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title: "Made Show 2025: Introducing Thru Axles and a new paint scheme Power Bronze – In Portland"
url: https://bikefriday.com/introducing-thru-axles-and-a-new-paint-scheme-at-made-2025/
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date: 2025-08-27
modified: 2026-06-11
markdown_url: https://bikefriday.com/introducing-thru-axles-and-a-new-paint-scheme-at-made-2025.md
author: "Oscar Hearnden"
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# Made Show 2025: Introducing Thru Axles and a new paint scheme Power Bronze – In Portland

We were very proud to present this Bike Friday All-Packa at this year's MADE show. This gravel-focused special was dreamed up by Walter Lapchynski, who was given full freedom to explore what the ultimate All-Packa for gravel could look like. The outcome reflects both creativity and practicality, a bike designed with real riders in mind, and one that introduces a few notable firsts for us.

**Thru-Axle Dropouts**

Now an option on the All-Packa, shaped by hub availability and rider requests. Boost spacing brings clear benefits, and it was encouraging to hear that echoed at the show. (QR’s still available.)

**Power Bronze**

A new paint scheme by our master painter Leo, inspired by the Power Stone. This hammer-tone finish creates a warm bronze metallic look that shines in the sun.

**Spittable flaired Drop bars**

Gravel Calls for Wide, Flared Bars The Salsa Cowchipper Splittable Drop Bars solve this neatly, offering gravel control while packing down into a suitcase.

#### Specs


**Wheelset Hubs:** White Industries Boost XMR+ 110 mm (front), 148 mm (rear) , U.S.-hand-built, legendary for precision and strength. @whiteind

** Rims:** Pre-release Astral Outback 406 (20”) alloy rims, tubeless compatible, debuting here. @astralcycling

** Tires:** Schwalbe G-One Allround 406 × 2.1” , fast on tarmac, grippy on dirt. @schwalbetires

** Thru-Axles:** Metal Guru 15 mm front, 12 mm rear, U.S.-made, precise and rigid. @metalgurunation Drivetrain

** (1×12) Crankset:** White Industries 44T, reliable and strong.

**Cassette:** SRAM XG-1251 10–44T, wide-range XPLR gravel cassette. @srammtb

** Rear Derailleur:** SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, wireless electronic shifting. @sramroad

** Pedals**: SimWorks bronze Tacos, wide, grippy, smooth bearings. @simworksusa

**Handlebar:** Salsa Cowchipper Splittable Drop Bars, wide, flared, packable. @salsacycles

** Shifters:** SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips, clean, wireless cockpit. @sram.pnw

** Brake Levers:** TRP RRL Ergo, ergonomic, minimalist. @trpcycling

**Suspension:** RedShift ShockStop stem & seatpost smooths out rough terrain. @redshiftsports Saddle: Brooks with bronze studs a classic saddle with both comfort and style. @brooksengland

Thru-axle info: Starting this December 25, All-Packas will be available with thru-axle options.








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