#interbike

[mostsports]

CHINA CYCLE 2023,We cordially invite you to visit our booth and meet us there! #carbonrims #carbonwheelset #bicycleshop #chinacycle #taipeicycle #interbike #roadbikepics #carbonspokewheel #bikeshop #mostsport #carbonwheels #giantbikes #uciwheels #bicyclewheels （在 Xiamen Most Sports Goods Co.,Ltd） https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5X4MtSmUe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[weshipyourride]

2023 MADE Recap

Handmade bike enthusiasts were in for a treat this past weekend at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon for MADE, where more than 150 builders came together to show off their custom-crafted bikes. As the official shipping service of one of the bike industry’s newest events, Bikeflights was there to not only check out all the bikes but also to help builders get their bikes to and from the show.

In the bike industry, shows come and go. Does anyone remember Interbike or the National Bicycle Tourism Conference? And ever since the demise of the North American Handmade Bike Show (affectionately known as “NAHBS” to many) three years ago, there’s been a conspicuous hole in the calendar for those who love to ride, or even just admire handbuilt bikes. Fortunately, the brand new, multi-day Made expo, which was announced earlier this spring, brings back an opportunity for the cycling public to enjoy both the artistry and craftsmanship of builders from across the U.S. and around the world. The event was held mostly outdoors at a unique venue that used to be an industrial waterfront.

Bikeflights Gordon Wadsworth, Michael Potter, William Alcorn and Sue George set up an onsite shipping center early last week to receive builders’ bikes ahead of the show. Throughout the week, they also ran the Bikeflights booth at the expo, connecting with many riders of all types, some of whom had previously used our service and some who were new to it. And, of course, we were also there at the end to receive builders’ bikes and help get them underway back home or to the customers who’d purchased them.

Something that really struck us about the show was the mixture of established, well-known builders like Fat Chance, Moots and Mike DeSalvo and newer, lesser-known builders like Fabbro Industries, Swood Cycles and Liberation Fab. There were also some in-between brands that have been around for a bit, but are just becoming more well-known like No. 22, Chumba and Officina Battaglin. At a time when the industry as a whole is trying to figure out how to recover from a post-COVID inventory glut and bike sales slump, the presence of many younger brands and the enthusiasm of their builders was a breath of fresh air that bodes well for the future of the sport.

It’s rare that we get to do big industry events in the same city as our headquarters, so we made the most of that opportunity, tapping into Bikeflights’ President William Alcorn’s local knowledge of the many roads and bike paths in and around Portland. Every morning, before heading to the show, we’d get up early and spin our legs – anywhere from a quick one-hour pedal to a nearly 50-mile gravel tour.

And while the August haze never did clear enough for us to actually catch a glimpse of any of the four nearby volcanos, we nonetheless made the most of our surroundings, doing things like stopping to smell the roses at a local rose garden and enjoying tasty post-ride pastries outside at a local bakery.

Another highlight of our time at the show was a Chris King factory tour, led by the legendary Chris King himself. Mr. King not only gave us the history of the company but also showed us in great detail through their state-of-the-art manufacturing process, which the company has honed over almost five decades. For those who aren’t familiar with the brand, Chris King makes a variety of bike components but is perhaps best known for its bearings, hubs and headsets.

As with all industry events, it’s the people as much as the products that make the show, and throughout the week, we enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with cycling friends and colleagues from near and far.

To wrap things up, we’re sharing some of our favorite bikes from the show.

Chumba Sendero

Liberation Fabrication

Swood Cycles

Argonaut Cycles RM3

Mone Bikes

Officina Battaglin Portofino G No. 13

Fabbro Industries Type 57X

We’re already looking forward to next year, and can’t wait to see what exciting new bikes the builders will bring to Portland in 2024!

All photos – except the ones featuring Bikeflights, Chris King and the rose garden – are courtesy of Made and were taken by Chris Hornbecker, Robert Huff and Dylan VanWeelden.

