SimWorks USA

Making things for any spaces of in between.. Times are different now. We’ve realized that the reason is based on a lack of understanding through consumption.

Imagination & Creation of your life quality

Human beings have lost a lot of things so far which cannot be regained completely. Nature and society remind us how much we still don’t know about this world we exist and we’ve noticed that the same issue is happening in our bicycle world. In former days, there was a time when bicycles were locally built by hands and welded with carefully selected tubings and probably those bikes went to our own grandparents. After that, over the decades, Japan eventually became the most important place for bike manufacturing especially when people around the world started using bikes more recreationally. A center of manufacturing is located in other countries while companies in Japan receive their ideas and products massively without any hesitation. Has the Japanese bicycle industry lost not only their production power but imagination as well? Radically, a quite different market could be seen here in Japan if we tapped into our roots: we should've made products by our own hands, increased lines on communication, used the knowledge that we did have, and accepted what we had too much and not. Simworks has started taking an action to change the system against the trend of mass production. Our goal is to give our clients the highest quality of product! We think it is necessary in order to guide the next generation. This is what we stand for and this is our passion we’d like to share with you.

02/05/2026

The Alex Pretti Unity Ride.
We ride together, We stand together.

On Saturday, January 31, more than 2,000 riders from Portland’s cycling community participated in a Memorial and Solidarity Ride for Alex Pretti- who was tragically gunned down by ICE officers in Minnesota last month.

This ride was organized by our friends and outstanding local great SimWorks dealer

While we wish that this kind of turnout was brought on by other circumstances, it was wonderful to see bike riders of all kinds, ages, abilities and backgrounds show up and show their solidarity for Alex, as well as demonstrate their opposition to the policies in place that were a catalyst for this senseless death.

Alex was a health care provider, a son, a brother, a friend, a member of the Minneapolis cycling community and a customer of our great SimWorks dealer

What happened to Alex should never have happened, but could have happened to many of us. Continuing to live in an environment where that’s a reality and a fear that we share, must change.

We believe in our bicycle community, and the potential we have to manifest positive change and to realize the kind of world we want to live in.

We have strength, solidarity, and a unified, amplified voice in our assembly. SimWorks rejects the idea that bicycles should not be “political”. Bicycles have always been instruments of personal empowerment, social equality, environmental progress, creativity, as well as health, wellness and societal good.

Thank you to all of you for your support.

01/22/2026

【SimWorks by NITTO】Fun 3 Bar - Alloy
The FUN 3 bar has been a staple offering in the SimWorks by Nitto handlebar family for almost 10 years.

We’re pleased to have it back in stock in 2 widths in our heat-treated aluminum variety. The 31.8mm bar clamp along with the material will provide stability and accurate steering input while keeping your hands comfortably positioned.

Strength test, test again, then test again ...
Fun 3 is an ATB bar that is made of Nitto HEAT TREATED alloy, which is an absolute requirement for peace of mind, and has a unique shape, specifications and ergonomics that just feels right on most bikes- no matter where you ride.

SPEC
Material: Heat Treated Aluminum
Finishing: Polished Silver, Polished Black
Bar Clamp: 31.8 mm
Width: 750mm / 680mm
Rise: 20 mm
Grip Angle: 35 deg.
Weight: 393g (750mm) / 359g (680mm)

Made by NITTO, Japan

01/15/2026

【SimWorks Tubeless Setup】The Homage TLC × Standalone 001 Rim

I (Rie) have been riding tubeless and ended up having all of my bikes set up tubeless.

Last spring, SimWorks by Panaracer finally released The Homage TLC, and I immediately switched to a proper tubeless setup.

No more leaking air. No more swapping tubes when you get a flat.

If you want to install that kind of freedom onto your bike, the combination of SimWorks Standalone 001 Rims x SimWorks tubeless-ready tires is a highly recommended choice.

The Standalone 001 by features Stainless steel eyelets pressed into each spoke hole, delivering exceptional durability even under tough, aggressive riding conditions.

Some experienced wheel builders would tell you the same thing:
“If you want wheels that last, eyelets matter.”

To go tubeless, you’ll need:
• Tubeless-ready rims
• Tubeless-ready tires
• Tubeless valves
• Tubeless rim tape
• Sealant

Even within the same tubeless standards, compatibility can vary depending on rim/tire combinations and manufacturing tolerances. Sometimes things just don’t work, or sealant can spray everywhere. If you’re unsure, we strongly recommend working with a trusted bike shop, or learning the process thoroughly before trying it yourself.

