MADE 2026: Amazing Green Machines! Tomii, Pine, Mosaic, and After Hours
For my final MADE coverage of the year, I wanted to do something a little different. This was my first time attending MADE, and, fittingly, the last edition to take place at the remarkable Zidell …
MADE 2026: Oddity Cycles, Wilde Pleezer, and Crust Desert Brat
Another week, another MADE round-up! This time, we’re taking a closer look at an eclectic mix of bikes and builds from across the show floor, from fast and finely tuned cruisers to funky…
MADE 2026: Mosaic, No. 22, Scarab, Moots, and Ron’s Bikes
Alright. You’ve seen the gravel bikes, the track bikes, and the funky bikes. Now: the road bikes. I can already feel a few of you rolling your eyes, muttering that you’ve got no love left for roadie stuff...
MADE 2026: Sour, Rodriguez , Sanitas Cycles, and Significant Other Bikes
The biggest handmade bicycle show in North America was truly something! I’m reporting back with some real "bangers," the kind that may or may not leave you drooling in front of your screen…
Mini Bike Fest Berlin #3: Old Frames, New Concepts, and Cargo Potential
Part 3 and the final act of my favorite bikes from Mini Bike Fest 2026! You can catch the first two parts here: [Mini Bike Fest 2026]. In this final installment, we’re looking at…
Mini Bike Fest Berlin #2: 20” Madness
Part 2 of my favorite bikes from Mini Bike Fest 2026! By now, you’ve probably seen the first chapter of this multi-part series, and if not, you can catch all the entries through this link…
Mini Bike Fest Berlin #1: Small Bikes, Clever Cargos
The Mini Bike Fest rolled back into Berlin for its second edition, and what a feast for tiny-bike lovers! I made it there just in time to photograph some incredible mini creations…
Bike Check: Alex’s “Not A Yeti Pasta Party”
During Cycling World Dusseldorf earlier this year, it was really hard not to stop at the Hunt stand to look at this beauty. This is Alex’s personal Sour Pasta Party, with a little paint twist…
Bespoked UK 2026 Dispatch #04: Quirk, Pashley Cycles, and Condor
It’s been hard not to hear about the recent development that happened at Quirk Cycles recently. After years of fully bespoke builds, the brand has relaunched with a focused range…
Bespoked UK 2026 Dispatch #02: Ron’s Bikes, Medusa Cycles, and Sentient Works
You probably already know Ronnie Romance of Ron’s Bikes and Ultra Dynamico, here with his personal prototype of the Alumax II as a continuation of his very personal approach to bike design.
Bespoked UK 2026 Dispatch #01: Jaegher, Sturdy, and No-Ni
A quick introduction before we dive in. Every bike show feels like its own kind of adventure, a few intense days stitched together with hangouts, after-parties, too many drinks…
Bike Check: Jorrit’s Stridsland Boom Boat Prototype
Minivélos have clearly been on the rise. And the Stridsland Boomboat is the perfect example of what happens when niche brands fully embrace niche ideas…
Bike Check: Breezy’s “Xiaohon” Dahon 412
You could say the Shanghai bike scene is really colorful, bright paint, anodized parts, neon decals, everything to make your ride as loud and unique as possible. So you can imagine how curious I was when I spotted a tiny flash of silver…
Discovering the Zag E-Cargo: Built for Everyone, Everywhere
You’ve probably seen the thumbnail and read the title already, so before you grab your pitchforks and start asking why an eBike is showing up on SSS, give me a minute to explain…
Self Bike Check: Custom Weis Hammer Gravel Ti Plus
I think everyone’s waited long enough for a full reveal of what I’ve decided to dub “The Weis Beach Ripper”, simply because riding along the sea is probably what I’ve done most with this bike so far…
Bike Check: Satoshi’s 26” Lightspeed Unicoi
Bike messengers are badass, no doubt about it. I spent a few years in that world, and while I loved the job, I don’t think I ever rode a setup as cool as this for deliveries…