The INSANE Bikes of MADE 2024

[@FreekaPista]

That cal poly build is so impressive. Very niche but absolutely one of the most interesting design innovations I've seen in a long time. And to think it's being made by a college student who is just getting started. Super rad

[@JonPrevost]

Right. Some might say higher education is of suspect value... but without a net you catch no fish! (until the fishing rod is re-invented). Meaning, we still need places for these excellent people to shine. The trick is vetting the post-graduation process. I'll leave that up to employers, where it belongs. So much of engineering isn't just designing, it's making, and testing to failure. I'm glad to hear this student mention his problem with the front braking forces. Often these things get overlooked, and where as I'd presume an artisan would rather not speak about such an oversight, an engineer would lead-off with it. Engineers are the best. Shame we can't get more of them interested in politics. They seem to be all about the solutions and betterment of others. See a problem, solve a problem.

[@rob-c.]

Love the dropped chainstays meaning no need for a split in the frame for the belt-drive - way more utility bike should do this!

[@Exgrmbl]

@@JonPrevost people say that, but they don't usually refer to engineering or STEM generally when they doubt the value of higher education.

[@lilvegasbasc-se7en-0-duece67]

​@rob-c. I was a little confused about that, I'm just getting into bike components, I've had an Ebike for a about a year, so I've spent the last year looking at different parts I could switch out to make my bike better/more comfortable/less maintenance. . Which introduced me to carbon belts, I quickly found out that I could not install one on my bike because of the rear swing arm. Then I was introduced to the split carbon belt that you use cotter pins to attach the ends of the belt together. Was that bike shown here made so the belt/chain did not cross or weave between the tube's? It was just a straight shot?

[@paulgrieger8182]

Bakfiet re-imagined.

[@darkm4g1c]

Heard of the Cal Poly cargo bike but could not find any content on it, knew if anyone would give it some time to shine it would be you lol. This video has a great mix of lesser known builders other sites didn't seem to cover.

[@tillman5529]

Thank you guys (both the one behind and the one in front of the camera) for these interviews and impressions! I can‘t imagine how much work this was but I guess it was quite a bit. Ever since watching the sneak peak, I was looking forward to it.

[@mtbelvis]

Love the camera shots that last long on the details so that the viewer can understand the presented features easily.

[@escgoogle3865]

The Bock bike is Art. I saw one like it in the Llandrindod Wells bike museum. I thought HOLY LUGS everywhere.

[@greatmouflon]

Dude yes! It's my favorite one of the video. This guy is a genius and an artist!

[@veijopitkanen8385]

The Dutch call those priest bikes or kruisframe or pastoofiets (or something). "A frame design that was originally made so the preacher could ride in his long robes." was one of the description I found. Pretty cool things!

[@SteveFullerBikes]

Great coverage Russ and Laura. Jeff is local to me and it's been a pleasure watching the progress on that X-Frame as it came together.

[@charlesblithfield6182]

This is the coolest collection of bikes I’ve ever seen. There are so many I want to comment on to show my appreciation to the makers but I’ll leave it at : keep it up! They are all so creative and inspirational. Thanks for showing us them Russ. This is a video I will watch again.

[@tdr1x]

I can't gush enough over the cargo bike at 2:52 from the CalPoly bike club. Belt drive without frame split, steering without a crazy long, impractical steerer tube and not, at least by the looks of it, as fragile as a certain Dutch cargo bike...that thing has to go into production asap.

[@isgonrain]

I know it's a cargo, but for that size it's gotta weigh a ton, right? I'd like to see how that feels.

[@patrickwiseman2012]

It is actually surprisingly light. You can lift it with one hand from the top tube.

[@tdr1x]

@@patrickwiseman2012 and then again: who cares about a few pounds more or less for a bike that is designed to carry loads of up to 100lbs...particularly after that baboe disaster.

[@isgonrain]

@@patrickwiseman2012 Good to know. As someone who has to carry his bike up/down a flight of stairs I worry about these things.

[@mikekrasovec6390]

That front steering hub is going to add considerably to costs. In addition steering by brake cables is theoretically fine but given how poorly most bikes are maintained it seems like a disaster waiting to happen when distributed to the masses. Spend a year working as a bike mechanic dealing with the public and their bikes and you will be amazed at how abysmal the condition of half of the bikes on the road. You will also be amazed at how clueless so many people are with bicycles and maintenance. Wheels rubbing through steel chainstays will be just another day. A complex hub and cables which need to be lubricated and kept adjusted to be able to steer relatively decently is asking for trouble with 70% of the population.

