Handbuilt Bicycle News

Bicycle Wheels

August 2025

The renaissance of the 650b wheel

Matt Butterman takes a look at influences that helped the present popularity of the 650b wheel. Updated August 9th with Tom Ritchey's contributions to the development of the 650b's use in mountain biking added.

Bicycles

August 2025

Bicycles

August 2025

Tubing & Materials

August 2025

Vari-Wall, the brand-behind-the-brand. Part One

Vari-Wall has a history with cycling that is far more expansive than even industry insiders are aware. Vari-Wall president, Randy Alexoff, gives a detailed, sometimes surprising, account of the company's history in this two-part feature.

Shows & Events

August 2025

Velo-Retro's Rose Bowl ride

Brian Ignatin visits Southern California and finds a charming, low-key retro scene that stole his heart away.

Tubing & Materials

August 2025

Shows & Events

August 2025

Shows & Events

August 2025