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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!

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.

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.

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.

We saw the Romero at this year’s Made Bike Show. In the latest video from Stinner Frameworks, Aaron and Chris discuss the Romero in detail. This US-made chassis is built around a steel front triangle paired with an aluminum rear end, combining the ride quality, flexibility, and fast iteration of steel with the performance advantages of aluminum where it matters most.

Using the Ministry Cycles 3VO suspension platform, the team focused on creating a well-balanced, neutral, and highly adaptable trail bike. One that pedals efficiently, remains compliant on rough terrain, and can evolve into everything from a capable enduro bike to a lighter, faster trail or XC-leaning machine.

This bike is not the final iteration; it’s a prototype built to test ideas, validate suspension performance, and push Stinner toward a production bike they’re proud to send into the world.

Stinner Frameworks and Wolf Tooth Components have partnered to bring high-quality domestically manufactured parts to Stinner Select and Podium Series bikes. This partnership allows customers to select Wolf Tooth parts for their build directly through Stinner’s website, making color-coordinated upgrades simple. Taking the guesswork out of the process, consumers simply choose a color, and pre-selected components will be added as they build their complete Stinner or frameset.

Using Shopify’s Collective integration provides a seamless customer experience with a unified shopping cart and build process. When an order is placed, Wolf Tooth parts automatically ship to Stinner for final assembly before the bike is delivered to the customer. In addition to key Color Shop build components (headsets, seatpost clamps, bottom brackets, and UDH hangers), Stinner has full access to the Wolf Tooth catalog, enabling the addition of additional parts. These include chainrings, pedals, tools, and other accessories.

Stinner Frameworks and Wolf Tooth Components are excited to leverage the latest e-commerce tools and explore new levels of personalization for consumers looking to quickly and easily build a bike that stands apart from the crowd. Made in Santa Barbara and Minnesota, ridden globally.

Stinner Frameworks is entering an exciting new chapter, and it’s all because of its customers’ incredible support. In this video, Aaron Stinner is excited to share the big changes happening as the Santa Barbara operations move into a larger shop. A space where the brand can build even more bikes, create a dedicated area for its amazing customers, and open its doors so you can see precisely how our bikes are made… Want to learn more about Stinner Frameworks’ new operations? Check out John’s Shop Visit from earlier this year!

Stinner Frameworks just announced a limited run of its made in Santa Barbara titanium Klunker ($5,195)…

Stinner completes its made-in-house stock offerings with the Gibraltar Podium titanium ($2,895 frameset) and Select steel ($1,695 frameset) models. Handmade in Santa Barbara, both bikes are fabricated and finished by hand in Stinner’s production facility by the same team responsible for Stinner’s custom offerings…

This morning, Stinner Frameworks announced its full-scale OEM and contract manufacturing division, Stinner Manufacturing. This drive is to push more brands to produce frames in the USA through utilizing a dedicated production facility capable of producing 3,000 complete bikes – including wheel builds – annually and the ability to scale with demand.

Stinner is using automation, lean manufacturing, and a highly skilled workforce to deliver precision-built products for custom fabrication or stock production.

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Stinner Frameworks expands its stock offerings with the launch of the $2,895 Carrizo and Refugio Podium Series Titanium bikes. Aiming to shape the narrative around domestic manufacturing and affordable handcrafted bikes, the Podium Series represents a shift in the accessibility of premium, domestically produced titanium frames and complete bicycles. Read on for a closer look…

Today, California’s Stinner Frameworks announces an expansion to its Select program with the Refugio Select, offering another stock bike model at a more affordable price point. Let’s check out this capable 700 x 50 mm gravel platform’s offerings…

Today, Stinner Frameworks announced the “Stinner Select” stock program, a ready-to-roll collection of bike models that offer a price savings and are ready to ship in a matter of days, not weeks or months. Stinner Select launches with the Carrizo, a dedicated all-road model…