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The internet is a cruel courtroom, filled with jesters in the gallery. Do something different, counter to the status quo, and watch them roll out the snark. Pushing paradigms with its simple, no bullshit approach to bike design and fabrication, Starling Cycles brings out the insecurity in various media outlets’ overwhelmingly male audiences. To celebrate the hate they’ve received over the past several years, the Bristol-based builders rolled out the Starling Cycles 1000th frame, full of the internet comments they’ve received. Normally, we rewrite press releases in the third person, but this one is too good to edit, so read on for the full presser from Starling Cycles below…

After three years of growth and streamlining production and suppliers, Namibia-based framebuilders Onguza are introducing a new way for riders to design and order handmade steel bicycles. The first customizable model is a race-worthy Fast Gravel frameset: the Bliksem. Let’s check it out…

For this week’s Readers’ Rides, Yann from Cycles Khelonys sent over a beautiful truss fork touring bike. Let’s check it out!

Included in our 2025 ENVE Grodeo Showcase, framebuilders Weis MFG just announced its Gravel Plus model, available in either titanium or steel…

Firsthand Framebuilding debuted at the 2025 Made Bike Show with a booth displaying a number of framebuilders who use Reynolds tubing. Prior to the show, Chris Blandford, Firsthand’s founder, walked us through the Reynolds factory, and today, he’s announced the plans for Firsthand Framebuilding in Portland…

UK framebuilders Pashley just debuted its all-new drop-bar 29er Wildfinder platform. This all-new chassis is available as a rigid or hardtail build kit and is full of touring accoutrements. Let’s check it out…

Bespoked, Europe’s leading handmade bicycle show, is going global. In September 2026, Bespoked will launch in Osaka, Japan – a city long recognised as a centre of bicycle and component manufacture, metal fabrication, and craft.

Osaka sits at the heart of Japan’s bicycle manufacturing heritage. From the precision of NJS-certified Keirin builders, whose frames carried world champions, to contemporary builders, the region has a reputation for uncompromising quality and innovation. Today, that tradition continues through apprenticeships and the next generation of builders carrying the craft forward.

Bespoked Osaka will celebrate Japan’s vibrant handmade scene, while also welcoming Western and international builders to build a new frame building hub in Asia. This cultural exchange is central to the show – giving Japanese makers a platform to reach new audiences, while offering international exhibitors the chance to learn from Japan’s unique approach to craftsmanship, design, and cycling culture.

Exhibitors can register their interest now to receive updates on Bespoked Osaka 2026, along with discounted early-bird stand rates.

Register Here

The 2025 Made Bike Show is coming up soon. On August 22nd through the 24th, the framebuilder showcase returns to Portland, Oregon’s Zidell Yards. To help more of our readership attend, we have a discount code for Radavist readers, bringing down the ticket price by 25%. When you buy your tickets online, use the code RadavistMADE for the discount.

We’ll see you there!

If you’re on the fence, browse our collection of the most extensive Made Bike Show coverage anywhere on the ‘net in our Archives below!

A custom rack is the best. And for custom framebuilders, they’re ways to up the ante on a custom tourer build. They’re the jewelry of a bike frame, allowing talented individuals like WZRD Bikes to express their design talents with curves and geometeric shapes. Watch as Em from WZRD builds a beautiful, double look, almost art nouveau inspired rack from 3/8 x 0.035″ stainless steel tubing from start to finish. Check out WZRD’s other rack designs at its website.