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From the first introduction of a mountain bike sometime in the 1970's, the specialization of the sport has evolved to having a variety of mountain bikes designed for a specific riding style.
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This California based builder has an appreciation for aluminum and enjoys exceeding expectations.
Short documentary telling the story of handmade bikes in the Denver/Boulder area and the community that makes it so unique.
Slew of beautiful American made mountain biking rides.
Best of the best American made mountain bike roundup from the past weeks.
Fat bikes are in demand and Aluboo offers something a bit unique at a great price.
Excellent POV footage of Colorado riding on the GG/DH.
If you are wondering whether cross country (XC) mountain bikes are dead, rest assured, they aren’t. The discipline grows more popular every day with new …
New enduro mountain bike made in the USA ready to run 26″ or 27.5″ wheels.
Get inside the head of this innovative Oregon based frame builder.
Quick list of my recent favorite USA made mountain bikes.
Kris Henry of 44 Bikes shares how he sets up his bike and talks in depth about his company.
Mark Norstad from PMW talks about the prototype performance of their new dropouts.
New assortment of great American made mountain bikes from across the country.
Second part of my wrapup roundup of some great looking and well built bikes at the 2015 NAHBS.
Zen Fabrication out of Portland, Oregon has launched their own bike frame line for 2015.
Sweet looking ride with an interesting name from Fast Boy Cycles.
Proudfoot from Golden, Colorado shows off their full suspension 29er at Sea Otter.
Moots has updated their titanium fat bike with some tweaks to make it better for snow and summer riding.
Moonmen and Idyllic Cycleworks team up to produce their first steel mountain bike.
First roundup of mountain bike coverage from the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
If you’re interested in getting into cross-country riding, then it’s imperative that you find the right bike for the job. Since this sport is all …
What Makes An XC Mountain Bike Great For Cross Country? Read More »
Steve Garro of Coconino Cycles talks about his 10th anniversary and the future.
Cutting edge builder from Eugene, Oregon Rob English gives us a chat.
Dedacciai tubing based custom 27.5/29 mountain bike from New Jersey.
Award winning 29+ mountain bike gets an incredible photo shoot and build profile.
My latest and greatest collection of American made mountain bikes.
Two incredible mountain bikes from an award winning and very talented California builder.
Excellent interview with a leader in handmade bicycle building.
American made Durango Moonshine full suspension 27.5″ mountain bike gets reviewed out west.
Bike packing can be a blast or a real hassle. Chumba has made the Ursa 29+ for the former.
Who says quality American made titanium mountain bike frames have to cost thousands?
American made 27.5 trail shredder reviewed by two testers.
Shaun Palmer is back with Intense Cycles with a different role to play this time.
Latest round of the best looking bikes in American made MTB.
Retrotec shows off this new curvy 27.5+ hardtail at the 2016 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
Fresh roundup of the best American made mountain bikes from around the country.
Alchemy’s USA made carbon Arktos frame is detailed in this well done article about its production and a full ride review.
I talk with Jon Guerdrum about his custom FORM Cycles titanium 29er.
My recent stash of lustworthy American made mountain bikes.
Custom paint and American made parts galore make this custom MTB stand out.
Denver, CO based builder Generic Cycles gets the spotlight shown on them in the first of Something Independent’s Founders Series.
All around trail shredding DW-Link 27.5″ mountain bike gets a full review.
Kent Eriksen shows off his new titanium full suspension frame and many other creations.
If you’re new to the world of mountain biking, then it’s imperative that you find out as much as possible before investing in your first …
Mid-November roundup of the latest American made mountain bikes from across the country.
Big handful of American made mountain bikes to show off in this edition of Bike Lust.
Big collection of my favorite mountain bikes made in the USA over the past couple of weeks.
Sweet looking new mountain bike release from California made Ventana.
Round up of the past few weeks of incredible American made mountain bikes.
Short travel XC race and trail 29″ mountain bike made in California.
Direct mount hangers available to for your PMW dropout equipped bike.
New 27.5/650B model is officially available as a production bike.
Latest round up of mountain bike news from the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show including fat bikes and custom carbon.
Black Sheep are known for their curvy titanium mountain bikes. Check out what they brought to the show.
One of Foes latest creations goes under the microscope to see how it performs.
