I like bike websites a lot. Lots of drooling and building virtual dream bikes in my head. These are all the sites I’ve been gathering to build those “thought bikes”
🏗️ Framebuilders & Bike Brands
- Surly Bikes – Iconic steel frames built for utility, touring, and durability.
- Rivendell Bicycle Works – Lugged steel frames and classic design philosophies rooted in practical, comfortable riding. Dang it, I want one so bad.
- Crust Bikes – Progressive steel frame designs pushing the boundaries of touring, gravel, and alt-cycling culture.
- All-City Cycles – Beautifully finished steel frames spanning track, road, and gravel disciplines.
- State Bicycle Co. – Accessible, stylish fixed gear, city, and gravel bicycles.
- Wilde Bikes – Steel and titanium frames handmade for gravel, trail, and utility riding.
- Squid Bikes – Bold, custom-painted frames and tracklocross/gravel builds with DIY punk themes.
- Rune Bicycles – Small-batch custom framebuilders focused on rugged off-road mountain bike and gravel setups.
- Fat Chance Bikes – Legendary mountain bike brand offering handmade custom steel and titanium frames.
- Rock Lobster Cycles – Custom handmade framebuilding institution operating out of Santa Cruz, California.
- Memento Cycles – Hand-crafted steel frames built for gravel, commuting, and urban exploration.
- Stayer Cycles – Custom steel frame builders and hand-built wheel specialists based in the UK. they make some crazy wheels.
- Fairdale Bikes – Practical, fun-first bicycles borrowing engineering principles from BMX.
- Kuwahara Bike – Historic Japanese bicycle manufacturer known for iconic retro BMX models.
🏪 Iconic Bike Shops
- Blue Lug – Legendary Tokyo-based bike shop and epicenter of alternative cycling fashion and gear. One stop shop.
- Crumbworks – Japanese boutique bike shop specializing in alt-touring setups and small-batch parts.
- Golden Pliers – Portland-based shop known for custom builds, canvas bags, and repair craftsmanship.
- The Inconvenience Store – Curated retail concept affiliated with Crust Bikes. They also have a dried plant shop. Very cool.
- Cub House – Pasadena bike shop and coffee house celebrating cycling lifestyle and apparel.
- Angry Catfish Bicycle – Minneapolis shop and coffee bar specializing in high-end builds.
- Spokengear – Minnesota destination shop, cafe, and outfitters focused on adventure cycling.
- C&L Cycle – Montreal shop and frame importer specializing in touring, city, and vintage setups.
- Box Dog Bikes – Worker-owned San Francisco shop famous for touring gear and city commute builds.
- Backbone BMX – Leading Australian retailer dedicated strictly to BMX bikes and culture.
- Porkchop BMX – Dedicated supplier of vintage, old-school, and mid-school BMX restoration parts.
🔩 Components & Hardware
- Sim Works – Precision Japanese components and handlebars crafted in partnership with Nitto.
- Circles Japan – Sister store to Sim Works, offering high-end Japanese commuter and touring gear.
- Industry Nine – High-performance hubs, wheels, and anodized components made in North America.
- Whisky Parts Co. – Carbon forks, handlebars, rims, and high-performance components.
- Magic Components – Japanese small-batch creator of custom hardware, brakes, and alt-parts.
- Kool-Stop – Longstanding manufacturer of high-performance rim and disc brake pads.
- AARN (44RN) – Precision-engineered, low-volume chainrings and technical cycling accessories.
- Newbaum’s – Traditional cloth handlebar tape made from 100% natural USA cotton.
- Velo Orange – Classic French-inspired touring parts, frames, and restoration components
- Portland Design Works (PDW) – Thoughtfully designed fenders, cages, racks, and lights.
🧳 Bags, Luggage & Racks
- Old Man Mountain – Heavy-duty, axle-mounted racks built to fit almost any bike or suspension fork.
- Cedaero – Custom-fit bikepacking frame bags and soft goods made in northern Minnesota.
- HMPL – Handcrafted bikepacking bags and utility luggage produced in Vancouver.
- Pass and Stow Racks – Hand-welded front cargo racks designed for commuter and touring strength.
- Chrome Industries – Heritage brand known for waterproof messenger bags, backpacks, and street apparel.
- Public Bikes Baskets – Utility-focused front and rear baskets for everyday city commuting.
- Kawa Design – Small-batch handmade bags and lifestyle accessories for cyclists.
- Hitch Official – Minimalist bike-carrying straps, luggage, and everyday utility gear.
🦺 Safety, Lights & Accessories
- Knog – Australian brand creating sleek, design-forward bike lights, bells, and locks.
- Litelok – Flexible, high-security lightweight bicycle locks made from specialized composite materials.
- DaHanger – Minimalist, space-saving indoor wall mounts for storing bikes inside the home.
🔧 Media, Community, Used Gear & Tools
- The Radavist – Premier editorial outlet for custom framebuilders, gravel, and bikepacking culture.
- Pinkbike – The web’s largest peer-to-peer marketplace for used mountain and gravel gear..
- Sheldon Brown Gear Calculator – The definitive online gear ratio and gain ratio calculator.
- Boneshaker MTB – Dedicated mountain bike and trail riding community hub.