1988 Giro d'Italia winner Andy Hampsten showed up at this year's Eroica California on the same bike he won the Giro with.

Within minutes of looking around the exhibitor stands at Bespoked, Anna Schwinn started remarking on the differences she saw between the work on display there and what she’d seen at NAHBS less than a month prior.  We asked Anna to write down her thoughts.

Changing technology first formed and then dissolved Richard Sachs' business relationship with Samson components, but then later re-formed it.

"It takes courage to build a bike that will be compared to the likes of Rob English or Steve Potts. But most are trying something completely different rather than compete on that level." Craig Calfee thinks new builders are a courageous breed, deserving support and encouragement from established masters.

Craig Calfee's innovative frames were the first to gain acceptance of carbon fiber as a new material among pro cyclists back in 1991. He has not stopped inventing newer and better approaches since then, and now leads the development of road racing bikes with rear suspension.

Brett Horton, owner and curator of the world's largest classic cycling photo archive is a familiar face at pro cycling and handbuilt bicycle shows. He explains his Series 525 project and talks about his collection.

The Richard Sachs cx team offers positive brand affiliation for many sponsors, but also a seasonality aspect that drives brand awareness and sales.

Dario Colombo identified as a single-speed mountain biker for ages, but when he began frame building it was necessary to diversify.