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While in Ashland, Oregon over Halloween, Andy Karr was treated to a tour of Jones Bikes HQ by Jeff, Sheila, and Korbin Jones. The Joneses brought Andy in from the rain for pizza and a deep dive into the experimentation and carefully thought-out details that make Jones Bikes stand out from the crowd. Read on for a look behind the radical and rational design philosophy of Jones Bikes.
In a sunny studio overlooking the bustling streets of Seattle’s Pioneer Square, High Above consists of three craftsmen working to produce the highest quality riding bags on the market. Bathed in beautiful (and rare) late winter sunlight, Kyle, Spencer, and Eric plug away at various sewing machines. A 2D CNC machine hums in the back of the room, making patterns the human hand finds difficult. A blueprint of the Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, inspiration for the pattern taking shape on the CNC table, hangs on the wall. This all sounds very serious, but please know that the industrial-looking CNC machine has googly eyes. This is High Above, and they produce nothing but quality.
Tomás Montes visits the workshop of the Madrid-based framebuilders at B-Bloque and Sombra Cycles to explore the state of metal bicycle-making in Spain. In a world driven by speed and scale, some stories unfold at a different pace – quietly, deliberately, and with hands in the work. What began as a personal journey has become a collaborative effort to bring purpose-built bicycles to those who value the story behind every miter. Take a look behind the welding hood…
Are bike shops the new third place? After first opening its doors in Denver, Colorado, in 2023 Treehouse Cyclery recently moved to Boulder. Hailey Moore writes about the factors that influenced the owners’ decision to move and how Treehouse is serving its community, during and after hours.
When riding in Austin, you may find yourself face to face with a butt; and below that butt, you may spot a stylish, bright-colored bike saddlebag. Chances are you’re looking at a MoosePacks bag. As the only bike bag company headquartered in Austin, TX, they have filled the empty void of local cycling companies with a rainbow of cool bags. Cinthia Pedraza shares a very up-close look at the commitment and quality from the husband and wife team at MoosePacks.
John recently visited the Hudski Bikes headquarters in San Rafael, California for a Shop Visit and a chance to ride the brand’s all-new Dualist rigid MTB ($2,400 complete). What he uncovered at the brand offered a much deeper look into how process is king at this small bike company…
In the last installment of a four-part series looking Inside / Out of the BESPOKED SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship winners, our European correspondent Petor Georgallou joins Good Grief Bicycles of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Petor recently took a gonzo-style road trip through North America to visit four framebuilders who were awarded SRAM’s Inclusivity Scholarship to attend Bespoked in Dresden, Germany, last October.
Take a peek behind the walls in a special Inside / Out look at Christopher Schmidt’s company Good Grief Bicycles.
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In the third installment of a four-part series looking Inside / Out of the BESPOKED SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship winners, our European correspondent Petor Georgallou joins Memento Cycles in Montreal, Quebec.
Petor recently took a gonzo-style road trip through North America to visit four framebuilders who were awarded SRAM’s Inclusivity Scholarship to attend Bespoked in Dresden, Germany, last October.
Take a peek behind the walls in a special Inside / Out look at Memento Cycles.
See more in our Shop Visit to Memento Cycles.
Located in the small countryside town of Gross Lüben, Germany, Meerglas-Fahrräder (Meerglas Frameworks) is Thomas Becker’s award-winning fabrication operation that specializes in stunning custom randonneuring, touring, gravel, and road racing bikes. With a dedication to artisan construction methods, Meerglas‘ bicycles often take on a classic appearance with subtly modern details and technologies.
In this Meerglas Frameworks visit, Josh documents Tom’s historic workshop space and syncs up with the builder for an interview spanning many topics, including moving his family and business out of Berlin, where he finds inspiration, his occasional unorthodox economics, and more…
In a small industrial park of South Austin, sandwiched between a construction office and a machine shop, there lives a small dream that recently came to fruition. Central Texas Cyclery opened in December 2024, marking a historic first for Austin as its first and only black-owned bike shop. Central Texas Cyclery carries TerraTrikes, which are tricycles that enable older people and disabled people to cycle. This inclusive shop is owned by Girmawi James, a rad young dad from Pearland, Texas. Cinthia Pedraza had a chance to sit down with Girmawi and ask him how this shop came to be.
In addition to having perhaps the best name in cycling, Watts Dixon is also the proprietor of Revolution Cycles in Greensboro, North Carolina. Nestled along an unassuming and quiet street in a somewhat unassuming and quiet town, Revolution Cycles stands out for its quirky, irreverent posture and the community that’s been built around it. In this, the final installment of a three-part shop visit series in his home state of North Carolina, Andy Karr drops in on Watts Dixon at Revolution Cycles in Greensboro. We love bike shops with personality here, and Revolution Cycles most certainly has it in abundance.
In the first installment of a four-part series looking Inside / Out of the BESPOKED SRAM Inclusivity Scholarship winners, our European correspondent Petor Georgallou joins Significant Other Bikes of Denver, Colorado.
Petor recently took a gonzo-style roadtrip through North America to visit four framebuilders who were awarded SRAM’s Inclusivity Scholarship to attend Bespoked in Dresden, Germany, last October.
Take a peek behind the walls in a special Inside / Out look at Ashley King and her company Significant Other Bikes.
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Now that Golden Pliers has settled into their new Portland, OR location, it was time for us to make another visit. Just a few days after the MADE bike show concluded, Spencer Harding stepped into the welcoming arms of the Golden Pliers crew for a much-needed decompression from all the bike show hubbub. Below, let’s look inside one of our favorite bike shops that is filled with beautiful bikes, nice things, and wonderful humans…
With over 400 kilometers of trails within an hour’s ride of the city center, Oslo has established itself as an adventure destination. Conor Courtney spent a long weekend riding with Fara Cycling, a local bicycle brand uniquely aligned with Norwegian geography and adventure culture. Continue reading below for a look inside Fara Cycling and the stunning location they call home…
Our European correspondent Petor Georgallou recently visited four North American framebuilders who have been awarded SRAM’s Inclusivity Scholarship to attend Bespoked in Dresden, Germany, on October 18–20. In the third chapter of this series, Petor joins Christopher Schmidt of Colorado Springs, CO, who builds bikes under the name Good Grief Bicycles. What’s it like to be a Native American framebuilder in the USA? Join Petor and Chris for a thought-provoking conversation and take a look behind the bikes at Good Grief…
In the next installment of a four-part series, our European correspondent Petor Georgallou joins Significant Other Bikes of Denver, Colorado. Petor recently took a gonzo-style roadtrip through North America to visit four framebuilders who have been awarded SRAM’s Inclusivity Scholarship to attend Bespoked in Dresden, Germany, on October 18–20. Take a peek behind the bikes made by Ashley King at Significant Other…
In this Shop Visit, Petor Georgallou profiles London framebuilder Rob Quirk of Quirk Cycles and explores the realities of building contemporary custom bicycles in the UK. Join their discussion of 3D-printed parts, framebuilding as an art practice, life after the Bicycle Academy, and much, much more. Read on…
It’s been 10 years since Mason Cycles first caused a splash in the UK cycling market with the release of their original Definition and Resolution road bikes. They have since built a reputation for blending progressive riding technologies with classically beautiful aesthetics, now offering a full range of bikes designed for the whole spectrum of on- and off-road terrain. Joe Sasada sat down with founder and designer Dom Mason to discuss the journey so far, design philosophy, and what’s coming next for the brand. Read on for an extended interview and a photo gallery from Mason HQ.