Check out the 2014 Turner Burner, tour Turner Bikes, and get out the interview with Dave Turner himself.
Find out how Samsara Cycles does custom made mountain bikes.
I have a slew of new American made mountain bikes in this post. I’m really digging everyones’ creativity and paint schemes.
Impressive performing titanium full suspension XC and trail mountain bike.
New American made aluminum fat bike will be available this fall.
American made products come from all over the country including Wisconsin where Saris Cycling products are created.
Kris Henry of 44 Bikes sits down for a nice interview with A Maker Tale.
Lynskey posted up some nice looking photos of their Pro29 FS120 mountain bike.
Several custom made mountain bikes featuring a 650B hardtail, Brook Trout custom paintjob, and UBI student bikes.
Award winning Philadelphia bike shop owner and builder Drew Guldalian discusses frame building.
Big roundup of some stunning American made mountain bikes featuring hardtails, rigids, 29+, and more.
Affordable American made steel 29er hardtail mountain bike gets reviewed.
Black Market Bikes boss Carter Holland talks about his history and the future.
Great looking American made mountain bike with lots of American made parts.
Take a peek inside Guerrilla Gravity and see their new 2014 Megatrail frame.
Roundup of the latest American made mountain bikes from January 2017.
Aaron Stinner shows off his frame building technique in this Stinner Frameworks video.
More details emerge about Turner’s latest 29″ carbon creation.
Eight fantastic American made mountain bikes on display by handmade builders.
Colorado built downhill frame that is ready to tackle the Rockies.
This is a roundup of the rest of the great looking and incredibly well built mountain bikes that were at the 2015 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
Guerrilla Gravity racer shows what Colorado made GG/DH downhill bike can do when ridden wide open.
Excellent looking rigid mountain bike from a great Michigan builder.
Colorado made trailbike from Guerrilla Gravity gets a review in both trail and beast modes.
Latest roundup of the best American made mountain bikes from across the country.
Dean had a 27.5″ titanium full suspension prototype frame on display with an interesting suspension layout.
Breadwinner builds on their Bad Otis success with the 27.5+ focused Goodwater.
While there are many styles and even sub-styles, there are mainly six primary types of mountain bikes commonly available: Dirt Jumper Downhill Enduro Fat Bike …
Check out two great tours of companies making mountain bike parts in the USA.
Focus on American manufacturing and builders in mountain biking.
Round up of some great looking American made hardtail mountain bikes.
Take a look at Eric Coury’s entry for Best Steel Construction at 2013 NAHBS.
Take a look inside one of the best American made titanium bike makers.
Take look at some of the incredible work featured by Engin Cycles.
Lots of great looking American made mountain bikes for your viewing pleasure.
One of my favorite hobbies is souping up cars. Taking what the car has to offer, finding areas that could be improved, and making changes …
Mosaic Cycles had a pair of expertly crafted titanium mountain bikes on display at 2013 NAHBS.
Latest round up of the best American made mountain bikes from around the country.
Zen Fab had their new Trail 29er and Adventure Bike on display at NAHBS this year.
Another hot batch of American made mountain bikes to devour.
Find out how this steel MTB born in Colorado performs on the trails.
Turner Bikes owner details the new Czar carbon 29er front to back.
Check Oddity owner Burnsey’s personal rigid 29+ steel mountain bike.
Incredible builder and cancer fighter tells his story.
DeSalvo shows off his titanium building prowess on this latest 650B mountain bike creation.
Custom carbon frame builder Matt Appleman discusses his thoughts on his career.
Colorado made belt drive 29er hardtail gets reviewed.
Todd Ingermanson of Black Cat Bicycles has put up a very detailed article showcasing a full frame build.
Turner unveils their latest 650B/27.5 mountain bike for 2014.
Check out this slick looking hardtail mountain bike with some great details.
Interesting story about Shannon Galpin and Alchemy Bicycle Company.
Intense’s 650B trail bike gets a thorough thrashing to test its mettle.
Podcast featuring top handmade mountain bike builders like Alchemy, Mosaic, and Eriksen Cycles.
Incredibly artful new titanium mountain bike build from Firefly Bicycles.
Latest 29+ mountain bike from Colorado based 3D Racing.