[@biosfearmag]

The mixte by Chris Blandford got my vote for best of show. Such a clean build that really resonated with me for some reason. So much eye candy again this year.

[@thejontrigo]

+1

[@janelbest1522]

Mixte are always a plus...👌

[@knife1406]

rare earth bike was sick, and FINALLY people making their own steel forks

[@BrokenandCoastal]

Colin's bike is insane. What a smart kid.

[@richardo.9954]

Great to see Colombia represented here. I liked the Andes by Scarab at 35:37. That rear derailleur caught my attention. Thanks Russ and Laura!

[@madfx8058]

Dang, it's almost like it's the year of the Mixte! Really neat design choices, very cutting edge but staying true with what works, I really love that dynamic.

[@JibbaJabber]

@17:50 That X Frame... WOW!!👏👏👏👏 Star of the show and an absolute work of art.

[@_MrSnrub]

Whiplash at 11:59 was crazy

[@FreeRadicalX]

That CalPoly cargo bike is radical. Never thought I'd be so excited by a cargo build. A lot of really novel design ideas together that seem to actually be working.

[@cuttingedgevintage]

Damn, I was interested in what looked like a mini velo in the intro. Still some nice bikes.

[@peterbense5650]

I thought it was great how many of the builders either directly or indirectly gave props to 1990s MTBs. That's what I've been riding for 15+ years and it's amusing to see others coming back to (or rediscovering) them.

[@ian_pedalz]

Some insane builds but the way rare earth is designing his frames from start to finish is truly a work of art.

[@rabadd]

Would love to hear the whole story on the Jeffrey Bock build. Sounded like it was a pita to build and tested his craft and patience. Insanely cool bike.

[@Josukegaming]

Thanks for covering all these small builders Russ, absolutely love this kind of content! The bikes by Thompson, Wilde, and Velo Orange are so beautiful and practical!

[@robertwyland7770]

I enjoyed your selection of bikes to show. Especially compared to some other channels at the same show. You've got a great eye, or at least one I agree with!

[@holben27]

I'd kill for that wilde bike, its so beautiful and exactly what i want from a bike.

[@klarkolofsson]

It’s fantastic! Similar to the Brother Cycles Mr Wooden but nicer of course and it uses a threaded fork if that’s a dealbreaker.

[@Frostbiker]

It is stunning. If I may be a dipshit for a moment, I wish that the dark shade of green that was used on the fork crown was also used on the area where the stays meet the seat tube.

[@Ray.J]

I love it too.

[@cjones7854]

I have the mr wooden, I wish it had 1 inch steerer!​@@klarkolofsson

[@wisgliebau]

It is beautiful. On the website it says they're going to make a limited run of ten of them this winter for spring delivery. Sounds like they got in the mood!

[@C345OFR]

Love the simple elegance of the Blandford bike. Would have loved to have seen his wife's reaction when she saw it finished!

[@chrisblandford853]

She said “neat” and went back to whatever she was doing. 😂

[@C345OFR]

@@chrisblandford853 Could've been worse, she could have said nothing at all 😅!

[@jesse612]

Awesome job at covering the MADE show bikes, for a second there I felt like I was watching antique roadshow, weird. Superb work Russ & Laura, Thank you!!

[@aaronedgeart]

Great coverage and steeds covered. That Cal Poly with center steering hub and led lights: bonkers!!!!!

[@SkunkRiverCycles]

We had been talking with Jeff here and there leading up to his X bike. I had no idea it was going to turn out so incredible, but not sure what else I would have expected knowing his work. Thanks for the great coverage!

[@peglor]

Just a perfect video, amazing bikes, the camerawork shows the build details beautifully, and the conversation about each bike fills in even more details.

[@pl155cm]

Fantastic video 👍

[@zanthraxnl]

I'm seeing a big problem with that moving seat tube on the first bike, the top tube isn't hinged. You can see the entire frame bending (@2:08), that is going to lead to metal fatigue and a very dangerous failure mode. A sliding seat seems like a much simpler solution here.

[@lise1255]

14:59 now I really want to see that "T-rex" 😂

[@davidreidy5750]

I saw those Jeffrey Bock bikes at Philly bike expo last yr.Remember just starring at they're Tandem for like a while.Absolutely gorgeous bikes.🤖♥️

[@oatmonster]

Really excited about those brifters they had at VO 😉

[@Frostbiker]

Yeah, I've been waiting for a year. The optional plates to support a different number of gears, including gearboxes, sounds very attractive.

