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The Stinner Frameworks Romero enduro full suspension is taking shape. In Episode 1 of the Romero Build Series, Aaron Stinner and the team dive into the design evolution of the rear end of their new full-suspension mountain bike we first previewed at the 2025 Made Bike Show.

To improve performance and affordability, the team redesigned the rear triangle from a machined billet structure to a tubular welded aluminum design, increasing stiffness while keeping manufacturing in-house in the USA. The new design also simplifies maintenance with minimal hardware, extended race bearings, and improved weather sealing.

The Romero is shaping up to be a 29er enduro bike with 160mm rear travel and 170mm front travel, built to handle aggressive terrain while remaining practical.

Stay tuned for more!

Our friend Jeremy from Day19, along with Justin Donais, made this short video showcasing the work of framebuilder Thomas Callahan of Horse Cycles.

To celebrate its new business model, London-based framebuilder Quirk Cycles just launched a Founder’s Batch of Mamtor frames. With only 25 framesets available worldwide, we wanted to get this news out to you, asap…

Big riders need big bikes, and when production model sizing ain’t cutting it, many people go custom. And then some go all out and build themselves a bike. Nick sent in his XXXXL SuperBoost all-road for this week’s Readers’ Rides. Let’s check it out!

Provenence is a short film by Michael Drummond profiling Quirk Cycles and its founder, Rob Quirk – an independent bicycle brand based in Hackney, London.

Built on years of framebuilding experience and driven by a commitment to performance, durability, and purposeful design, Quirk Cycles is entering a new chapter. Moving beyond one-off commissions towards a refined range of production bicycles, the brand is focused on creating performance bicycles with clarity, consistency, and lasting value.

The film captures this pivotal moment of transition, offering a rare look inside the workshop and the thinking, craft, and intent that underpin every Quirk frame – and the vision shaping the future of the brand.

The film release marks the beginning of the run-up to Quirk Cycles’ first order window of 2026.

RatKing Frames just announced a soft “rebrand” last week. Brand owner Smith Levi was feeling like the brand needed a fresh look, so with that came an updated downtube logo, amongst other redesigns. Let’s check them out, along with RatKing’s innovating pricing structure…

Follow Petor Georgallou on a Shop Visit inside Rasch Cycles, filmed with support from SRAM for the Bespoked Inclusivity Scholarship…

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In this video, Aaron Stinner breaks down one of the most common questions frame builders get: what tubing is right for you? From steel vs. titanium to select, podium, and custom bike models, Aaron explains how tubing choice, wall thickness, diameter, and material sourcing influence ride quality, comfort, durability, and performance.

Learn why Stinner Frameworks primarily uses Columbus Zona steel, when Spirit and Life tubing come into play for custom builds, and how grade 9 (3/2.5) titanium is selected and tuned for the Podium series. Aaron also explains the real-world differences between straight-gauge and butted tubing, how frame design changes for riders of different sizes, and why metal bikes deliver a smoother, more lively ride than carbon.

Whether you’re considering a steel gravel bike, a titanium road bike, or a fully custom frame, this video offers an honest, experience-driven look at how modern metal bikes are designed and built in the USA.

If you’ve ever wondered how tubing affects ride feel—or which Stinner bike is right for you—this is the place to start.

Bikes don’t just appear on shop floors — they’re built, shaped, and refined by people who care deeply about how we ride.

In this video, the lads at Stayer Cycles take us behind the scenes to see what really goes into making a cargo bike conversion. From raw materials to finished frames, this is a look at the process, the craft, and the thinking behind building bikes the right way.

Calgary-based Kruch Handmade Bicycles rolled out its production Gtrex, what the brand calls the ultimate urban MTB, late last year. Let’s check it out…

The 2026 Made Bike Show is returning to the Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon on August 21st through the 23rd. Right now, 2026 Made Tickets are live, and registration is open. 75% of the booth space is already allocated. The show’s ticket sales have opened earlier this year to allow more brands and people to plan their late August accordingly.

The Radavist will be in attendance once again, with a frigid cold dunk booth to keep our team cool during the inevitable late Summer heat wave, so we’ll see you there!

What’s this “Made Bike Show?” Check out the most extensive coverage on the web of the previous years below!

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Tom from the UK’s Sturdy Cycles has been one of the catalysts for framebuilders to adopt 3D printing technologies. He helped Prova Cycles develop its titanium fork and produced some of the nicest bikes at the previous years’ Bespoked UK showcases. And of course, you remember Petor’s Sturdy, right? Last year, Tom let John in on a little secret at Bespoked: that he was working on moving to Sturdy Cycles to CNC milling.

Computer numeric control allows Tom to work entirely in-house on his components and frame parts. The fruits of his labor are beginning to be presented in the Sturdy Cycles webshop with his stunning CNC-milled crankarms ($1,096, ~560g) and seatpost ($411, ~215g) hitting the shelves. While they fetch a pretty penny, the cranks are available in 150 through 180 mm lengths and are TIG-welded in-house.

All we can say is we’re stoked to see what Sturdy brings to London for Bespoked this spring. Check out more at Sturdy Cycles.

In this behind-the-scenes update, Aaron Stinner from Stinner Frameworks walks you through the next chapter of Stinner HQ, showcasing how a handmade, American-made bicycle company scales up without sacrificing production. See how the Stinner team relocated heavy fabrication equipment, welding stations, and assembly operations with virtually zero downtime. Learn how the move was planned, how machines were rigged and installed in-house, and why bringing finishing and paint fully in-house is one of the biggest challenges — and biggest upgrades — of the new space.

To learn more about Stinner Frameworks, check out John’s Shop Visit.

Following an overwhelming response of international interest, Bespoked has today confirmed the dates and venue for its debut Japanese edition, Bespoked Osaka 2026. Initial expressions of interest far surpassed expectations, prompting organisers to secure a larger, landmark venue to meet demand from builders, brands and media worldwide.

Bespoked Osaka will take place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th October 2026 at the iconic Glion Museum, located at 2 Chome-6-39 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022, Japan.

The official Press and Trade Day will be held on Friday 23rd October, with the show opening to the public on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October. An exciting, international exhibitor line-up – spanning globally recognised brands and independent makers – will be announced in the coming months, promising a showcase of innovation, design and world-class craftsmanship.

See more at Bespoked and see the internet’s largest collection of Bespoked images in our archives.

In this detailed discussion, Adam Sklar of Sklar Bikes and Bradford Smith of Afterhours Framebuilding sit down with Aaron Stinner of Stinner Frameworks to honestly explore current trends and future directions in the bike industry.

They examine the realities of making bicycles in the U.S., highlighting the passion of small builders and the challenges they face. Aaron, Adam, and Bradford share insights into the process of domestic bike production, compare it with importing frames from Taiwan, and discuss the tradeoffs involved.

This video provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at the craftsmanship, business, and philosophy of modern bike making in the USA, whether you’re a cyclist, aspiring builder, industry expert, or simply interested in how bikes are created.