If I had a pound for every time I’ve been asked “What’s the best frame material for a bike?” I’d be able to afford most of a ...

The diamond shape of a bicycle frame hasn’t changed much since it was first invented. Triangles are an enormously strong ...

the OpenBike uses readily available materials like sheet plywood to make a sturdy, if unconventional-looking, bicycle. Like many other consumer goods, most bike frames are currently built in Asia.

At the highest end of the spectrum, bikes are becoming a statement piece. Colorful, vibrant frames stand as pieces of art, ...