Lowlands Crew goes to Rad Race Last Wo/Man standing Part.1/2
When I got introduced to fixed-gear cycling, a friend described Rad Race Last Wo/Man Standing as the pinnacle of the sport. After seeing a few videos online, 17-year-old me…
Bespoked Dresden 2026: Stolen, Mooro, Bonanno, Avalanche, and Curve Cycling
This week’s edition rolls out of Bespoked Dresden 2026 with a distinctly international flavor: two French ateliers bringing their signature blend of elegance and endurance engineering…
BSBC x Stratos Vol.3: Championship on the Line!
Sfidare Crit is Japan’s only fixed-gear criterium, organized by Kodama-san, a former keirin racer. First held in 2017, Sfidare Crit will enter its 10th year next year, and what started as a single race…
Bespoked Dresden 2026: Ballern, Rash, Alonukis, Mason, and Safi on HUNT wheels!
Bespoked Dresden! One of my favourite European framebuilding rendezvous took place just a few weeks ago. As usual, there was plenty to discover: gravel bikes, road bikes, cargo bikes, and…
Hunt, Up Close: Service, Sustainability, and the People Behind your Wheels
Carbon wheels can feel like a saturated market. On one end sit the heritage racing brands with decades of peloton pedigree, and on the other, an endless array of OEM-made rims differentiated…
10–9! Happy Messenger Appreciation Day!
With winter returning in full force across the Northern Hemisphere, let’s make this day extra special for all our friends out there doing one of the most beautiful and toughest jobs around…
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 …
Bike Check: Yuma’s Yamaguchi Track
While in Osaka, expect to come across some truly standout bikes. One example is this Yamaguchi track build, owned by Yuma, who chose to elevate a subtle detail into the centerpiece…
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…
Bike Check: Jaewon’s BT Superbike
In 1992, the legendary Lotus 108 was unveiled. With its striking Formula-One driven design and engineering, this alien spaceship drove Chris Boardman to Olympic gold at the Barcelona…
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...
Bike Check: Melo’s CX LOW
Cool bike? Check. Cool film camera? Check. Impeccable style, balancing SPD shoes for performance with a relaxed long-sleeve look? Check…
MADE 2026: La Marche, Woodpecker Cyclery, and Hunter Minivelo!
Fast bikes, 3D-printed frames, 32” oddities, sure, they grab a lot of headlines this year. But what about the bikes that actually live with you? The quiet commuters, the block-runners…
Bike Check: Kobayashi’s Cinelli Laser
The Cinelli Laser has long held cult status, spotting one is always an event, and I’m always happy to take a few pictures. Its owners tend to fall into two distinct camps. On one side are the historians…
MADE 2026: Bishop, Jammer, Thomson Prototype, and Brûlé Bicycles
After a string of recent bike shows, I’ll admit I had stopped actively looking for track bikes. Not for lack of interest, far from it, but because they seem to have disappeared altogether…
Compact Vision #5: Create Your Gnome!
You voted. You shaped it. And now it’s happening. About a month ago, we asked you to help define this bike, its name, its look, and its identity. Today, we’re proud to announce that…
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…
[Video] Leica SL (Typ 601) The Affordable Way Into Leica Full Frame
Now more than a decade old, the original Leica SL is a camera I’d wanted to put to the test for a long time. When the opportunity finally presented itself, I went hunting for a bargain…
Happy International Fixed Gear Day!
Thanks for keeping the spirit of fixed gear alive, for making this community such a welcoming space, and for celebrating the simple beauty of these wonderfully stupid bikes. Here’s to another year of freedom, creativity, and endless riding. Cheers!
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…