Making frames since the 1980s—the dawn of the mountain bike era—and known as one of the founders of WTB, STEVE POTTS is a true legend among American frame builders.
We are thrilled to announce that Circles has started carrying his brand, STEVE POTTS BICYCLES!
Living with his family in the small town of Etna, California, he dedicates himself to frame building, specializing in simple, functional, and versatile "do-it-all" bikes. While we plan to stock his custom frames and forks in the future, we’d like to start by introducing his original line of components that has just arrived!
【STEVE POTTS BICYCLES】Titanium Stem
Price: 65,780 JPY
Material: 3-2.5 Titanium
Faceplate material: Aluminum
Angle: 0° (50mm/70mm/90mm/100mm) & 7° (70mm/90mm/100mm/110mm)
Handlebar clamp diameter: 31.8mm
Steerer tube diameter: 28.6mm (1-1/8″)
Stack height: 41.275mm
Leveraging the material properties of titanium, this stem offers the flexibility to absorb road buzz and bumps, promising a comfortable ride on both paved and unpaved surfaces. Just like his titanium frames, it features a bead-blasted finish that gives it a simple yet distinctive presence.
Available in two angles, 0° and 7°, with a variety of lengths for each.
【STEVE POTTS BICYCLES】Titanium Seatpost
Price: 49,500 JPY
Material: 3-2.5 Titanium
Diameter: 27.2mm
Setback: 0mm & 20mm
Rail compatibility: 7mm & 7x10mm Oval (ENVE hardware)
Length: 360mm
Like the stem, this seatpost provides the flexibility to soak up road vibration and is available in both 0mm and 20mm setback options.
【STEVE POTTS BICYCLES】Titanium Siskiyou Bars
Price: 73,480 JPY
Material: 3-2.5 Titanium
Width: 760mm
Backsweep: 30°
Clamp diameter: 22.2mm (31.8mm shim included)
Bar diameter: 22.2mm
Named after Siskiyou County, where Steve lives, the Titanium Siskiyou Bars embody his "do-it-all" philosophy. These bars are perfect for everything from trail riding to gravel and dirt touring. Just thinking about what kind of bike to build them on or what kind of terrain they'd be fun to ride on gets us excited.
Naturally, using titanium keeps the weight down while providing reliable strength and just the right amount of vibration damping for a comfortable ride even on rough terrain.
【STEVE POTTS BICYCLES】Hat
Price: 6,380 JPY
This is a classic American-style trucker hat featuring an original leather patch with the STEVE POTTS logo. At Circles, Mako-san looks particularly great in one.
When you hear the word "legend," you might expect someone stern or intimidating, but as you can see, Steve is extremely friendly. He’s a family man with a great sense of humor, which is why he is so highly regarded by other builders.
His bikes have a certain relaxed quality—it’s like he’s teaching us that "going fast isn't the only way to enjoy a bicycle." It’s a secret between us that I’m hoping to order a frame from him one day. If you’re looking for a bike that you can enjoy at a leisurely pace for the rest of your life, please feel free to reach out to us.
So, we are very happy to announce that we've started carrying STEVE POTTS BICYCLES—thank you for your support!
