afford.” The frame is made from Dedacciai 7005 Aluminum by Frank the Welder in Bellows Falls, Vermont, and the fork is built from Columbus steel. It clears 700 x 55mm tires, uses cantilever or V brakes, and quick-release dropouts front and back. They only have size large in stock currently, but they’re thinking about doing another pre-order soon. Check it out here.

Though they were easy to miss, the ALUMAX was kitted out with some brand new wheels that Ultradynamico has been working on. They’ve never offered their own rims before, so it’s pretty exciting to see a smaller tire brand enter the market. The Comté, which plays into Ultradynamico’s wine-themed tire names, is a carbon design made for rim or disc brakes. Ronnie told us that there are very few good rim brake wheels available, so they took it upon themselves to make one.

The Comté is inspired by the old Ambrosio Nemesis rims that the pros used to run in the Paris-Roubaix, because it considered bomb-proof, even on the rough cobblestone tracks. It had a hard anodized or sometimes ceramic-coated finish that wasn’t easy to achieve on an aluminum rim, so they decided to go carbon. The Comté has a low-profile box shape, instead of being aerodynamic like most modern carbon rims. Ronnie says aero carbon rims are stiff, while their box shape absorbs a lot of chatter and is quite comfortable. They are 25mm wide on the inside, weigh about 400 grams each, and can be run as a rim brake or disc brake wheel. “Yeah, we’re releasing a carbon fiber rim brake rim in 2026…what a world we live in.”

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  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show

Just before Rons Bikes factory closed in Waterbury, Connecticut, they started on a new hip pack. Three years later, and it’s nearly ready. It’s loosely based off a jersey pocket in that it’s designed to be low profile and less obtrusive that other hip packs. The main pocket is made from an UltraStretch-style fabric with nifty velcro dividers to keep your things organized. A flap closure keeps everything secure, and is kept closed with little plastic toggles on bungees that hook onto loops towards the base of the bag.

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  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show
  • rons bikes 2026 MADE  bike show

Ronnie explained that Rons Bikes is finally at a place where they can keep reliable inventory, as that’s been an issue in the past. Ronnie said there are other new bags in the works, like a Clap Trap mini handlebar bag, more musettes, and performance purses. They’ve been at it for 10 years now, which is massive milestone. Congrats, Ronnie and Arya!

Mica Cycleslink

British Columbia, Canada

While Skyler Des Roches of Mica Cycles in Canada didn’t have a booth, he was excited to attend his first MADE bike show, put faces to names, and chat with the family-owned business in Taiwan that produces his lightweight rear racks. Of course, he didn’t come empty-handed and could be found strolling around Zidell Yards with his XXL Esker Japhy equipped with some one-off silver racks—a Rat Tail rear rack out back, and the soon-to-be-released front rack that we shared last fall.

mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show

The front rack is quite unique. Unlike most racks, that use dedicated rack bosses or axle-mounted setups, Mica’s prototype takes design cues from the Rat Tail with the goal of being universal. At a minimum it requires outward facing fork leg mounts to install, secured via two laser-cut brackets on either side that connect to V-shaped sides to support the top platform.

  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show
  • mica cycles 2026 MADE bike show

Similar to the the Rat Tail, the sides can slide along the front and back of the top platform, allowing the width of the legs to adjust depending on what fork you’re using. We’re told there will likely be an option for a fork crown mount, to increase the rack’s stability, and we’ve already got a prototype in for testing. We think the silver racks looks pretty stellar, and would be keen to see a limited run at some point.

White Industrieslink

Petaluma, California

White Industries has been busy this year. They launched their Titanium Cranks this spring, made entirely in the US in partnership alongside Brunk Industries and Moots. A month later, they came out with their first machined seatpost collar, adding to their already extensive lineup of precision-made components. At MADE, they were showing off their newly released limited-edition colorway, desert sage.

white industries desert sage MADE 2026
  • white industries desert sage MADE 2026
  • white industries desert sage MADE 2026
  • white industries desert sage MADE 2026

Inspired by tones of the the Eastern Sierras. The limited-edition desert sage color features an exclusive Cerakote finish in some of White Industries’ most popular products. The colorway is available via pre-order, which closes September 18th, 2026. Orders are expected to ship 4-6 weeks later. They were also showing off their new MET Hubs, designed specifically for Brompton bicycles. If you haven’t seen it yet, I spent a few days exploring the White Industries shop ahead of Sea Otter earlier this year, and put together a massive gallery of photos and a deep dive into the business and their story. Find that here.

Brooks Englandlink

West Midlands, England

Brooks England teamed up with Simon Firth of Firth & Wilson Transport Cycles in Philadelphia to offer Brooks saddle repairs during the show. Brooks saddles were some of the most specced saddles at the show, and it’s not surprising considering how loved and long they last, but even high-quality products need some love every now and again.

