HBG reporter Curtis Whatley has been one of the most enduring and consistent insiders at custom bike shows in the US over the past 15-plus years. He gives his take on what we should pay attention to at Portland's Made show, which took place at the Zidell Yards, August 22-24.

A new Major League Baseball park complex is set to begin construction in 2027 at the Zidell Yards site in Portland, Oregon, which has been home to the Made show since 2023, putting the future of this venue into question.

The Killerdrop is a one-click seat height/angle adjustment system that is the best answer we've seen yet to a question mountain bikers the world over have been asking for decades. It will be available for test rides near the finish of the dual slalom course during the 2025 Sea Otter Classic.

Pre-expo ticket sales are up at the USA's preeminent exposition of bicycle culture, cycling knowledge, and great products. The smaller manufacturers in the cycling industry continue to keep their flags flying at the expo and interact with customers, yet the larger companies are conspicuously absent. Despite this, the show flourishes.

Held in Grass Valley, November 14-17, Velo Cosmos celebrated the deep-rooted passion, ingenuity, and hard work that has driven the evolution of bicycles and cycling culture over the past 50 years.

Year Two for the Master Bike Builders Show, in Bentonville, Arkansas went very well. Located in a small park at the head of a well-used cycling trail, a steady stream of cyclists visited this outdoor show throughout the weekend of September 14-15. Exhibitors enjoyed the quality time they got to spend with potential customers, and organizer Sergio Bravo is already making plans for the 2025 event.

Don't let your eyes deceive you: the last thing on Nao Tomii's list when building a bike is making it look good.

The family-owned Portland wheels and accessories company takes pride in making excellent products and giving great customer service. Having a loyal customer base has helped get them through a lean few years for the cycling industry. And when the climate gets better, they'll be ready to rock'n'roll.