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.

With all the buzz currently surrounding the all-road, gravel bike category, it’s worth remembering that the racing or endurance road bike is how many custom builders got started in the industry, and it remains a mainstay of their businesses.