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On show: Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show Part 2

  • Track specialist David Tiemeyer built this as a showpiece (paint is by Spectrum Powderworks) but conveniently, it just happens to fit him.

    Track specialist David Tiemeyer built this as a showpiece (paint is by Spectrum Powderworks) but conveniently, it just happens to fit him.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zinn prefers magnesium tubing for its smooth ride and light weight.

    Zinn prefers magnesium tubing for its smooth ride and light weight.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear end bolts on with just a pair of large bolts - one up at the seat cluster and the other down by the bottom bracket shell.

    The rear end bolts on with just a pair of large bolts - one up at the seat cluster and the other down by the bottom bracket shell.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The outside diameter closely resembles that of a standard 700c setup but the smaller rim allows for a cushier tire.

    The outside diameter closely resembles that of a standard 700c setup but the smaller rim allows for a cushier tire.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rene Herse displayed this randonneur bike with high-volume 650B tires.

    Rene Herse displayed this randonneur bike with high-volume 650B tires.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The small front rack uses the brake mounting studs as anchor points.

    The small front rack uses the brake mounting studs as anchor points.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Mo Rebolledo got together with fellow framebuilder Aaron Hayes of Courage Bicycles for this stem and headset cap.

    Mo Rebolledo got together with fellow framebuilder Aaron Hayes of Courage Bicycles for this stem and headset cap.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A Schmidt dynamo front hub powers dual front headlights while a small front rack is on hand to carry some gear.

    A Schmidt dynamo front hub powers dual front headlights while a small front rack is on hand to carry some gear.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rebolledo also showed off this randonneur-style tourer.

    Rebolledo also showed off this randonneur-style tourer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Rebolledo Cycles brought along their usual collection of classically style road bikes. This one was built for a customer that specifically required lower gearing and a more upright position.

    Rebolledo Cycles brought along their usual collection of classically style road bikes. This one was built for a customer that specifically required lower gearing and a more upright position.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A bit of shaping on the top tube increases front-end stiffness.

    A bit of shaping on the top tube increases front-end stiffness.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Primus Mootry rider Clark Sheehan used this track bike to score a US National title in the Masters points race.

    Primus Mootry rider Clark Sheehan used this track bike to score a US National title in the Masters points race.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Replaceable steel faces keep the dropouts from getting chewed up.

    Replaceable steel faces keep the dropouts from getting chewed up.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The beefy dropout includes a replaceable hanger.

    The beefy dropout includes a replaceable hanger.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sendero's 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown' features a long wheelbase, dual top tubes, and a removable rear triangle for easier packing.

    Sendero's 'Foggy Mountain Breakdown' features a long wheelbase, dual top tubes, and a removable rear triangle for easier packing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The titanium dropouts hold up better than aluminum ones and are replaceable once they eventually wear out.

    The titanium dropouts hold up better than aluminum ones and are replaceable once they eventually wear out.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zinn's custom cranks are available in lengths from 130-220mm.

    Zinn's custom cranks are available in lengths from 130-220mm.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Lennard Zinn's personal titanium travel bike is so big that it requires an extra pair of S&S couplings to get the pieces small enough to fit in the storage case.

    Lennard Zinn's personal titanium travel bike is so big that it requires an extra pair of S&S couplings to get the pieces small enough to fit in the storage case.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The brazed stem neatly integrated some built-in spacer for a more upright position.

    The brazed stem neatly integrated some built-in spacer for a more upright position.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Yip toyed with the idea of internal routing but ultimately decided to keep the wires on the outside for easier servicing.

    Yip toyed with the idea of internal routing but ultimately decided to keep the wires on the outside for easier servicing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The wiring harness is in its usual location but brazed-on guides provide firm mounting points to secure the wiring.

    The wiring harness is in its usual location but brazed-on guides provide firm mounting points to secure the wiring.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Fort Collins, Colorado builder Renold Yip blends traditional level top tube styling with a high-tech Di2 group.

    Fort Collins, Colorado builder Renold Yip blends traditional level top tube styling with a high-tech Di2 group.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The ultra-modern style and function of the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 group makes for an interesting juxtaposition in combination with the classically styled steel frameset.

    The ultra-modern style and function of the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 group makes for an interesting juxtaposition in combination with the classically styled steel frameset.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • …though presumably not in the same place as these bullet holes!

    …though presumably not in the same place as these bullet holes!

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Tiemeyer says this frame is still a work in progress. He'd like to add a female 'mascot' somewhere around here…

    Tiemeyer says this frame is still a work in progress. He'd like to add a female 'mascot' somewhere around here…

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This frame looks ready for battle on the velodrome.

    This frame looks ready for battle on the velodrome.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seat tube passes right through the handmade aluminum lug for a neatly integrated setup.

