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On show: Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show Part 1

  • Black Sheep showed off this beautifully swoopy titanium snow bike.

    Black Sheep showed off this beautifully swoopy titanium snow bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Sendero Station Wagon was built for a customer who wanted to haul a lot of gear - or the occasional late-night passenger.

    The Sendero Station Wagon was built for a customer who wanted to haul a lot of gear - or the occasional late-night passenger.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Paketa says its V2 magnesium tandem frame can be built up under 11kg (24lb).

    Paketa says its V2 magnesium tandem frame can be built up under 11kg (24lb).

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Moots estimates the intricate paint job alone took nearly sixty hours to complete.

    Moots estimates the intricate paint job alone took nearly sixty hours to complete.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sliding dropouts make for easy switching between geared and singlespeed setups.

    Sliding dropouts make for easy switching between geared and singlespeed setups.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Moots' awesome snow bike makes another appearance.

    Moots' awesome snow bike makes another appearance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front and rear wheels are completely identical in case something goes wrong with the freehub driver in one of them.

    The front and rear wheels are completely identical in case something goes wrong with the freehub driver in one of them.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The giant chain stay yoke is built from flat titanium plate.

    The giant chain stay yoke is built from flat titanium plate.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • This DaVinci Joint Adventure tandem includes S&S couplings for easy packing.

    This DaVinci Joint Adventure tandem includes S&S couplings for easy packing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Though it's a bit more complicated than standard tandem setups, the DaVinci drivetrain's independent pedaling and extra-wide gearing range are compelling features to many tandem buyers.

    Though it's a bit more complicated than standard tandem setups, the DaVinci drivetrain's independent pedaling and extra-wide gearing range are compelling features to many tandem buyers.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Gates Carbon Belt Drive system is subbed in for the usual timing chain for improved durability and quieter running.

    A Gates Carbon Belt Drive system is subbed in for the usual timing chain for improved durability and quieter running.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Renovo's Panda commuter is built from laminated bamboo strips.

    Renovo's Panda commuter is built from laminated bamboo strips.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sendero built this rack specifically around these stackable stainless food containers.

    Sendero built this rack specifically around these stackable stainless food containers.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This Sendero front rack is built with a diamond plate shelf.

    This Sendero front rack is built with a diamond plate shelf.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Sendero Fauxgsley snow bike is built in expedition style.

    The Sendero Fauxgsley snow bike is built in expedition style.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The inner and outer surfaces of each wooden blank are CNC-machined then the two halves are bonded together.

    The inner and outer surfaces of each wooden blank are CNC-machined then the two halves are bonded together.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Renovo aesthetic likely won't appeal to everyone but it's undeniably distinctive.

    The Renovo aesthetic likely won't appeal to everyone but it's undeniably distinctive.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Renovo frames will now be all wood instead.

    Renovo frames will now be all wood instead.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Renovo says it has produced the last of its frames with carbon rear ends.

    Renovo says it has produced the last of its frames with carbon rear ends.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The wooden construction makes for a unique distinctive appearance.

    The wooden construction makes for a unique distinctive appearance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Machined aluminum dropouts are bolted to the ends of the stays.

    Machined aluminum dropouts are bolted to the ends of the stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • DaVinci's unique tandem drivetrain allows the captain and stoker to pedal at different cadences.

    DaVinci's unique tandem drivetrain allows the captain and stoker to pedal at different cadences.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear light is bolted right to the seat tube and the rear brake hanger is neatly integrated into the seat binder.

    The rear light is bolted right to the seat tube and the rear brake hanger is neatly integrated into the seat binder.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The steel fork includes braze-ons for a front rack.

    The steel fork includes braze-ons for a front rack.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Rohloff shifter is only meant to go on a mountain bike handlebar so a custom mount built into an extra-tall headset spacer is used instead.

    The Rohloff shifter is only meant to go on a mountain bike handlebar so a custom mount built into an extra-tall headset spacer is used instead.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Bilenky's stunning red and white tandem includes S&S couplings for easier transport.

    Bilenky's stunning red and white tandem includes S&S couplings for easier transport.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The stem uses a unique clamp setup.

    The stem uses a unique clamp setup.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Lugs are fitted to the top and bottom of the Argonaut townie head tube but they're then joined to the rest of the frame via fillet brazing.

    Lugs are fitted to the top and bottom of the Argonaut townie head tube but they're then joined to the rest of the frame via fillet brazing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Capping things off is Argonaut's trick dropout design.

    Capping things off is Argonaut's trick dropout design.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The custom stainless steel chain guard is polished to a high lustre.

    The custom stainless steel chain guard is polished to a high lustre.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A polished stainless steel brace joins the top tube and seat tube while a leather protector prevents scratches when the bike is locked up.

    A polished stainless steel brace joins the top tube and seat tube while a leather protector prevents scratches when the bike is locked up.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Argonaut's townie features elegant lines and leather accents.

    Argonaut's townie features elegant lines and leather accents.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Black Sheep's titanium truss fork is supposedly light and comfortable.

    Black Sheep's titanium truss fork is supposedly light and comfortable.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Schlumpf crankset features two gear ratios built into the compact mechanism.

    The Schlumpf crankset features two gear ratios built into the compact mechanism.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Courage Bicycles builder Aaron Hayes brought along this beautiful townie to the 2009 Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show.

    Courage Bicycles builder Aaron Hayes brought along this beautiful townie to the 2009 Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • All the whiz-bang small builder features are here: the Schlumpf two-speed transmission, Schmidt dynamo front hub, E3 LED light with custom mount, Paul Components brake levers and dimpled fenders.

    All the whiz-bang small builder features are here: the Schlumpf two-speed transmission, Schmidt dynamo front hub, E3 LED light with custom mount, Paul Components brake levers and dimpled fenders.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Courage's horizontal dropouts include slick graduations for a perfect adjustment.

    Courage's horizontal dropouts include slick graduations for a perfect adjustment.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fender mounts are neatly built into the seat stays.

    Fender mounts are neatly built into the seat stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seat stays sport a slight kick as they approach the dropouts.

    The seat stays sport a slight kick as they approach the dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Portland-based Civilian brought along this clean-looking pale green commuter.

    Portland-based Civilian brought along this clean-looking pale green commuter.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Instead of the usual sliding dropouts or eccentric bottom bracket, Black Sheep builder James Bleakley prefers these telescoping chain stays.

    Instead of the usual sliding dropouts or eccentric bottom bracket, Black Sheep builder James Bleakley prefers these telescoping chain stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The front rack is amply sized for… beer?

    The front rack is amply sized for… beer?

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Built-in pegs provide passengers with secure footing for the ride home.

    Built-in pegs provide passengers with secure footing for the ride home.

    Photo credit © James Huang