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Kuwahara has been on a kick lately. We first reported on the Japanese brand’s Elk Bar, a throwback to the Ritchey Bullmoose, and this week, it announced the Grasshopper 1, a vintage-inspired rim brake MTB. Let’s check it out…

Crust Bikes launched two new Nitto-made handlebars this week but our pick is the Shrike, a bar with a good amount of back and upsweep…

Sim Works is proud to announce SimHeads ($150) by Tangeseiki, a premium headset developed in collaboration with one of Japan’s most respected precision component manufacturers…

Japanese bike shop Blue Lug is excited to announce the release of limited-edition track frames in collaboration with Nitto and Level to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary…

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.

Takashi Minamiura takes us on a ride in Japan aboard his Esker Cycles Woodsy.

SimWorks and Sycip Designs worked to redesign its classic collaboration handlebar, the JJJ Bar…

Tokowaka means “forever young” in Japanese. Follow along as Takashi Minamiura takes us to a region in Japan where the passion for mountain biking is rapidly growing. As more and more riders are venturing beyond bike parks, discovering trails deep in the mountains. Yet, these mountains and ancient paths have been cared for by local communities since as far back as the Heian period. Respect for the people and the nature that have sustained this land is essential.

Now, a new culture — mountain biking — is beginning to meet and intertwine with the local community. Connections are being made, and a new dialogue is taking shape.

As this area moves swiftly toward commercialization, I can’t help but feel that conflicts may inevitably arise in the near future. Featuring Takashi Minamiura, Isamu Hori, and Zenta Watanabe.

SimWorks just announced the release of the Japanese cycling brand’s newest tire offering from its partners at Panaracer: ‘The Homage’ 26 x 2.13″ TLC ($82). This new release is everything you’ve loved about the iconic Homage tire now wider and optimized for tubeless applications. These new casings offer greater puncture resistance, plus the ability to run lower pressures for a softer ride with more contact patch and traction thanks to the new volume.

Available in black tread or green with gumwall at SimWorks’ Webshop!

Following another record-breaking year, Bespoked, the world’s largest and longest-running handmade bicycle show, is proud to announce its 2026 international calendar – including an all-new UK venue in Peckham, London, a return to Dresden Airport, and an expanded Bespoked Japan in Osaka…

Sklar Bikes travels to Japan with Circles for a five-day tour of the countryside. From Mishima to Izu Oshima, staying at onsen hotels, and riding some of the finest gravel in the Susono region. The crew ate all the soba and ramen they could find, and enjoyed making artwork together as they pedaled through this spectacular destination. Enoy the ride!

Check out a similar tour we did a few years back in our Related Archives below!

Japan’s Crane Bell Co. had one new and rather exciting development, a bar-end bell featuring their time-tested E-Ne bell.

Japanese company SimWorks just announced its all-new  Still Cruisin Bar. This bar is a new Nitto masterpiece, featuring a bullmoose design with sweep and a slight rise…

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

Inspired by designs dating back to the 1930s and 1940s, the new SimWorks Short Fenders combine Honjo construction with a vintage sensibility. Used by road and ‘cross racers looking to protect their braking performance as well as cycling hunters who feared mud-clogged fenders, this truncated design is designed to keep mud away from your rim brake calipers and headset. They’re also ideal for bikes that might have to be transported on a bike rack on a car or public transit.

Available in silver or black and a variety of different widths and finishes, and in stock now at SimWorks.

After a ten-year hiatus, Tomii Cycles has brought back the Magic Beans…

The world of shifting and braking just got a whole lot more interesting thanks to the all-new friction Growtac Equal Control Levers. While Grotac could have made some sort of universal indexed shifting levers, the brand wanted to give riders complete control with a smooth, friction-based system. These made in Japan shifters allow for indexed shifting and powerful braking control all in one.

You can choose from a left or right shifter for those running a front or rear derailleur, or opt for a left or right brake-only lever if you’re running a 1x drivetrain or just need a clean braking solution. Mix and match to create the perfect setup for your bike.

Specs:

• $212 shifter
• $125 brake lever
• Weights: Shifter: 204g, Brake Lever: 133g
• Right Shifter Hardware: Includes extra barrel to adjust pull ratio for road vs mtb rear derailleurs
• Made in Japan

Check out more at Velo Orange.

Japanese brand SimWorks‘ The Homage tires ($75/each) were the brand’s introductory entry into the tire world. Made by Panaracer, these tires would mostly set up tubeless but today, the brand announced official tubeless compatibility…