Handbuilt Bicycle News

Bicycles

August 2025

Killerdrop System Features at Sea Otter

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.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Philly Bike Expo: A Beacon in Dark Times

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.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Velo Cosmos: A Feast of Bike Culture

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.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Master Bicycle Builders Show 2024

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.

Frame Builders

August 2025

Bicycle Wheels

August 2025

HiFi Wheels: As Good As They Sound

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.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Made PDX 2024 Highlights, Part Two

The next wave, new generation, the changing of the guard; call it what you will: A lot of new companies are showing up at the custom bike expos around the world. These new brands might be entirely new to the industry; or new to the country; or they could just be new to exhibit at a bike show. Here's a quick-view mix including the established and the new at Made PDX.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Made PDX 2024 Highlights, Part One

The second year of the Made show in Portland saw a global mix of companies displaying some of the finest bicycle products on the planet, in front of the ever-receptive Portland cycling community. There was much to be excited about, and something for everyone.