At the MADE show in 2025, there were a handful of 32″ bikes on display. There weren’t that many, but you could definitely tell what’s coming: the tidal wave of 32″ builds that arrived for the 2026 edition of the show.
We started off the show thinking, let’s do a quick roundup of all the 32″ bikes we can find. It turns out there was nothing quick about it, and after a full day of wheeling giant bikes in and out to take photos, we still didn’t find them all. There ended up being so many that we’ve had to split this roundup into two parts so it doesn’t overwhelm our servers.
Are 32″ bike going to be for everyone? Probably not. But the wide array of bikes on display with the big(ger) wheels seems to point to the fact that 32″ wheels are here to stay…
Quarry Cycling Co.
Quarry Cycling Co. is a relatively new bike company started by Jim Day. We knew Jim from his previous work at Hayes Manitou, so he’s no stranger to the industry, but also apparently pretty damn good at building custom bikes.
If you’re gonna build a 32″ bike and post it on the internet, Rage Bait is a pretty good name. This one is built for a 140mm travel fork, in this case a 170mm travel Fox Podium shortened by 30mm.
The Alder is more of a 32″ XC build, which looks to have been updated compared to the model on the Quarry website (which says it can’t run suspension). The downtube has now been shaped to allow for clearance of a suspension fork crown, and this one gets an amazing paint job for the show.
We especially like the head badge – inside is actual wood that matches the name of the bike. In this case, it’s alder wood. The Stave has wood from a bourbon barrel, etc. We’re not sure about the wood in the Rage Bate badge… maybe a baseball bat?
This bike also provided a great look at the Fox 32″ prototype fork… which more or less looks just like any other fork of theirs, just bigger.
Schwalbe x Naked Bicycles 32″ Single Speed
Schwalbe had this beautiful Naked 32″ in their booth to show off their 32″ tires, of course. The titanium bike had an incredible anodized finish with hundreds of little Schwalbe logos in the anodization. The tires weren’t labeled, but it’s pretty clear that they are 32 x 2.4″ Romy trail tires.
Sour Bikes 32″ MX Full Suspension
One of only a handful of full suspension bikes with 32″ tires at the show, Sour Bikes went the MX route with a smaller rear wheel. This bike, and the Sanitas below, had prototype 32″ forks from Manitou on them, but unlike the Fox, they look very prototype-y. Essentially a fork that’s been cut and then sleeved together to make the lowers longer, this one in particular looks to have been bent backwards slightly. It’s possible that it was just damaged in shipping, but it seems likely that fork designers will have to factor in having more leverage acting on the fork and will have to compensate with stronger steerers/crowns/etc.
Sanitas Tour Divide 32″
We were told that this Sanitas build was for a father who plans to ride the Tour Divide route with his son. A clean ti build with the Manitou fork prototype (looking less abused in this case), a sliding UDH dropout could allow for single-speed or geared use.
Rob English Prototype 32″ MTB
This is the bike that renowned builder Rob English built for himself to try out the new wheel size. Not only is it beautiful in typical English fashion (just look at that truss fork/stem!), but it also seems to rip. Rob is close to my height (he’s an inch or two taller), so admittedly, I spun it around in the parking lot. It rode so well. I was on the fence about 32″ wheels for me at 5’8″, but this definitely made me want to try it out even more.
Rob claims this build is just 22.9lbs!
Also, check out that GripShift dropper post ‘lever’.
BTCHN 32″ Flat Bar
You may have already seen this BTCHN bike from our preshow coverage, but here it is again with a slightly different build.
Caletti Cycles 32″ MTB
John Caletti always does amazing work, and this 32″ is no different. That dropper battery pack hanging out in space doesn’t look great, but the frame, the anodizing, and other component choices look great.
Moots Prototype 32″ MTB
Moots is another titanium brand testing the 32″ waters. They had both a gravel and MTB, but both were firmly prototypes with no plans for production or details.
Rare Earth Crazy Cloud
For an in depth look at the Rare Earth Crazy Cloud, check out our original coverage here. But this bike was too cool not to include it again.
Slow Southern Steel (Titanium) Adventure Bike
Jesse Turner is known for his brand Slow Southern Steel, or SSS. However, this bike is not steel, it is his first titanium build. Built for a friend named Randy, this was a 32″ take on a single-speed ultra-distance adventure bike. Built with a 60mm offset Black Sheep fork, Jesse, like many builders at the show, mentioned the need for greater fork offsets for the bigger wheels.
And if you’re thinking the vibe of the finish looks familiar, that’s because it was finished by Brian at Rare Earth. No wonder it caught my attention…
Tumbleweed 32″ Touring Prototype
While we’re on the subject of adventure touring, check out Tumbleweed‘s 32″ prototype. Currently, there are no plans for production, but from the looks of it, it would be right at home for any tall adventurer.
Singular Albatross Flat Bar
The Albatros is Singular‘s first bike with 32″ wheels, and it’s built to be run with flat bars or drop bars. Currently, they’re equipped with a Columbus carbon fork, but the brand is working on their own fork to be available soon. The bikes are made to order, but Singular isn’t hiding the fact that the frames are made in China.