[@AlanJeffreyMcClainJr]

I freaking love this! I went to MADE last year and I feel like I missed all the coolness THIS year. Great job!

[@karlnorgaard9447]

These are my people! Thanks for this vid. Triple chain ring is the new 1×. I'm presently building up a winter bike for myself. Using a 1980's MIYATA 210 touring frame. Thinking I'll keep the 52/45/22 drive. I love a retro-mod.

[@brendanford4850]

That was so good to watch, a lot to take in. Will have to see the video again and again. Thank you for your time and effort. Love your work.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Welcome home Russ! And thanks for the awesome coverage of that sweet show. Could have watched 3 hours of that! : )

[@mushroomhill]

The bike at 10:53 was my FAVE!!!! What a clever an awesome nostalgic throwback that I completely memory holed. It looked so familiar so I looked it up and sure enough it was a core memory unlocked from my childhood. I remember seeing those pics of Ned riding that red bike in Mountain Bike Action Magazine way back then! SO epic sir! WELL DONE!!!!!!

[@sauravbasu8805]

Ron has a KZbin channel where he spills his theories. He also sells old steel bikes.He is all for steel.

[@tblakemusic]

Seeing a trend for the split/mixte top tubes!!

[@frankwilson2607]

Well worth the wait, Russ! Thanks to you both!

[@fossil-bit8439]

That Rare Earth bike about six and a half minutes in screams old school Haro BMX with that split top tube.

[@NotDeadYetThanksForAsking]

I was so excited when I saw how long this video was - amazing job!

[@CarlynTucker-s9m]

Wow, what fun! Great interviews, beautiful imagery, great work! Thanks❤

[@JuanMendoza-yk8nv]

Cal Poly and X Frame are my favorite. The detail in both frames is incredible!

[@camt1818]

It's my day off, it's too hot to ride, and I'm stoked this posted!

[@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5]

That geo-shift is genius! It can have purpose. Oh man I love that significant other, i want one of those!

[@paulr7496]

Mental bikes crafted with love. Just what we needed to see. Love 'em.

[@nicholaslafferty3928]

Keep up the great work, Russ! You're always helping me kindle the fire with what you share

[@roberthicks686]

The significantother.bike machine is an absolute work of art. They all are but that one just had me drooling. Fantastic job on the build and two thumbs up to the lucky owner.

[@MrQuestful]

Solid overview Russ! Always love seeing what catches your eye, the double top tube trend is definitely a thing! I think they look charming, I’ve had my eye on a Buena Vista for some time.

[@davidmurphy9151]

We have one - it is a great bike - speedy.

[@7digger3]

The second kids idea is brilliant. Thank you for your video.

[@lazlo2511]

Guess who came back to visit…. Nice to see content from your old stomping grounds! Keep riding.

[@strzebowiska]

Amazing engineering marvels! I admire the designers of these divine ideas and bicycles.

[@logtothebase2]

Nice to see custom builders are thinking about smaller frames sizes, The one trend I would make absolutely illegal is purple/violet anodized parts they have to be stopped, particularly with Ti frames

[@terrycrowley8933]

Great to see a few 26 inches my favourite wheel size ❤

[@stuartfrew7202]

The rare earth bike is awesome

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

I'm digging that oink bike with the kids seat Infront of the rider. Great Idea to keep your child in view.

[@jameswallace4794]

Neat! Ima stick with my friction down tube shifters.

[@ScottBaker1]

I really wanna know more about those Velo Orange Brifters.

[@BirdmanDeuce26]

Long live the 3x!

[@19jaan]

Thank you for this awesome showcase of beauties! 💕💕

[@2000bvz]

The pink cargo bike looks super cool, but I would never trust just a single steering cable... When it comes to something like steering, you need either a really robust linkage or some redundancy to make sure you get to your destination alive each time.

[@MangoJim90]

6:40 on the left there is some bmx-ish/mini velo type bike😮🤩 whats the name or brand it is? Thanks 🙏👍

[@slowwerthensnot]

The tilt of the saddle not changing would really bother me!

[@aamj50]

Put another dropper on it for saddle tilt.

[@WhiteMFingRabbit]

I would just be counting the initiations untill the Top tube / Headtube welds crack

[@CaffHCloudlow]

I thought that too, reach as well. It's a concept bike. The idea and engineering look to be executed well. Someone's got to think of silly things before they become normal. If ever. Be creative!

[@josephcefalu176]

Ron’s Bikes!!!!