Tubeless isn’t perfect, and it does come with trade-offs.
But for riders who value Ride comfort, Reduced weight, and a Smoother riding feel, it’s a setup worth choosing!

01/09/2026

【New!】Dirty Filthy Bikepacking Boardgame by
We got a phone call out of the blue from Jody Barton saying, “I made a Bikepacking Board Game.”

Wait… what?

Steven and Jody had several phone conversations. While the Bikepacking Board Game itself caught our attention, we found ourselves even more drawn to Jody as an artist and storyteller, his humor, his perspective, and the way he lives and breathes bike culture.

We’re beyond stoked to announce that Dirty Filthy Bikepacking Board Game is now available from SimWorks USA.

Created by award-winning artist and writer Jody Barton, best known for his collaborations and illustration projects with Cargo, Cinelli, Unbound, Ass Savers, and countless alley cats and messenger championships, Dirty Filthy Bikepacking is the world’s first bikepacking-themed board game.

Designed with the help of his bikepacking friends, the game aims to “capture the fun, filth, and freaky times of bikepacking.”

Gather your friends, roll the dice, embrace the chaos. 🚲🎲

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01/05/2026

2026 is the year of the horse, and We SimWorks is so ready！🐎

This spring, the High Plains Drifter Frame Set returns,
upgraded and ready to run!

🔥Pre-orders are now open 🔥

We’re excited to keep pedaling forward, creating more collaborations with our makers, builders, artists and the people who make things with care, and growing together.

今年もよろしくお願いします

SimWorks USA

12/20/2025

【New Release】Turtle63 for 26” - SimWorks by HONJO
We’re pleased to announce the addition of a new 26-inch model has been added to the 63mm wide Turtle 63 model.

The 26-inch Turtle 63 is compatible with tires up to 50mm wide. This fits the 1.95-inch (approximately 50mm) tires that were once widely used on mountain bikes, and for city riding with lots of stop-and-go traffic, this width is easier to start pedaling and more practical than many of today’s exceedingly wide footprints.

In recent years, MTB wheels have become larger in diameter for better off-road performance, but the traditional 26-inch wheel is still the most popular size worldwide and still offers reliable performance for daily use. Old MTBs and ATBs can also be maintained and customized to be enjoyed as pleasurable bikes to revive and enjoy for many years. SimWorks has continued to release 26-inch products for riders with pragmatic intentions and creativity.

The fender model from SimWorks by HONJO, with the tortoiseshell pattern, is called “Turtle.” The manufacturing process is kept secret, but it appears that rather than being molded into a single piece by machine, skilled craftsmen hammer the pattern in one by one. The hexagonal patterns that line up like a tortoiseshell not only create a mesmerizing geometric pattern, but also increase the strength of the material, giving the bike its strong presence.

12/19/2025

Last minute SimWorks 2025 Holiday Gift Ideas for yourself or someone you’ll send a gift to after Christmas!

We created gift ideas for the people in our lives who love to appreciate a little something special.

SimWorks got our favorite thoughtful, little something special items from Japan.♡

You can also stop by our showroom anytime M–F (10am–5pm).

Please note that we are CLOSED on Dec 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1.

 

12/16/2025

Recap: SimWorks 1st ever Holiday Market Bōnenkai
Thank you so much to everyone who came out for our 1st ever Holiday Market with .bike

We’re really feeling supported by this community of good people: our biz partner friends, families, customers, neighbors, and for having this opportunity/place to get to see and hang out in person.

We had so much fun having those talented, creative friend-makers at the showroom, meeting with old/new friends, and lots of slurping SOBA noodles time with y’all last Friday night.

Thank you all again to everyone who was there to make it happen.

Doing a SimWorks event always reminds us that we should do it more!!

In the meantime, come hang out at our cozy showroom! We’re offering espresso and Americanos made by our SimWorkers who trained with authentic barista skills.

We also have limited goods from Japan, and you can see and touch our showroom-exclusive items in person too.