  • brooks england 2026 MADE bike show
  • brooks england 2026 MADE bike show
  • brooks england 2026 MADE bike show
  • brooks england 2026 MADE bike show
  • brooks england 2026 MADE bike show

Transport Cycles is the official North American service center and authorized repair specialist for Brooks England leather saddles, and Simon walked us through some of the most requested repairs they make at the shop, like replacing the rails and rivets. As Simon effortlessly moved through the motions, it was obvious he’s a master of his craft, and also a natural on camera. If you live in the United States, you can contact Simon for any repairs, or C&L Cycles in Montreal for those in Canada.

Ahearne Cycleslink

Newport, Oregon

Living by the mantra that life’s too short to ride mediocre bicycles, Joseph Ahearne of Ahearne Cycles recently made the move south to Newport after living and working in Portland for 25 years. As he puts it, his forte is touring bikes and commuting bikes that carry stuff. Joseph had four bikes at the show, but didn’t have a booth of his own, which allowed him to stroll the venue more than previous years.

Joseph’s Rigid Mountain Bike

The rigid mountain bike Joseph brought to MADE was designed for himself. The area where he lives has a vast network of trails, but with touring and commuting so close to his heart, his take on a mountain bike looks a little different than some might picture. It has provisions for racks and fenders, and a comfortable upright perch thanks to Joseph’s own Ahearne Uprising Bar, which can be purchased from Joseph for $125.

ahearne MADE 2026
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  • ahearne MADE 2026

It’s designed around a set of lightweight 27.5″ wheels with a 40mm internal width, and although Rolf stopped making them, Joseph was eager to build a bike for them. It has dynamo-powered lights front and back, an old tapered Pegoretti top tube, a Reynolds downtube that’s also tapered, and some True Temper fork legs that he had kicking around. The frame bag is made by Lords Luggage, and although the front end is a touch too high and probably better suited to drop bars, Joseph was eager to show off his own riser bar.

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Page Street Cycleslink

Portland, Oregon

Page Street Cycles was a collaborative effort between Joseph Ahearne of Ahearne Cycles and Christopher Igleheart. They came together in 2015, bringing over fifty years of collective framebuilding experience together into a seamless 100% US-made package. Christopher has since retired, and Joseph has moved away, but their bikes will undoubtedly live on for decades. Each bike was totally custom and made-to-order, but every once and a while someone has the opportunity to pick up a custom Page Street without the wait. That’s exactly what happened to Luke from Soma.

page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show

Luke from Soma told us a funny story about how he met the guy that this bike was made for, his initials are on the top tube (BCB), and Joseph said “dude, you need to own this bike.” Being in the bike industry, Luke said, “there’s no way I can afford that man.” The guy said, “no sweat, just pay me as you can.” That was the worst thing he could’ve said to Luke as he then decided it needed to be his.

  • page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show
  • page street outback 2026 MADE show

The Page Street Outback is a travel bike, with the front triangle, stem, and fork by Igleheart, and the racks and rear triangle by Ahearne. Luckily for Luke, who sits at 6’6″, the bike was made for someone 6’3″ tall. It features relaxed geo for all-day rides and fully-loaded touring, and is set up with 650b wheels and 2.4” tires. It has couplers for travel, dynamo lights, custom Black Star bags, Sinewave USB charger, and a custom US Forest Service paint scheme. The cherry on top is the removable titanium spork head tube badge, because…why not!

Stinner Frameworkslink

Santa Barbara, California

Just as I was about to leave Zidell Yards for the last time, Billy texted me that I should go check out Stinner’s hardtail. At this point, I wasn’t aware Stinner was showing anything new, but it turns out it was hiding in plain sight. What I thought was the Tunnel 140 hardtail turned out to be a prototype version of the upcoming Tunnel 120, a shorter-travel version of the original Tunnel that Stinner plans to launch spring 2027.

stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026

The original Tunnel is built around a 140mm fork, and as Stinner’s CEO/Founder Aaron Stinner puts it, “is a genuinely rowdy hardtail.” Over the last few years, more and more customers have been asking Stinner to build that same frame around a shorter fork to make it more applicable for bikepacking. They wanted the option to run a more efficient or rigid fork, and the upcoming Tunnel 120 provides those options.

  • stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 MADE 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 made 2026
  • stinner tunnel 120 made 2026

As you may have guessed, the Tunnel 120 is designed around a 120mm travel fork. According to Aaron, it rides like the bike their customers already love, but it’s tuned for a different job. They are still finalizing the geometry and doing some internal testing, but the current iteration clears 29 x 2.5″ tires and will be available in steel or titanium. Of course, it will be kitted with out all the mounts anyone could ever need. The prototype pictured doesn’t have rack mounts or top tube bag mounts, so we’re hoping Stinner will add those in as standard offerings. We’ll be sure to share more as details become available.

That’s it for part five! We’ve got one more roundup of bikes and finds from the 2026 MADE bike show coming tomorrow. Find all of this year’s coverage, and content from previous years, here.

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