Bespoke bike builders showcase custom bicycles with 32-inch wheels at Bespoked show
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Updated · BikeRadar · Apr 27
Bespoke bike builders showcase custom bicycles with 32-inch wheels at Bespoked show
6 articles · Updated · BikeRadar · Apr 27
At the Peckham, South London event, Singular Cycles, Baum Cycles, Stout Cycles, and Pashley Cycles unveiled 32in-wheel bikes, targeting riders 5ft 10in and taller.
The new wheel size, popularized by Maxxis and used in recent pro race wins, aims to offer smoother rides and better bike proportions for taller cyclists, though it remains a niche innovation.
Industry figures note 32in wheels help custom makers stand out amid post-pandemic overstocking, while established brands like Pashley are using the trend to modernize their image and attract attention.
Are 32-inch wheels the future for every cyclist, or only for taller riders?
With brands targeting the 2028 Olympics, will 32-inch wheels soon dominate professional racing?
Will 32-inch wheels save the bike industry or devalue every 29er on the sales floor?
What are the hidden performance trade-offs of the new 32-inch bike wheels?
Can a new wheel size really make you ten percent faster on any trail?
How did a pandemic sales collapse lead to the biggest wheel revolution in a decade?