Independent Fabrication’s frame designer sits down for an interview about frame building and design.
Two of Portand’s finest handmade builders combine to form Breadwinner Cycles.
Two great made in the USA mountain bike companies have updated their websites.
I have made a listing of all of the American mountain bike builders manufacturing and hand making frames in the USA.
Matter Cycles shows off the new TwoStroke 27.5+ full suspension mountain bike.
My latest batch of amazing custom mountain bike finds.
I have a nice array of American made mountain bikes to show you including a lightweight fat bike, 2014 models, and a vintage Yeti.
Lots of American made fat bikes are hitting the trails this season. Check out some of the latest builds.
When many mountain bike enthusiasts first start out, there is often a great deal of confusion about the differences between cross country (XC) mountain biking …
Thomson has launched their own line of bikes with Lynskey kitted out with American made parts.
Get to know Erik Rolf of Alliance Bicycles out of Ketchum Idaho.
8 new American made bikes and 2 handlebars to check out.
Two sides of the same coin, Tony Pereira and Ira Ryan are Breadwinner Cycles.
The Bat Otis from Breadwinner Cycles gets detailed in this great interview with Tony Pereira.
Scott Quiring had a slick and versatile titanium 29+ mountain bike at 2015 NAHBS.
For 2013 Turner Bikes is jumping into the 650B arena with their Burner bike.
Fat bikes are on point in this installment of Bike Lust.
Video interview round up focused on mountain bikes at the 2014 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
We are well into Spring now and it seems like everyone is out on the trails. I’ve put together a saucy little roundup of American made mountain bike hotness.
In order to scale mountain ranges quickly, or simply looking for exciting rides on rugged dirt paths, a hardtail mountain bike will provide you with …
Lots of new American made mountain bikes to check out from some great builders.
Two new American mountain bikes from Colorado based Durango Bike Company.
Sometimes one bike from a builder is not enough. Aussie Rob needed a MTB to match his carbon road bike.
Check out 3 incredible titanium mountain bikes from Dean and interview with builder John Siegrist.
New American mountain bike frame builder startup in Idaho.
Intense has released their latest American made downhill beast the M16 featuring 27.5″ wheels and adjustable travel.
Roundup of some really great made in the USA mountain bikes on the trails and in the studio.
There are the big names in the industry that mass produce fantastic mountain bikes. There are also smaller, boutique, custom shops that build custom bikes …
Updated listing of mountain bikes made in the USA with nine new companies.
Tennessee builder has updated their titanium frames with modern features.
Take a look inside Colorado handmade frame builder Mosaic Bicycles.
Custom full titanium race machine ready to shred in Ohio’s Interscholastic League.
Great interview with Steve Bilenky and Tom Faust of Bilenky Cycle Works about building mountain bike frames.
More coverage of mountain bikes from 2014 NAHBS featuring a gearbox bike, galleries, and 44 Bikes rigid SS.
Check out this nicely photographed and detailed article on how Colorado based Guerrilla Gravity makes their frames.
Chumba’s made in Texas Ursa 29+ hardtail gets reviewed.
I’ve updated my list of American mountain bike frame builders with the latest companies I’ve found across the country.
Big news on this 29″ carbon fiber prototype from Turner.
When it comes to riding, taking on trails on the mountain is one of the most exhilarating and thrilling experiences you can have. Whether you’re …
Build a bike that is great for daily XC and is well suited for backpacking trips.
Alchemy has launched their first full carbon full suspension bike for 2016 made in the USA.
Intense’s New 2015 Spider 275 Pro mountain bike gets detailed and a full review.
5″ travel trail bike from Lenz Sport is reviewed to see how it performs in the wild.
A new bike company started by former Black Sheep Bicycles employees shows off their first creation.
Custom designed 29er built with character and simplicity in mind.
Big round up of the best looking American made mountain bikes on the web.
Video interview with Jeff Steber of Intense Cycles on how they make their mountain bike frames in the USA.
Reeb’s 29+ fat bike does some snowy mountain bike shredding.
Three interviews with three great frame builders.
See how this working man is able to balance his MTB racing career with real life.
Colorado based Guerrilla Gravity has unleashed a big mountain beast called the Smash 29.
