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North American Handmade Bicycle Show 2010 - Part one

  • Cielo frames have proven to be more successful for Chris King than originally anticipated.

    Cielo frames have proven to be more successful for Chris King than originally anticipated.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A snapshot into the creation of a Vanilla bicycle.

    A snapshot into the creation of a Vanilla bicycle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This is not a standard Chris King color option.

    This is not a standard Chris King color option.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Edge Composites stem is painted to match.

    The Edge Composites stem is painted to match.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The elegant seat stays are slightly flattened for a bit of extra comfort.

    The elegant seat stays are slightly flattened for a bit of extra comfort.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Speedvagen and Vanilla Bicycles frontman Sacha White built this 'cross frameset with Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 group.

    Speedvagen and Vanilla Bicycles frontman Sacha White built this 'cross frameset with Shimano's Dura-Ace Di2 group.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Stainless steel faces are bolted to the outside of the dropouts.

    Stainless steel faces are bolted to the outside of the dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front brake cable is routed inside the Edge Composites stem.

    The front brake cable is routed inside the Edge Composites stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • It's almost a shame to get this Speedvagen 'cross racer muddy.

    It's almost a shame to get this Speedvagen 'cross racer muddy.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Paul Components cantilever brakes fit on to special low-profile integrated pivots on the Edge Composites fork.

    The Paul Components cantilever brakes fit on to special low-profile integrated pivots on the Edge Composites fork.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Edge Composites fork is naturally painted to match.

    The Edge Composites fork is naturally painted to match.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear brake cable is routed directly through the seat tube.

    The rear brake cable is routed directly through the seat tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • White's Speedvagen range has included road, 'cross and now track variants.

    White's Speedvagen range has included road, 'cross and now track variants.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Details, details. White files down the housing stops beforing brazing them on to the tube.

    Details, details. White files down the housing stops beforing brazing them on to the tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This Vanilla randonneur is ready to ride.

    This Vanilla randonneur is ready to ride.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This is a bit fancier than your standard bottle cage.

    This is a bit fancier than your standard bottle cage.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Even the Vanilla booth was impressive, making full use of the shipping containers used to transport all of the gear.

    Even the Vanilla booth was impressive, making full use of the shipping containers used to transport all of the gear.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This mixte bicycle shows off Vanilla Bicycles' trademark style.

    This mixte bicycle shows off Vanilla Bicycles' trademark style.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • It may be small but it still looks mean.

    It may be small but it still looks mean.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The stainless steel clamping surface provides a secure hold and also resists marking.

    The stainless steel clamping surface provides a secure hold and also resists marking.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sacha White will collaborate with legendary framebuilder Dario Pegoretti on the upcoming range of Speedvagen track bikes.

    Sacha White will collaborate with legendary framebuilder Dario Pegoretti on the upcoming range of Speedvagen track bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • These ultra-deep drop track bars are integrated with the color-matched stem.

    These ultra-deep drop track bars are integrated with the color-matched stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Speedvagen frames now feature seatpost stubs based on Edge Composites' design.

    Speedvagen frames now feature seatpost stubs based on Edge Composites' design.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pegoretti's new dropout design features scalloped joints and two brazed-in cylinders fully piercing both stays.

    Pegoretti's new dropout design features scalloped joints and two brazed-in cylinders fully piercing both stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Even without a big logo on the down tube, this TIG-welded steel frame is unmistakably Pegoretti.

    Even without a big logo on the down tube, this TIG-welded steel frame is unmistakably Pegoretti.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Beefy dropouts are another Pegoretti trademark.

    Beefy dropouts are another Pegoretti trademark.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front brake cable hanger is integrated right into the stem.

    The front brake cable hanger is integrated right into the stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Designer Jay Sycip tacked a cheeky placard on to the back of the Cielo entry.

    Designer Jay Sycip tacked a cheeky placard on to the back of the Cielo entry.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The extended seat tube also boasts a stainless steel reinforcement ring up top.

    The extended seat tube also boasts a stainless steel reinforcement ring up top.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Simply pull out the cable (which is held in place with magnets and sealed in the frame with o-rings) and plug it into the receptacle on the top tube. The key cylinder is on the underside. Though not exactly terribly secure, it's undoubtedly trick.

    Simply pull out the cable (which is held in place with magnets and sealed in the frame with o-rings) and plug it into the receptacle on the top tube. The key cylinder is on the underside. Though not exactly terribly secure, it's undoubtedly trick.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The integrated cable lock tucks away neatly within the seat cluster.

    The integrated cable lock tucks away neatly within the seat cluster.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Stainless steel rings were used around both ends of the head tube and the top of the custom stem.

    Stainless steel rings were used around both ends of the head tube and the top of the custom stem.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cielo Cycles entered this fantastic machine into this year's Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge.

    Cielo Cycles entered this fantastic machine into this year's Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Polished stainless steel dropouts are used front and rear.

    Polished stainless steel dropouts are used front and rear.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Dual custom-painted bottles are held in leather-accented cages and capped with real corks.

    Dual custom-painted bottles are held in leather-accented cages and capped with real corks.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cielo forks feature a machined stainless steel crowns.

    Cielo forks feature a machined stainless steel crowns.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Stainless steel seat stay caps are polished to better show them off.

    Stainless steel seat stay caps are polished to better show them off.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pegoretti frames invariably feature ornate and highly detailed paint jobs.

    Pegoretti frames invariably feature ornate and highly detailed paint jobs.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This striking lugged steel Pegoretti features his 'Venetian stucco' panel design.

    This striking lugged steel Pegoretti features his 'Venetian stucco' panel design.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pegoretti's 'mica' paint scheme offers both a colorful and tactile display.

    Pegoretti's 'mica' paint scheme offers both a colorful and tactile display.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • And if that weren't enough, there's a more obvious label on the non-driveside chain stay.

    And if that weren't enough, there's a more obvious label on the non-driveside chain stay.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The hand on Pegoretti's down tube emphasizes the handbuilt construction

    The hand on Pegoretti's down tube emphasizes the handbuilt construction

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The down tube on this commemorative frame features Giro d'Italia greats of yesterday.

    The down tube on this commemorative frame features Giro d'Italia greats of yesterday.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cielo has added a third model to its range for 2010.

    Cielo has added a third model to its range for 2010.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sliding Paragon Machine Works dropouts on the new Cielo mountain bike frame easily allows for both geared or singlespeed use.

    Sliding Paragon Machine Works dropouts on the new Cielo mountain bike frame easily allows for both geared or singlespeed use.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Cielo head tube badge depicts a mountain scene in Santa Barbara, California.

    The Cielo head tube badge depicts a mountain scene in Santa Barbara, California.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • One requirement of this year's Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge was the ability to carry - what else - a six-pack. Cielo got it done with this neat-looking canvas number.

    One requirement of this year's Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge was the ability to carry - what else - a six-pack. Cielo got it done with this neat-looking canvas number.

    Photo credit © James Huang