True Fabrications hails from Austin, TX, and has been building custom steel bikes since 2005. They started out just building 29er frames for themselves, but…
In our pre-NAHBS interview this year, Gaulzetti promised a new emerald green color, supposedly the hot new Pantone (17-5641) hue for 2013, and, well, he…
Kirklee has developed new tooling and molds to create their own seatstays, chainstays and dropouts, giving them more control over the layup for custom builds…
We almost overlooked Gokiso’s booth, but as we passed by we overheard some interesting chatter. Something about suspension inside the hubs. Ding! Curiousity piqued…but that’s…
After buying Merlin Bikes in 2011, online retailer Competitive Cyclist shelved the brand while they were busy moving their headquarters out west and getting settled…
Calfee Design, known for using alternative materials, didn’t disappoint at NAHBS this year. The now standard bamboo and carbon fiber bikes were present, along with a mountain…
Winter Bicycles are built by Mr. Eric Estlund. Eric always produces highly refined, clean examples of bicycles. Whether it’s NAHBS or at the Oregon Handmade…
There were various motifs throughout the show, like Chris King components for instance, and builders choosing between either titanium or Ox Platinum steel for construction.…
King Cage is a hoot at the shows, always unveiling some off-the-wall titanium and stainless steel bicycle accessories. This year, King Cage bridged the gap…
Dean Titanium Bicycles has been busy updating their range of bikes and adding steel as an option. Fortunately, that didn’t stop them from putting together…
Aaron Dykstra builds beautiful bicycles in Roanoke, VA, under the moniker Six-Eleven Bicycle Co. In 2011, he took home the award for best track bike at…