NAHBS open thread: Your thoughts about the show
Thick crowds this morning.(Photo © J. Maus)
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Portland builders shine at NAHBS
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
A visit from a guy named Lance
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
A special Vanilla for a special girl
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
Opening day at the NAHBS
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.
Wieden + Kennedy toasts the Teams of Portland
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
Rapha chooses Portland for U.S. headquarters
Rapha hosted a cycling photography exhibit in the Pearl District tonight. (Photos © J. Maus) Portland just added another company to its burgeoning bike economy: Rapha Performance Roadwear. Company co-founder Luke Scheybeler, who I met tonight at an event hosted by Rapha as part of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS), said Rapha will … Read more
NAHBS preview: Introducing Renovo Hardwood Bicycles
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
Portland bike shop gets “female-friendly” award
The roof of River City Bicycles.(Photo © J. Maus) Southeast Portland-based River City Bicycles has been named the most “female-friendly” bike shop in the country by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN). The shop’s co-owner and head buyer Mark Ontiveros attributes the recognition to their long standing commitment to women’s products and a staff that … Read more
NAHBS preview: Introducing Signal Cycles
The work of Nate Meschke and Matt Cardinal.(Photos © Jonathan Maus)
Let the frames begin…
(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.
Pothole activist sees quick results
The Pothole Chalker in action.(Photo: Heather Andrews) Daniel Johnson’s one-ride crusade against potholes has led to safer, smoother streets in Southeast Portland. Last month, Johnson led a ride to chalk up potholes on his daily commute. Heather Andrews joined him, and it’s a good thing she did. Andrews’ photos landed in my story about the … Read more