[jinrikisha]

CHIRUのマウンテンバイクが入荷しました‼︎

CHIRUは2009年からはじまった比較的新しいブランドです。

CHIRUのCEO Pierreは元々、大手メーカーでバイクの設定等をしていました。

そしてPierre自身、48時間やエンデューロ系のレース等で優勝したりと、自分自身が納得のいくバイクを製作しているブランドです。

その後、MAGURAがメインスポンサーのCHIRU-MAGURAのチームができ、トライアスロンのダート版　XTERRA等でもお立ち台に、立ちまくっています‼︎

はじめてCHIRUのバイクを見たのはInterBike。

はじめはカーボンのマウンテンでリジッドとフルサスの2種類でした。

もちろん長距離XCマラソン向き。

今は、チタンのマウンテンバイクやグラベルロード等、多数のモデルがあります。

InterBikeに行き毎年Pierreと会って話していた時に親しくなり、日本に代理店は無いけど、自分の店なら送る事出来るよ！と言ってくれていたので今回入荷しました‼︎

そうです‼︎

CHIRUは人力車が日本での正規代理店です‼︎

今回入荷したモデルは、PULSE MKⅡ。

Mサイズで実測1180gです。

CHIRUのサイトを見て頂き、興味があるモデルがあるモデルがありましたらお問い合わせ下さい。

価格を連絡させて頂きます。

PULSE MKⅡで、¥250.000（税別）です。

CHIRUサイト

http://www.chirubikes.com/

[bikeroar]

TwoPointZero wants to make cassette changes easier. What do you think?

[themtnbikegeek]

Something very awesome looking in a 29er from the team at Eminent! They featured this at Interbike recently, and I'm looking forward to seeing more details coming soon! ———————— #eminentcycles #eminent #onset #29er #29ermtb #interbike #droolworthy (at Mtn_bike_geek Headquarters) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF-tsEHLCl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xd85ho1ho3mu

[eh75]

#Interbike #Award-winning cycle computer. #Pioneer #SGX-CA600 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn-1PylnGoj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j4jewv0paxen

[michaeldavidsantos]

I tried so hard And got so far But in the end It doesn't even matter... Pedal de Quinta com Novos amigos! Foi TOP demais! Valeu @ariosto.antunes e @ligia.nutricionista foi um prazer conhecer vocês! @interbike.moc @a2studiotraining @creativemoc #borapedalar #bikenaveia #mtb #btt #mountainbike #montesclarosmg #montesclaros #borapedalarmoc #interbike (em Montes Claros) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xZA0igO7t/?igshid=1jrkk2rqrhcld

[lowbicycles]

If you're at #interbike this year make sure to check out @notchas 's Low Gravel bike at the @sramroad booth (booth # 18221) (at Interbike)

[pezcyclingnews]

@oakleybike showed us the new ARO7 helmet for speed freaks, at @interbike 2017. See what we like about it and the also new ARO 3 & 5 models in our first round show coverage @pezcyclingnews now. #oakley #oakleybike #aro7 #speedfreak #bikehelmets #interbike #interbike2017

[fat-soft-butch]

Me, being exhausted and incredibly fucking over being mansplained to for 2, 10+ hour days straight at Interbike 2017. Saw some cool stuff and got some decent swag, but at what cost?

[plussizebmx]

What do you think of the all new @gtbicycles La Bomba??? @tylermccaul & @amir_kabbani gave a ton of input on the design. ⛰🚲🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼#interbike #dirtjumpet #mtb

[lilo-collections-blog]

We’re on a roll designing new active jewelry for the biking fan. This LILO piece “La Cuesta” bracelet will make its debut @outdoorretailer OR Show in June in Denver! Lots of fun leather colors available. Retailers drop by Booth 24205-SL and check them out. 🚵‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🌞 . . . . #bikejewelry #liveloveride #ORShow #armcandy #mtbjewelry #interbike #eurobike #activejewelry #bikebracelet #bikeblogger #bikefashionista #ridelikeagirl #bikefashion #cyclingfashion #bicyclejewelry #mountainbikegirl #madeinrva #lilojewelry #lilobracelets https://www.instagram.com/p/BxlfOR-F-SK/?igshid=1arvk4gmibvdy

[bottb]

[bikeroar]

We're at the Interbike show! ��� What do you want to see?

[velokultur]

Weird magged mini velos von Matt Haughey

[bikedweeb]

(via Interbike 2010 - Bianchi Super Pista | ibikempls | Flickr)