Dario DiGiulio

At long last, it looks like there's something new bubbling to the surface of the typically murky Shimano waters.

With wireless dropper posts becoming increasingly common, and some 200mm variants finally proliferating the market, it was only a matter of time

FIRST RIDE Propain Spindrift Photos & Words: Dario DiGiulio

It can be hard to stand out at a show like Made, with every booth sporting something special and worthy of attention.

First announced about a year ago, the Apogee Module was billed as a modular suspension system that allows for customization to the frame without involving the kinematic elements.

At a bike show where the majority of builds feature drop bars, skinny tires, and elegant finish work, this all-white downhill bike certainly stood out from the crowd.

Randoms Round 1 MADE Bike Show I may be unusual in this, but I love the energy and frenetic nature of a good trade show.

Tyler at Btchn Bikes has been busy this year, ramping up production of his components line and continuing to build custom bikes for customers, but sometimes busy isn't enough.

As geometry has evolved and shifted over the years, so have our conceptions about what size bike a given person should ride.

Surly has never been afraid to break the mold, with a long history of offering some of the most niche bikes in any given area of the market.