We’re open M–F, 10am–5pm, except weekends and holidays 🎄✨️

12/11/2025

【with SimWorks】Garrett’s Riv Atlantis
Our (my) favorite friend, Garrett Kautz started — Quality handmade goods — in Santa Cruz, CA in 2010. I first met Garrett in Santa Cruz a few years after he started Strawfoot. I’ve always loved everything he makes with waxed canvas, and I still use many of his pieces and always my favorites.

even collaborated with him in the past on a saddle bag and a musette. We were talking about how we’d love to make something together again someday.

When I was traveling through the Bay Area with the SimWorks van this past May for our pop-ups, I made a spontaneous stop in Santa Cruz, and we reunited for the first time in years. Garrett has always used a lot of SimWorks parts 🙏 and he even puts them on his wife Acacia’s too!

And what I especially want to recommend are Garrett’s insulated window covers for vans (and trucks!). Total game changer! I do the Van-life or Van-camp sometimes, and these covers are incredible. They’re insulated, they make the inside completely dark, keep the van warm, and turn the whole space super cozy. I sleep so well in the van even better than in my bed at home, hahaha (true).

Please check out his other products too.

12/09/2025

【Only Black Small Restock】Still Crusin’ Bar - SimWorks by NITTO
The Still Cruisin’ Bar is a new masterpiece, featuring a bull-moose style handlebar and stem integrated into one piece, secured in place by two tubular segments of chromoly at the optimal angle and protrusion.

The original SimWorks Getaround CrMo Bar has a good vibration grip angle of 15° (according to our research), but for bikes with a 72° head angle commonly found on single-speed, commuter, and touring bikes, this bar’s skilled welding techniques have achieved a simple and elegant connection, with the stem extending at a right angle from the fork column.

Only the Black color has been restocked in a small quantity. We’re not sure when the next restock will be, so don’t miss it!

I recently switched to the Still Cruisin’ Bar, and it fits my riding style even better! (The last video🎥)

Material: CrMo Steel Rise: 10mm Backsweep: 20° Width: 720mm Grip Area: 180mm Bar Diameter: 22.2mm Steerer Diameter: 28.6mm (1-1/8”) Steerer Clamp Height: 42mm Reach: Designed for 85mm Weight: 680g Colors: Silver, Black

   

12/04/2025

【Event】SimWorks’ 1st ever Bōnenkai Holiday Market at the SimWorks Showroom - Next Friday, Dec 12th 2pm- 7pm!

Date: Friday, December 12th
Event Hours: 2pm - 7pm
Location: SimWorks USA Showroom
2801 NW Nela St, Portland

・Snacks, beverages, and “Toshikoshi Soba” for everyone (Rie’s gonna make some traditional Japanese Soba noodle soup (V), but probably not enough for everyone, so get here early.🤞)

・A one-time 6pm Tour of First Hand Framebuilding Class, HotSalad, and LaMarche workshop space back in the corner of the building for those of you curious on what a world class bicycle frame building shop looks like inside of a world class component manufacturers building (shout out Chris King Precision Components)

・Stitch Tech will be doing some live sewing & having a drop-off location for outdoor apparel and bag zipper repair services

MAKERS:
from Elkton OR - Heirloom quality canvas goods, caps, and bags + NEW t-shirts and mugs!

- Delighting with endlessly thoughtful and esoteric CNC’d bike bits, the TC 1 top caps, WRT 01 straddle hangers, and FMBCH, etc.

- A gorgeous bike frame, Ti anodized pieces such as Ti Chopsticks 🥢 , Ti bottle cage and fun goodies!

- A gorgeous handbuilt bike on display, hats, bottles, shirts + fun stuff!

- Small batch shirts blend workwear functionality with refined silhouettes and quiet quality. , and Art zine.

- Live sewing with some scrap material! + having a drop-off location for outdoor apparel and bag zipper repair services
bike - A Portland-based venture offering top-quality framebuilding materials, with a modern framebuilding school opening in 2026. (6pm Tour from Showroom!)

What is “Bōnenkai”?
“Bōnenkai” is a Japanese year-end party where people get together to celebrate the end of the year and forget the past year’s troubles.

What is “Toshikoshi Soba”?
“Toshikoshi Soba” is a Japanese tradition of eating buckwheat noodles on New Year’s Eve to welcome the new year. The long noodles symbolize a wish for a long, healthy life and a smooth transition into the new year.

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2801 NW Nela St
Portland, OR
97210

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