Tony Pereira.(Photos © J. Maus) As you may have noticed, this first day at the North American Handmade Bike Show (NABHS) I’m focusing solely on Portland builders. Yes, I realize there is a lot of amazing stuff here from other builders, but I’ve got two more days for that. I’m proud of our local builders. … Read more
Lance Armstrong with NAHBS founder Don Walker.(Photo © J. Maus) Just as I was leaving the opening day of the North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS), none other than Lance Armstrong showed up. He and few friends ambled in to gaze at the world’s most beautiful bicycles just as most folks had filed out for … Read more
Sacha White built this mixte as a birthday gift for his 8 year-old daughter.(Photos © J. Maus) Everyone in the handmade bike industry must wonder where framebuilding phenom Sacha White gets the inspiration for his always impressive bicycles. Judging from his famous tricycle that won Best of Show at the 2006 NAHBS (and is currently … Read more
It’s opening day for industry members and the media at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS). I’ve spent the morning roaming the aisles of the Oregon Convention Center, shaking lots of hands, meeting up with old acquaintances, and of course taking lots of photos.
Team Gentle Lovers had their hot pink Vanilla Speedvagen on display.View slideshow below.(Photos © J. Maus) A diverse slice of Portland’s bike culture was on display tonight as ad firm Wieden+Kennedy hosted an opening night party for their Teams of Portland exhibit. Teams of Portland is a multimedia exhibit that features the bikes, the clothing, … Read more
Ken Wheeler sets up a frame in his shop in Southeast Portland.(Photos © J. Maus) Ken Wheeler is teaching an old material new tricks — and in the process, he’s doing something that is literally on the cutting edge of framebuilding. Wheeler, under the name Renovo Hardwood Bicycles, is producing hollow, monocoque bicycle frames out … Read more
This just in… NAHBS is pleased to announce free indoor bike parking on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February. Access to the bike parking is from Lloyd St, on the south side of the Oregon Convention Center. Look for the Bike Parking signs. Arranged by Portland business consultant Bob Mandelson, the parking area … Read more
The work of Nate Meschke and Matt Cardinal.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
(Sorry for that headline, I couldn’t resist.) You may think the North American Handmade Bicycle Show starts this weekend, but the action has already begun. Today is move-in day at the Oregon Convention Center and this afternoon the partying begins. Here’s a quick recap of what’s on tap tonight.
Joseph Ahearne admires his latest creation.(More photos below.) This morning I stopped by Joseph Ahearne’s shop to see what he’s put together for the North American Handmade Bike Show. Ahearne is NAHBS veteran who has come a long way since strapping a few of his custom cargo racks and stems to a backpack and walking … Read more
The Teams of Portland exhibition opens on Thursday (2/7). The fourth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is sure to leave an impression on Portland…but I have a feeling Portland will also leave an impression on NAHBS. The schedule of events before and after the main show each day is beginning to look like … Read more
The list of after-parties and events going on after the lights go out at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS, February 8-10) is growing every day. I haven’t had a chance to pull all the events together in one place yet (will do that soon), but I want to suggest a special get together … Read more