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Bikes, Booths, and Builders in Philly (Part 3) In our final installment of Bikes, Booths, and Builders in Philly, Nic takes a look at some of the best offerings at the show...

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Philly Bike Expo is almost here!
March 14-15

• Meet custom framebuilders
• See industry-leading brands up close
• Take demos for a spin
• Join group rides with fellow cycling enthusiasts
• Get educated and inspired with seminars and workshops

Will you be joining us?

will be showing its wares for the first time at the Philly Bike Expo!

They will have on hand their newly released Polaris Crank Kit, which includes direct mount crank arms, a 38t 1x ring, and a 110/74 BCD spider which includes 42 and 26t chainrings. Comes in polished black or silver.

15th Annual Philly Bike Expo
PA Convention Center, Hall F (12th & Arch streets)
🗓️ March 14 & 15, 2026

Added to the ride schedule! 🚲 🗓️

2 Hour History Tour w/ Philly Bike Tour Co.

Saturday 3/14 @ 3pm & Sunday 3/15 @ 9:30am – meet at Broad and Cherry Streets

Philly Bike Tour Co. presents a 2 hour history tour of city planning & murals 🏙️ 🖼️

Pace: easy pace with lots of stops – beginner friendly, no drop

Distance: ~ 7 miles / 2 hours

Route: in and around center city

Included in your bike expo admission!! Check out phillybikeexpo.com or link in bio for the complete rides, seminars and events schedule.

15th Annual Philly Bike Expo
PA Convention Center, Hall F (12th & Arch streets)
🗓️ March 14 & 15, 2026

Attention analog age people 🛠️ here’s a new demo on the schedule at the request of . If you know Stephen, this makes total sense 😂

Mastering the Vernier Caliper: Precision Measurement for Cyclists.

Presented by Beth Permenter, Youth Program Manager at in Arlington, VA 
Sunday March 15th, 12:00 PM

Bicycles are machines of incredibly tight tolerances, where a fraction of a millimeter is often the difference between a perfect fit and a ruined component. Whether you are upgrading your handlebars, replacing a mystery seatpost, or sourcing new cartridge bearings, “eyeballing” the size just doesn’t cut it. A Vernier caliper is the ultimate problem-solver for these occasions, but its sliding jaws and unmarked lines can look intimidating to the uninitiated.

This applied workshop demystifies this fundamental tool, showing you how to accurately measure inside and outside diameters and depths of common bicycle parts. We will break down exactly how to read both the main and Vernier scales with confidence, making sure you never order the wrong-sized part again. You don’t need to be a professional frame builder or a math whiz to participate. Home mechanics and beginners are highly encouraged!

A hands-on session measuring common bicycle components (seatposts, bearings, and bolts). Participate or observe. Please bring your own calipers if you have them. (We will have practice calipers available as well.)

15th Annual Philly Bike Expo
PA Convention Center, Hall F (12th & Arch streets)
🗓️ March 14 & 15, 2026

New exhibitor! 🚵🏽 🏕️

Tumbleweed Bikes is a specialty brand producing world class bikes and parts for off road touring, always pushing to do better.

15th Annual Philly Bike Expo
PA Convention Center, Hall F (12th & Arch streets)
🗓️ March 14 & 15, 2026