While still problematic for the industry the date clash of Aug. 6-8, 2027 for both NAHBS in Austin, Texas, and Made in Portland, Oregon appears to be the result of nothing more than coincidence.

The weekend of Aug. 6-8, 2027 has become a problematic date for the frame builder industry. We hope the date clash between two of the three largest shows causes no lasting damage.

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 under consideration for 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 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.

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.

The Made show returns to Portland for the second year, providing a geographic alternative to the Philly Bike Expo and Master Bike Builders shows on the eastern side of the USA.