[@ricaurandt6713]

The first bike looked about as rugged and sturdy as a Sherman Oaks socialite princess. One overshot landing into flat lan territory and that things gonna fold flat!!

[@johnnicolini2562]

Awesome I don’t see enough of this contact. This is the bikes I dream of when I hit the lottery. Thank you.

[@robbchastain3036]

hey man, what is this, an art appreciation channel? and thanks, Russ, for your conversations with the artisans, so many beautiful bikes for beautiful people to ride into the wild blue yonder, some at party pace, better for enjoying the views.

[@thomaskuhn6541]

Lots of builders doing some really cool looking bikes.

[@ericpmoss]

+1 for that Ideale saddle at 8:35. They wanted to resurrect the Model 92 by 2023, but I'm still waiting...

[@Zoomlawl]

Love the Thompson bike. Perfect marriage of vintage and modern parts. The threadless headset looks so clean! Does anybody happen to know what brand this is from? Couldn't quite understand what he said...

[@simonsebastian1455]

Miche Needle Bearing - probably a primato headset but slightly modified i guess

[@brxdm9]

The rare earth frame is cracked at 6:03 the seat clamp bolt has pulled through and cracked the frame

[@Siryn]

Not many seemed to have noticed.

[@Pcbootleger1]

There seems to be an editing mistake at 11:59 as that bike was part of the Thompson bike previously but got put in between the retro red bike

[@Cycleinc]

Love 90s MTB stuff coming back! It works! 😊

[@vidiia]

That Wilde bike might be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

[@Nature_Inna_Box]

this was so cool. had no idea things like this existed

[@reeceholmes8546]

thanks Russ, some weird and wonderful bikes on show, great stuff

[@TESTA-CC]

Rim Brakes & DownTube Shifters For The Win 🤙🤙

[@jeffandersen6233]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Reminded me going with my buddies in the 1960s to car dealers in Autumn to drool over new cars. Wilde bike I could see myself on. The retro English bike was insane and the Columbian paint was so Street cool. Did I hear DuPont Moron, best paint I ever. Double and triple cranks, hooray! Other than Wilde and Velo Orange what was the predominant wheel size in larger rims 650b or 700c?

[@DericO-rz3be]

@2:44 Great Beaver Pelt Hairstyle LOL

[@ernestpaul6444]

6:04 toptube crack?

[@jonathanpywell1716]

It was great to see you at made, you did a great job of picking out the coolest shit there. Somehow I missed that Wilde bike.

[@event4216]

What a set of custom bikes! People who buy just expensive brand name bike often think they've got a special bike....

[@chrisbenten9971]

Very cool bikes. Thank you for posting!

[@aeonsnarfus]

So much functionality and practicality ❤ ...which the industry does not care about.

[@timehonored]

1) Wilde 2) Scarb and 3) btchnbikes -- chapeau!

[@beanie0026]

The green one around 19 minutes was made in my Home state!

[@xx_hdgamer57_xx61]

How do I change the tire from the cargo bike with the steered hub?

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Very carefully.

[@xx_hdgamer57_xx61]

@@PathLessPedaledTV It just looks extremely exhausting, with all the cables💀

[@HANUMAN7454]

The scarab bike is really cool I'm not crazy about the paint job tho it's 2 busy and looks messy.

[@paulaspinall919]

Stunning quality and workmanship.

[@dgood911]

What a wonderful report Russ!

[@DustinVail-j3n]

Chris Blandford's bike is beautiful!

[@MrBaervan]

so much amazing craftsmanship! all beautiful

[@mircozelle]

would like to see more about rons bike. this concept that he applied was in my head for many years.

[@Rob-zf2cv]

No doubt he'll have something up on his channel soon. He's done it again IMO - one of the best bikes there...

[@mr.pearlmountain]

So many wonderful bikes. Cant wait for bespoked. 😊

[@ianbrown7327]

I’ve got a b spoke front wheel and a bee spoke rear wheel 😂

[@derb7462]

On the x-bike he speculates where the crank is from. It looks close to a 60s east german diamant one.

[@Surfmus]

Nice. But no mud clearance on that rear tire.

[@rocketcycles721]

What brand are the brake levers on the Wilde?

[@6AlphaMikeCharlie9]

Why do some of the bike have one chain wheel upfront and more bigger on the rear? It never used to be like that.

[@feve6071]

Significant other bikes always smashing it. hopefully one day I will be able to afford her work.

[@chrisregister8021]

Wow, those are so beautiful bikes 😊

[@TESTA-CC]

Love This, Some Great Bikes 🤙🤙