On show: 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Part 3

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Do you want one? Because we want one. Behold Independent Fabrications' Factory Lightweight titanium and carbon road bike.

Do you want one? Because we want one. Behold Independent Fabrications' Factory Lightweight titanium and carbon road bike. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles' stunning green hardtail looks traditional but incorporates a lot of wholly modern features.

Engin Cycles' stunning green hardtail looks traditional but incorporates a lot of wholly modern features. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Lightning carbon fiber cranks fill out the shells on the Calfee tandem.

Lightning carbon fiber cranks fill out the shells on the Calfee tandem. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee's Tetra tandem is not only impressively light but also relatively easy to travel with thanks to S&S couplers and a disconnectable Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wiring harness.

Calfee's Tetra tandem is not only impressively light but also relatively easy to travel with thanks to S&S couplers and a disconnectable Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wiring harness. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee starts with an Edge 2.0 carbon road fork and then adds on disc tabs and a hose guide.

Calfee starts with an Edge 2.0 carbon road fork and then adds on disc tabs and a hose guide. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee's Adventurer features extra tire clearances and disc brakes front and rear.

Calfee's Adventurer features extra tire clearances and disc brakes front and rear. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Adding disc brakes to the rear of Calfee's Adventurer frame was relatively easy, requiring just a new non-driveside dropout.

Adding disc brakes to the rear of Calfee's Adventurer frame was relatively easy, requiring just a new non-driveside dropout. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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The uniquely Calfee carbon fiber bottom bracket shell is designed around PressFit 30 cups.

The uniquely Calfee carbon fiber bottom bracket shell is designed around PressFit 30 cups. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee offers the new Adventurer model in both rim or disc brake variants. Claiimed frame weight is just 1,000g and Calfee says up to a 35mm tire will fit along with fenders and racks.

Calfee offers the new Adventurer model in both rim or disc brake variants. Claiimed frame weight is just 1,000g and Calfee says up to a 35mm tire will fit along with fenders and racks. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Check out the rotor diameter on this Calfee carbon tandem! The standard Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 pulley cage is traded out for a mountain cage to handle a wider gear range, too.

Check out the rotor diameter on this Calfee carbon tandem! The standard Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 pulley cage is traded out for a mountain cage to handle a wider gear range, too. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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In addition to frames, Calfee can also take your own carbon bar and stem and turn it into an integrated setup.

In addition to frames, Calfee can also take your own carbon bar and stem and turn it into an integrated setup. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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The eccentric bottom bracket shell is wrapped with hemp fiber.

The eccentric bottom bracket shell is wrapped with hemp fiber. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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What to do if you have a standard-diameter bar and an oversized stem? If you're Calfee, you just build up the center section with hemp fiber.

What to do if you have a standard-diameter bar and an oversized stem? If you're Calfee, you just build up the center section with hemp fiber. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee started with a Niner carbon fork then built up the base of the crown to 1 1/4", spliced on a steerer extension up top, and added the housing stop.

Calfee started with a Niner carbon fork then built up the base of the crown to 1 1/4", spliced on a steerer extension up top, and added the housing stop. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee showed off this wild carbon and hemp fiber tall bike. What's the point, you ask? Just because.

Calfee showed off this wild carbon and hemp fiber tall bike. What's the point, you ask? Just because. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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The kickstand began life as a basic Greenfield model but was upgraded with the remnants of an Alpha Q and a Time carbon fiber fork.

The kickstand began life as a basic Greenfield model but was upgraded with the remnants of an Alpha Q and a Time carbon fiber fork. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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Calfee's unique Dragonfly carries on and still is one of the most distinctive carbon bikes around.

Calfee's unique Dragonfly carries on and still is one of the most distinctive carbon bikes around. (Image credit: Jonny Irick)
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This Engin Cycles stainless steel hardtail includes S-bend stays and a neat seat stay bridge.

This Engin Cycles stainless steel hardtail includes S-bend stays and a neat seat stay bridge. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Lugged stems are nothing new at this point but they're no less pretty these days.

Lugged stems are nothing new at this point but they're no less pretty these days. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Rather than use an conventional eccentric bottom bracket, Independent Fabrication used a standard shell and this slick Phil Wood indexed unit.

Rather than use an conventional eccentric bottom bracket, Independent Fabrication used a standard shell and this slick Phil Wood indexed unit. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Great welding on the rear end of Independent Fabrications' Caffeine Racer.

Great welding on the rear end of Independent Fabrications' Caffeine Racer. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Wound-Up forks were a popular choice at this year's NAHBS thanks to the availability of disc tabs on their road forks.

Wound-Up forks were a popular choice at this year's NAHBS thanks to the availability of disc tabs on their road forks. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Independent Fabrications built this Caffeine Racer for Toni Smith, the wife of company owner Gary Smith.

Independent Fabrications built this Caffeine Racer for Toni Smith, the wife of company owner Gary Smith. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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A playful spin on a classic motorcycle genre by Independent Fabrications.