Two great interviews with two incredible American mountain bike frame builders.
A great interview with American mountain bike leader Jeff Steber.
Two beautiful custom fat bikes designed for midwest singletrack by Wiseman Frameworks.
Collection of my favorite recent releases from various handmade builders.
Two trail oriented mountain bikes made in Colorado ready to tackle any terrain.
New Hampshire handmade bike frame builder Graham Cycles provides insights to his craft.
New builder out of Colorado offers a nice array of mountain bike models.
New Guerrilla Gravity 29/27.5+ full suspension trail beast ready to rock your world and made in the USA.
New American made 27.5″ downhill mountain bike is unveiled.
Listen to Ezra Caldwell’s inspiring story of building bikes and fighting cancer.
Bozeman, Montana custom bike builder tells his story.
Breadwinner Cycles Bad Otis hardtail gets reviewed and a full shop tour.
Brad Allen shares his story about his custom handmade By:Stickel 29er.
Six new mountain bike frame builders have been added to my list of USA made bikes.
Trevor Trinkino shows off how well the new made in the USA MegaTrail performs.
My picks of the best made in the USA mountain bikes over the past few weeks.
Chumba’s new Rastro hardtail is made in Texas and looks ready to rip.
Todd has let another cat out of the bag with this Holy Mountain 27.5+ hardtail shredder.
Really fun bikes built by hand in Boulder, Colorado. Made to be ridden and made to last.
A montage of marvelous mountain motion machines made in the USA.
My latest list of favorite American made bikes I’ve found around the web.
Downhill shredder handmade in Colorado with the features racers want.
As far as mountain biking goes, there are a few different ways that you can enjoy this remarkable sport. However, for our money, we love …
Excellent video on Mike DeSalvo and his custom bicycle business.
American made Intense Cycles 27.5″ trail mountain bike gets reviewed to see how well it performs.
Interview with Jim Kish about the first bike frame he ever made.
See how Foes Racing makes their mountain bike frames from scratch in California.
Latest collection of recent handmade American bike frames that I find stellar.
If your dream is to hit the mountain bike trails like a cross-country pro, you’ll need some tried-and-true tips first. Mountain biking might look like …
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Dave Turner gives a detailed interview about the new Flux 27.5.
Chumba’s hardtail 29+ mountain bike gets reviewed in single speed and geared modes.
Foes Racing had their 2015 FFR prototype downhill bike with a unique suspension design at Sea Otter this year.
Big roundup of mountain bike coverage from the 2014 NAHBS featuring big galleries, Indy Fab, and much more.
Lynskey Performance releases 2 new affordable titanium mountain bikes and a new full suspension titanium 650B.
Fourteen new handmade mountain bikes to ring in the new year.
If you’re looking for an affordable American made 27.5 mountain bike, Intense has you covered.
Learn about handmade frame builders in their own words.
Colorado based frame builder Guerrilla Gravity has photos of their new Pedalhead hardtail in a rainbow of colors.
Listing of mountain bike frame building classes in the USA.
New frames made in the USA from a name that’s been around for a while.
Devin Lenz walks through their handmade mountain bike build process.
I’ve updated my listing of mountain bikes made in the USA, doubling the amount of builders.
One of the fastest American racers now on an American made bike.
Amazing works of art from top American mountain bike frame builders.
Big round up of the best looking mountain bikes built by talented craftsmen in the USA.
Who makes better bikes? Small companies or big companies?
Nice looking cruiser style mountain bike has some sweet details.
Colorado designed and made Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail gets reviewed.
Check out this custom 29er from Black Cat with a unique stem design.
My latest picks of the best looking American made mountain bikes from top builders around the US.
Latest and greatest in American made mountain bikes featuring Intense, Watson Cycles, and FTW.
Exceptional tour of one of the preeminent titanium bike manufacturers in America.
Titanium trail hardtail made in Colorado with interesting geometry gets reviewed.
7 new additions to the list of mountain bikes made in the USA.
Latest hot American built frames and details I’m digging at the moment.
Great interview with the head honcho at Intense Cycles on his latest mountain bike frames.
Brand new carbon 29er frame from Alchemy boasts sick looks and new construction methods.
Custom 27.5 hardtail mountain bike ready for trail and enduro shredding.