On the MADE present in 2025, there have been a handful of 32″ bikes on show. There weren’t that many, however you could possibly undoubtedly inform what’s coming: the tidal wave of 32″ builds that arrived for the 2026 version of the present.
We began off the present pondering, let’s do a fast roundup of all of the 32″ bikes we are able to discover. It turns on the market was nothing fast about it, and after a full day of wheeling big bikes out and in to take images, we nonetheless didn’t discover all of them. There ended up being so many who we’ve needed to cut up this roundup into two components so it doesn’t overwhelm our servers.
Are 32″ bike going to be for everybody? Most likely not. However the big selection of bikes on show with the massive(ger) wheels appears to level to the truth that 32″ wheels are right here to remain…
Quarry Biking Co.
Quarry Biking Co. is a comparatively new bike firm began by Jim Day. We knew Jim from his earlier work at Hayes Manitou, so he’s no stranger to the business, but additionally apparently fairly rattling good at constructing customized bikes.
For those who’re gonna construct a 32″ bike and submit it on the web, Rage Bait is a fairly good title. This one is constructed for a 140mm journey fork, on this case a 170mm journey Fox Podium shortened by 30mm.
The Alder is extra of a 32″ XC construct, which seems to have been up to date in comparison with the mannequin on the Quarry web site (which says it might probably’t run suspension). The downtube has now been formed to permit for clearance of a suspension fork crown, and this one will get an incredible paint job for the present.
We particularly like the pinnacle badge – inside is precise wooden that matches the title of the bike. On this case, it’s alder wooden. The Stave has wooden from a bourbon barrel, and so on. We’re unsure in regards to the wooden within the Rage Bate badge… possibly a baseball bat?
This bike additionally supplied a terrific take a look at the Fox 32″ prototype fork… which roughly seems similar to every other fork of theirs, simply larger.
Schwalbe x Bare Bicycles 32″ Single Velocity
Schwalbe had this lovely Bare 32″ of their sales space to indicate off their 32″ tires, after all. The titanium bike had an unbelievable anodized end with a whole bunch of little Schwalbe logos within the anodization. The tires weren’t labeled, however it’s fairly clear that they’re 32 x 2.4″ Romy path tires.
Bitter Bikes 32″ MX Full Suspension
One among solely a handful of full suspension bikes with 32″ tires on the present, Bitter Bikes went the MX route with a smaller rear wheel. This bike, and the Sanitas under, had prototype 32″ forks from Manitou on them, however not like the Fox, they appear very prototype-y. Basically a fork that’s been lower after which sleeved collectively to make the lowers longer.
Sanitas Tour Divide 32″
We have been instructed that this Sanitas construct was for a father who plans to journey the Tour Divide route along with his son. A clear ti construct with the Manitou fork prototype, a sliding UDH dropout may permit for single-speed or geared use.
Rob English Prototype 32″ MTB
That is the bike that famend builder Rob English constructed for himself to check out the brand new wheel measurement. Not solely is it lovely in typical English vogue (simply take a look at that truss fork/stem!), however it additionally appears to tear. Rob is near my top (he’s an inch or two taller), so admittedly, I spun it round within the parking zone. It rode so properly. I used to be on the fence about 32″ wheels for me at 5’8″, however this undoubtedly made me wish to attempt it out much more.
Rob claims this construct is simply 22.9lbs!
Additionally, try that GripShift dropper submit ‘lever’.
BTCHN 32″ Flat Bar
You will have already seen this BTCHN bike from our preshow protection, however right here it’s once more with a barely completely different construct.
Caletti Cycles 32″ MTB
John Caletti at all times does wonderful work, and this 32″ is not any completely different. That dropper battery pack hanging out in area doesn’t look nice, however the body, the anodizing, and different element selections look nice.
Moots Prototype 32″ MTB
Moots is one other titanium model testing the 32″ waters. They’d each a gravel and MTB, however each have been firmly prototypes with no plans for manufacturing or particulars.
Uncommon Earth Loopy Cloud
For an in depth take a look at the Uncommon Earth Loopy Cloud, try our unique protection right here. However this bike was too cool to not embrace it once more.
Gradual Southern Metal (Titanium) Journey Bike
Jesse Turner is understood for his model Gradual Southern Metal, or SSS. Nonetheless, this bike is just not metal, it’s his first titanium construct. Constructed for a buddy named Randy, this was a 32″ tackle a single-speed ultra-distance journey bike. Constructed with a 60mm offset Black Sheep fork, Jesse, like many builders on the present, talked about the necessity for larger fork offsets for the larger wheels.
And should you’re pondering the vibe of the end seems acquainted, that’s as a result of it was completed by Brian at Uncommon Earth. No surprise it caught my consideration…
Tumbleweed 32″ Touring Prototype
Whereas we’re with regards to journey touring, try Tumbleweed‘s 32″ prototype. At the moment, there are not any plans for manufacturing, however from the seems of it, it could be proper at residence for any tall adventurer.
Singular Albatross Flat Bar
The Albatros is Singular‘s first bike with 32″ wheels, and it’s constructed to be run with flat bars or drop bars. At the moment, they’re geared up with a Columbus carbon fork, however the model is engaged on their very own fork to be accessible quickly. The bikes are made to order, however Singular isn’t hiding the truth that the frames are made in China.