A playful spin on a classic motorcycle genre by Independent Fabrications. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Naturally, the Independent Fabrications Caffeine Racer includes a finished-to-match stainless steel coffee mug.

Naturally, the Independent Fabrications Caffeine Racer includes a finished-to-match stainless steel coffee mug. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The available slotted dropout on the rear end of the Independent Fabrications Cross Jester carbon 'cross bike can be separated for belt drive use.

The available slotted dropout on the rear end of the Independent Fabrications Cross Jester carbon 'cross bike can be separated for belt drive use. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Independent Fabrications officially launched their new full-carbon Cross Jester at this year's NAHBS.

Independent Fabrications officially launched their new full-carbon Cross Jester at this year's NAHBS. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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According to Independent Fabrications, the silicone internal molds used for the carbon lugs allows for slight tweaks in geometry.

According to Independent Fabrications, the silicone internal molds used for the carbon lugs allows for slight tweaks in geometry. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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No words needed. Awesome.

No words needed. Awesome. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Independent Fabrications showed off this stunning Factory Lightweight mountain bike hardtail.

Independent Fabrications showed off this stunning Factory Lightweight mountain bike hardtail. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The black and orange paint scheme is reminiscent of classic American muscle cars, says Independent Fabrications.

The black and orange paint scheme is reminiscent of classic American muscle cars, says Independent Fabrications. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles designed its cast seatpost head to work with a wide range of shaft materials.

Engin Cycles designed its cast seatpost head to work with a wide range of shaft materials. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The head tube badge is neatly brazed on to the front of this Engin Cycles frame.

The head tube badge is neatly brazed on to the front of this Engin Cycles frame. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The perfect blend of classic and modern on this Engin Cycles hardtail: steel tubing, stainless steel reinforcement rings, and a tapered Cane Creek headset.

The perfect blend of classic and modern on this Engin Cycles hardtail: steel tubing, stainless steel reinforcement rings, and a tapered Cane Creek headset. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles' paint jobs are simple but striking.

Engin Cycles' paint jobs are simple but striking. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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A 142x12mm thru-axle skewer on a steel hardtail? Sure, why not, says Engin Cycles' Drew Guldalian.

A 142x12mm thru-axle skewer on a steel hardtail? Sure, why not, says Engin Cycles' Drew Guldalian. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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This Engin Cycles stem is capped with a Paragon Machine Works faceplate.

This Engin Cycles stem is capped with a Paragon Machine Works faceplate. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Two major players in the handbuilt bicycle world: Engin Cycles builder Drew Guldalian and Paragon Machine Works owner - and SOPWAMTOS co-founder - Mark Norstad.

Two major players in the handbuilt bicycle world: Engin Cycles builder Drew Guldalian and Paragon Machine Works owner - and SOPWAMTOS co-founder - Mark Norstad. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles also showed off this beautiful steel road racer.

Engin Cycles also showed off this beautiful steel road racer. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The neat green and yellow paint on this Engin Cycles road racer almost looks like lugwork from the side.

The neat green and yellow paint on this Engin Cycles road racer almost looks like lugwork from the side. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The rear brake cable on this Engin Cycles road bike is neatly fed through the top tube.

The rear brake cable on this Engin Cycles road bike is neatly fed through the top tube. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles incorporates an integrated seatmast on this steel roadster.

Engin Cycles incorporates an integrated seatmast on this steel roadster. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Engin Cycles neatly masks and polishes the interior surfaces of this Paragon Machine Works stainless steel dropout.

Engin Cycles neatly masks and polishes the interior surfaces of this Paragon Machine Works stainless steel dropout. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Also on display in the Engin Cycles booth was this beautiful red randoneur bike.

Also on display in the Engin Cycles booth was this beautiful red randoneur bike. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The miniature front rack on this Engin Cycles bike may not be all that useful but it does serve as an elegant mount for the LED front light.

The miniature front rack on this Engin Cycles bike may not be all that useful but it does serve as an elegant mount for the LED front light. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Sliding dropouts and a split seat stay allow for easy tension adjustments on chain or belt-driven singlespeed setups.

Sliding dropouts and a split seat stay allow for easy tension adjustments on chain or belt-driven singlespeed setups. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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An elegant lugged fork adorns the front of this Engin Cycles stainless steel hardtail.

An elegant lugged fork adorns the front of this Engin Cycles stainless steel hardtail. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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Stainless steel tubing is still very popular among the small builder crowd.

Stainless steel tubing is still very popular among the small builder crowd. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)
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The integrated seatmast on Independent Fabrications' Factory Lightweight mountain bike is topped by a seatmast of the company's own design.

The integrated seatmast on Independent Fabrications' Factory Lightweight mountain bike is topped by a seatmast of the company's own design. (Image credit: James Huang, technical editor)

Engin Cycles mixes new and old