Gellie's tandem, gravel and road bikes at HBSA
One of Australia's most respected frame builders Ewen Gellie talks about key features and performance qualities of three bikes he took to HBSA
Paul Skilbeck
The founder and publisher of the Handbuilt Bicycle Guide, Paul has long experience in Europe and North America as a cycling journalist as well as having helped as a communications consultant at events such as Sea Otter Classic, North American Handmade Bicycle Show, and more recently the Philly Bike Expo. He has owned and ridden handbuilt custom bicycles since his teenage years. Paul lives in San Francisco, California, with five bicycles.
Bicycles
December 2023Battaglin's limited edition Arena 1981 frame
The 2019 Giro d'Italia starts this weekend, and finishes again in the Verona Area. Officina Battaglin releases a limited edition frame that honours the venue of the greatest day in Giovanni Battaglin's career.
Bicycles
December 2023Saffron's retro racer
Matthew Sowter set out to create a reminder of his competitive days with a bike designed for those that still like it fast, long after hanging up their racing kit.
Shows & Events
December 2023HBSA hits the sweet spot
Year Two for the Handmade Bicycle Show Australia shows more than just healthy growth, it's already among the best bicycle shows in the world.
Lugs & Parts
December 2023Castellano flat-plate stay re-worked, revived in Ti Cycles mountain bike
If they're good enough for F1 cars, flat-plate pivotless suspension arms should be okay for cycling. Ti-Cycles, as ever looking to incorporate clever thinking into its designs, approached the esteemed engineer John Castellano to adapt his Flat-Plate chainstay for 3" tyres.
The Ride
December 2023Tom Porter's coast-to-coast odyssey: California
The award-winning new builder from the 2019 NAHBS shares his thoughts and experiences on a coast-to-coast journey that began in the Sacramento Convention Center.
Bicycles
December 2023Last chance for Battaglin's Roche commemorative frame
Two years ago, in 2017, Battaglin announced a run of 30 diamond-studded frames commemorating Stephen Roche's 1987 Tour-Giro-World's hat trick. Only one set remains of the materials required for this stunning custom frame.
Bicycles
December 2023Cherubim's customer bicycle explained
The Japanese master frame builder Shin-Ichi Konno is widely known for bringing experimental designs to bike shows. In this video interview he talks about a bicycle he has made for a customer.