Santa Barbara, California’s Stinner Frameworks is expanding its stock frame offerings with the release of the new Carrizo and Refugio Podium Series titanium road and gravelbikes. They’re hoping to “shape the narrative around domestic manufacturing and affordable handcrafted bikes.” For Stinner, the Podium Series will represent a shift in how accessible premium, domestically produced titanium frames and complete bicycles can be…

Affordable US-made titanium bikes! (Photos / Stinner Frameworks)

The Podium Series is fabricated and finished in-house at Stinner’s Santa Barbara, CA facility. They are crafted with straight gauge titanium, striking a nice balance of strength, weight, and durability. Using stock sizes and streamlined manufacturing processes, the Podium Series frames and bikes will be offered at ‘ground-breaking’ prices for domestically produced titanium.

Stinner Frameworks is no “new kid on the block” as they’ve produced titanium bikes in California for over a decade. The Stinner Stock program gives its customers high-quality, handmade frames without the price, lead time, and uncertainty of getting a custom bike made with similar material and similar quality.

Now, they offer their two best-selling models for the affordable stock ti Podium Series launch, the Carrizo all-road and the Refugio gravel. Both models are available as a frameset or complete bike with two build kit options.

Let’s check ’em out!

Stinner Refugio Podium US-made ti gravel bike

The Refugio Podium draws inspiration from the rugged, winding terrain of Refugio Road in Santa Barbara. It’s a bike that’s made for long days while being versatile on all types of surfaces.

Stinner says that their straight-gauge titanium tubing offers a responsive and smooth ride. Combine that with the Refugio’s ability to fit 50mm tires, and it’s ready to handle even the toughest routes.

Every Refugio Podium is fabricated, painted, and assembled in Santa Barbara, CA. The frame is UDH compatible and can be built into a complete bike with a component package that prioritizes reliability and serviceability.

The Refugio Podium comes in six standard sizes and features either Rival or Force SRAM AXS 12-speed electronic shifting and DT Swiss or Astral wheels. These component choices offer a perfect blend of performance and durability, helping to provide US-made quality at an affordable price.

Refugio Podium Retail, Features & Spec

Retail: $2,895 (frameset), $5,595 (complete)

Key Features

• 700x50c tire clearance
• 160mm Flat Mount Disc / Stinner Designed UDH Dropouts
• 6 Stock sizes to choose from
• Components from SRAM, FSA, Easton, and WTB

Spec Highlights

• Frame Material: Stinner Straight Gauge Titanium Tubing
• Bead Blasted Raw Ti w/ Polished Ti or Black Decals
• Dropouts: Stinner UDH 160mm Flat Mount Titanium Dropouts
• Drivetrain: SRAM AXS Rival/GX or Force/Eagle Transmission Build Kits 
• Wheels: DT Swiss or Astral, based on Build Kit
• Mounts: Fender Mounts / Triple fork leg mounts / Front light mount / Internal Dynamo Routing
• Compatibility: SRAM AXS Wireless 2x Wide or 1x Wide – Transmission/Full Mount compatible

Stinner Carrizo Podium US-made ti all-road bike

The Carrizo Podium, pulls its inspiration from the Carrizo Plains National Monument, which literally embodies the spirit of exploration. It’s said to be “fast, responsive, and built for any terrain“. This ti all-road bike would be the perfect companion for a long journey in the saddle.

Carrizo Podium uses Stinner Titanium tubing and is also fabricated, finished, and assembled in Santa Barbara, CA. It sports tire clearance for up to 40mm, meaning it would be right at home on either paved or off-road rides.

It features fender mounts and room for three water bottles, making the Carrizo a truly versatile steed, geared for all-year riding.

Stinner works directly with trusted industry partners. And, all Carrizo Podium complete bikes utilize high-quality parts from some of the best brands in the industry. Using common standards means ease of maintenance and service, virtually futureproofing the bike for many years.

Carrizo Podium Retail, Features & Spec

Retail: $2,895 (frameset), $5,695 (complete)

Key Features

• 700x40c tire clearance
• 160mm Flat Mount Disc / Stinner Designed UDH Dropouts
• 6 Stock sizes to choose from
• Made in Santa Barbara, CA

Spec Highlights

• FRAME Material: Stinner Straight Gauge Titanium Tubing
• Bead Blasted Raw Ti w/ Polished Ti or Black Decals
• Dropouts: Stinner UDH 160mm Flat Mount Titanium Dropouts
• Drivetrain: SRAM AXS Rival 2x or Force 2x
• Wheels: DT Swiss or Astral, based on Build Kit
• Mounts: Fender Mounts / Three Bottle Mounts / Triple fork leg mounts / Front light mount / Internal Dynamo Routing
• Compatibility: SRAM AXS 2x or 1x – Transmission/Full Mount compatible // Shimano Di2 12spd 2x

Look for the Stinner’s Podium Series to expand to more affordable titanium frames throughout 2025. It will eventually include the entire range of Stinner bikes.

StinnerFrameworks.com