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People / Chantal Lachance, godmother of the international mtb scene

2026-10-19 10:50:00

We learned of Chantal's passing on October 18, 2026. Her role in shaping mountain bike events, as an official, an organizer, a motivator, keeping things fun for everybody, was enormous.

Shows & Events / Cane Creek's Crafted Show Gets Out of the Blocks

2026-10-16 18:03:00

The US handbuilt industry historically has overlooked the country's south-east. NAHBS made an effort in 2014 with a show in Charlotte, North Carolina, and more recently The Master Frame Builder Show ran in Bentonville, Arkansas, for a coupl...

Shows & Events / Philly Bike Expo Returns May 8-9 '27

2026-10-02 19:54:00

The Philly Bike Expo returns for its 16th edition on a spring weekend, which should prove popular among the multitudes of cyclists that combine a ride with show-hall and seminar time for a weekend's deep delving into the world of bikes.

Shows & Events / OG Handbuilt Show Plays Long Game

2026-09-23 00:00:00

The North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) is back, promoting next generation builders along with the OG. Its founder, Don Walker, has persevered through a near-fatal health crisis and financial ruin from a cancelled 2022 show, and ha...

Marketplace / Date Clash: An Unfortunate Coincidence
2026-09-09 02:24:00
While still problematic for the industry the date clash of Aug. 6-8, 2027 for both NAHBS in Austin, Texas, and Made in Portland, Oregon appears to be the result of nothing more than coincidence.
Editorial / NAHBS had paperwork, Made had a post
2026-08-28 14:37:00
The weekend of Aug. 6-8, 2027 has become a problematic date for the frame builder industry. We hope the date clash between two of the three largest shows causes no lasting damage.
Frame Builders / Lugs of Destiny
2026-07-25 19:32:00
Bob Roll called it his favorite bike of all time. It was a Huffy-stickered frame, painted in 7-Eleven team colors, produced in the Serotta shop. And the lug set, designed and made by Kelly Bedford, would be in hot demand for decades to come...
Opinion / Why we stopped covering show awards
2026-03-17 16:50:00
Hierarchical show awards have long been regarded as spotlighting some builders while leaving others in the shadows. With a little imagination, shows and expos can point the cycling media to coverage of the custom framebuilding industry with...

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Marketplace / Independence & Funding

2016-08-30 14:37:00

Handbuilt Bicycle Guide and Handbuilt Bicycle News independence and funding statement

Bicycles / Bilenky's Gravel eBike

2024-07-03 15:04:00

Bilenky Cycle Works stands among the select few bespoke frame builders ready and willing to craft ebikes, a fact starkly evident at the Philly Bike Expo where Steve Bilenky’s enterprise stood as a beacon amidst a sea of – albeit excellent – custom built convention.

Bicycle Accessories / The Bimotal Elevate: A convenient ebike solution for custom builders

2023-05-04 19:29:00

A small group of former Tesla engineers in California have made a game-changing ebike system. Bimotal is the company, Elevate is the product: a removable system standing at the forefront in weight, versatility and power.

Bicycle Accessories / Interbike briefs: Lezyne's remote-controlled lights

2018-09-23 13:18:00

Although handlebar space is at a premium, Lezyne's Connect Drive wireless bar-mounted control switch for its powerful front and rear lights should find a spot.

Bicycles / Moots County Line