    The seat tube passes right through the handmade aluminum lug for a neatly integrated setup.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The lugs are completely handmade, basically comprising short sections of aluminum tubing that are welded and hand carved.

    The lugs are completely handmade, basically comprising short sections of aluminum tubing that are welded and hand carved.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Form claims the Revel is the first bike to use a stainless steel BB30 bottom bracket shell.

    Form claims the Revel is the first bike to use a stainless steel BB30 bottom bracket shell.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Dean also included its own segmented titanium fork to match.

    Dean also included its own segmented titanium fork to match.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • One of the highlights of the Dean booth was this ultra-clean track bike.

    One of the highlights of the Dean booth was this ultra-clean track bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Dean doesn't make a big point of pushing these custom titanium stems but they're available to consumers that want one.

    Dean doesn't make a big point of pushing these custom titanium stems but they're available to consumers that want one.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A split just above the sliding rear dropout allows the drive belt to slip inside the rear triangle.

    A split just above the sliding rear dropout allows the drive belt to slip inside the rear triangle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Colorado builder Dean showed off this classically styled titanium 29er, too.

    Colorado builder Dean showed off this classically styled titanium 29er, too.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seat stay yoke clamps around a short stub on the back of the seat tube. A short welded bridge provides the mounting point for the rear brake caliper.

    The seat stay yoke clamps around a short stub on the back of the seat tube. A short welded bridge provides the mounting point for the rear brake caliper.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The titanium rear rack is actually welded on to the rear triangle.

    The titanium rear rack is actually welded on to the rear triangle.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Black Sheep built this beautiful titanium road bike for a shorter rider that wanted a collapsible frame for traveling.

    Black Sheep built this beautiful titanium road bike for a shorter rider that wanted a collapsible frame for traveling.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Black Sheep also built a matching titanium fork with fender mounts at the dropouts.

    Black Sheep also built a matching titanium fork with fender mounts at the dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Each chain stay is individually secured into its own stub at the bottom bracket shell.

    Each chain stay is individually secured into its own stub at the bottom bracket shell.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The socket-style stainless dropouts allow the stays to maintain their shape throughout their length for a stiffer rear end.

    The socket-style stainless dropouts allow the stays to maintain their shape throughout their length for a stiffer rear end.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • While the rear end of the Form Revel is polished, the front end is painted a subtle grey.

    While the rear end of the Form Revel is polished, the front end is painted a subtle grey.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Sedona, Arizona-based Form Cycles displayed this beautiful road bike made of Reynolds stainless steel.

    Sedona, Arizona-based Form Cycles displayed this beautiful road bike made of Reynolds stainless steel.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Primus Mootry principal Joe DePaemelaere built this frame for himself and he estimates he's invested about sixty hours of labor from start to finish.

    Primus Mootry principal Joe DePaemelaere built this frame for himself and he estimates he's invested about sixty hours of labor from start to finish.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Of course, simple rivnuts just wouldn't do this frame justice.

    Of course, simple rivnuts just wouldn't do this frame justice.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The bottom bracket area is all aluminum, including the BB30-compatible shell.

    The bottom bracket area is all aluminum, including the BB30-compatible shell.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Mark Nobilette won 'Best Fillet Brazed Bicycle' at last year's North American Handmade Bicycle Show and brought that frame with him to Denver for those that weren't lucky enough to catch it the first time around.

    Mark Nobilette won 'Best Fillet Brazed Bicycle' at last year's North American Handmade Bicycle Show and brought that frame with him to Denver for those that weren't lucky enough to catch it the first time around.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The kidney bean-shaped seat stays are hand-formed as well and join to a wild seat cluster.

    The kidney bean-shaped seat stays are hand-formed as well and join to a wild seat cluster.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • This area normally only includes four different tubes but this Groundup Designs frame uses eight individual sections all welded together.

    This area normally only includes four different tubes but this Groundup Designs frame uses eight individual sections all welded together.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Baar does his own tube shaping in house. This top tube originally began life with a round cross section.

    Baar does his own tube shaping in house. This top tube originally began life with a round cross section.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The bass boat blue paint job comes alive in sunlight but even without the paint, this Groundup Designs track frame is impossible to miss.

    The bass boat blue paint job comes alive in sunlight but even without the paint, this Groundup Designs track frame is impossible to miss.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear of the frame is finished with replaceable steel dropouts.

    The rear of the frame is finished with replaceable steel dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Short chain stays reinforcing struts are just visible behind the Profile Racing chromoly crankset.

    Short chain stays reinforcing struts are just visible behind the Profile Racing chromoly crankset.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The straight and slender seat stays are cleaned welded to the seat tube.

    The straight and slender seat stays are cleaned welded to the seat tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The monstrous magnesium tubing is reinforced with a gusset behind the head tube.

    The monstrous magnesium tubing is reinforced with a gusset behind the head tube.

    Photo credit © James Huang