Back in August 2023, I got to attend the MADE Show up in Portland, Oregon. It was an amazing celebration of the small independent bicycle frame maker and the cottage industry and culture that supports it. During the show, I was gifted a little bespoke product, the Stinner x MADE Photo Stick.
It’s been anticipated since the show and has finally made it into production and is now available for sale. It was made by Stinner Frame Works, in collaboration with the MADE Show.
For me, it’s been a game changer in aiding me to be able to easily shoot “hero” shots of my bicycle. I take it with me on all of my rides.
The Photo Stick is fabricated in Santa Barbara, California, and features a lightweight, packable design and the expert craftsmanship that you’ve come to know from the Stinner brand.
The first run of Photo Sticks will be available in steel, with a limited run of titanium versions coming soon. The photo stick breaks down and is very packable allowing you to stash it on the bike, ensuring that the shots of your ride are fully dialed.
How’s it Made?
The Photo Stick consists of three pieces with welded bottle bosses for attachment. As mentioned above, it breaks down very easily and can be packed on the bike, in a waist pack, backpack, front bag, or in the bag with your photo gear.
Just screw it together and place it on the non-drive side bottom bracket/crankarm. The Photo Stick is finished in-house and comes with rubberized ends for added grip. You can leave it in the frame, or edit it out for a full pro-level floating bike shot.
In a true collaborative spirit, the MADE team brought the concept to Stinner for fabrication and then teased the product at the MADE 2023 show.
Stinner x MADE Photo Stick Features and Retail
Retail: $59.99
- Collapsible and packable (Welded bottle bosses for the win!)
- Made in the USA
- Cerekote finish for durability on the Steel version (Ti Coming Soon!)
- Raw blasted finish on the Titanium version – COMING SOON!
- Rubberized ends for added stability
MADE Bike Show Australia: Tickets Now on Sale!
Show dates are: June 28th-29th, 2024
They are excited to announce that official registration is now open for the inaugural MADE Australian show. The MADE Show will be held on June 28th and 29th this year at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) in Melbourne. Like the Portland, Oregon MADE Show last year, the show will be an industry and consumer event highlighting the craft of handmade bicycles.
“With an emphasis on community and inclusivity, MADE Australia will bring together frame builders, artisan craftsmanship, and cycling-related brands to a world-class venue with a global lens to promote their builds and wares. MADE Australia will debut in conjunction with the 17th annual Melburn Roobaix and the Bicycles Road Show, all held at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) on June 28 and 29, 2024“
What to Expect from MADE Australia
- Date: June 28 and 29, 2024
- Location: Darebin International Sports Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- 50+ Builders and supporting brands
- Evening Activations
- World Class Indoor Venue
- Consumer “Show and Shine” bike pavilion
