One other vital side of the 2024 MADE Bike Present was the extraordinary creative expertise that merged with blue-collar abilities like welding, brazing, and portray. This mix churned out two-wheeled artworks that demanded lengthy stares and bewildered scrutiny.
Though these “eye-candy” bicycles typically employed trendy applied sciences, the visible tractor beam emanating from these builds made me cease in my tracks. This publish is devoted to these bikes that dropped my decrease jaw to the ground and compelled my eyes out of their sockets.
Behold how visually charming a bicycle might be. Think about the builder or painter pouring their coronary heart and soul into these artworks, which might be appreciated each as a visible deal with and a useful journey.
Stinner Frameworks x MADE Bike Present Collaboration
This bike was constructed for the 2024 MADE Bike Present, however actually, it was made for Billy Sinkford, the human who created and executed the occasion. Billy is predicated in Portland and is as seemingly deep into bike tradition as anybody I’ve ever met. And this Stinner x MADE bike displays this way of life and the locale.
Stinner Frameworks, in Santa Barbara, Calif., not solely fabricated the body but in addition painted it in-house. The end won’t be loud and shiny, however nearer inspection reveals depth and element that’s clearly the results of a lot time, work, and exact artistry. Sinkford outfitted the customized one-off mannequin body with many part manufacturers collaborating within the present.
The bike is as sensible as it’s stunning. Portland climate dictates the inclusion of full-coverage fenders. The entrance rack, single-speed belt drive, flat bars, and Cerakote-laden components point out this bike is for hassle-free, on a regular basis use. The Stinner X MADE present bike represents the pure utility of a bicycle mixed with loving fabrication and portray. The one who created and operated your entire present is a deserving recipient.
Discover out extra about Stinner Frameworks on its web site.
Prova Cycles Twin Suspension Mountain Bike Prototype
This dual-suspension mountain bike prototype from Australian customized titanium bike model Prova Cycles gained a builder’s selection award. And for good causes.
Most titanium bike welders showcase their abilities with “stacks of dimes” at every body tube juncture. Prova leverages 3D titanium-printed lugs, becoming a member of the lugs to tubes with no seen indicators of the welds inside. These steps produced a monolithic-looking entrance triangle, and the gorgeous purple fade added to the already palpable mystique. It was actually gorgeous to see and really feel in actual life.
The rear triangle is CNC’d aluminum and employs Ministry Cycle’s 3VO design to provide the primary rideable prototype. Prova can thus proceed to develop the entrance finish. The model plans to develop its personal rear triangle and suspension system sooner or later.
This bike was among the many most gawked-at mountain bikes on the 2024 MADE Bike Present. It represents years of growth. Prova appears decided to wow the ultimate prospects as a lot because the prototype impressed present attendees. Take a look at Prova Cycles’ story and wares on its website.
Uncommon Earth Cycles Rascal Saint Hardtail Mountain Bike
This fillet-braided metal hardtail mountain bike was one which I had to take a look at for a very long time to see all of the craftsmanship and artistry. The 140mm entrance journey bike hails from Uncommon Earth Cycle, which has an attention-grabbing backstory.
Brian Corridor has roots in footwear design, starting from mountain climbing boots to climbing footwear. However an artist’s coronary heart beckoned, and Corridor produces one-off two-wheeled creations on the fee of about 20 bikes per yr.
This Rascal Saint magnificence’s colour scheme matches the model’s monicker with the earthtone powder coat and flame patina copper head tube badge, downtube protector, and chainstay guard. The body has built-in cabling, and a 5Dev crank powder coated to match hangs within the backside bracket. A set of Forge and Bond recyclable rims are laced with Berd composite spokes to Onyx Racing hubs (the rear hub employs a sprag clutch).
The rear derailleur was additionally an consideration grabber for business insiders. It’s a prototype billet aluminum rear derailleur from a model referred to as Vivo Biking. It appeared tremendous sturdy and simple to service. I needed to journey this bike onerous but in addition proudly displayed in a glass case in my lounge.
Be taught extra about Corridor and his craft on the Uncommon Earth Cycle web site.
Tomii Cycles Bicycle Jewellery
I featured Tomii Cycles in a previous publish in regards to the 2024 MADE Bike Present, however the publish didn’t do the artistry justice. The bicycle from the present (which gained a builder’s selection award) featured in that publish is breathtaking as a complete. Nevertheless, as a consequence of house constraints, I didn’t present the “bicycle jewellery” that Tomii has grow to be identified for.
Nao Tomii’s sculpture-trained arms touched each element of his present bike, and I might have spent your entire day viewing the small, stunning bits. From head badges to stem caps, headset spacers, grips, and bells, Tomii astounds from his storage in Austin, Texas.
You may see extra on the Tomii Cycles web site. I’ll cease typing now and allow you to soak within the artistry.