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Peacock Groove Voltron Bike at NAHBS 2013

Peacock Groove Voltron Bike at NAHBS 2013

Builder Erik Noren of Peacock Groove loves concept bikes and loves anime, creating this Voltron themed bike for this year’s show...

February 23, 2013 with 7 Comments
Groovy Cycleworks at NAHBS 2013

Groovy Cycleworks at NAHBS 2013

Groovy Cycleworks is known for their over the top paintjobs, and this zombie inspired bike is no different, except it’s not paint...

February 23, 2013 with 0 Comments
Breaking Away Film Used Bicycle at NAHBS

Breaking Away Film Used Bicycle at NAHBS

While there may not be any specific bicycles I expect to see at NAHBS, a film used bicycle from the 1979 movie Breaking Away was not on my..

February 23, 2013 with 2 Comments
Argonaut at NAHBS 2013

Argonaut at NAHBS 2013

I’m not a carbon riding roadie, but I think if I was I’d be lusting after a custom Argonaut Cycles frame. Full custom monocoque..

February 23, 2013 with 0 Comments
Cherubim at NAHBS 2013

Cherubim at NAHBS 2013

Ever since Cherubim showed up at NAHBS for the first time I’ve been in awe of master builder Shin-ichi Konno’s work. His show..

February 23, 2013 with 4 Comments
Festka Track at NAHBS 2013

Festka Track at NAHBS 2013

This track bike from Czech Republic builder Festka is definitely the most flashy bike on the floor, featuring an over the top chrome..

February 23, 2013 with 0 Comments
NAHBS 2013 Photo Gallery

NAHBS 2013 Photo Gallery

For the sixth year running Urban Velo is at NAHBS with camera in hand. Click through for a gallery of bikes from the 2013 show in Denver,..

February 23, 2013 with 11 Comments
Ground Up Polo Bike at NAHBS 2013

Ground Up Polo Bike at NAHBS 2013

Ground Up is one of those brands that always has something creative in store, this year with builder Eric Baar’s own polo bike, the..

February 23, 2013 with 4 Comments
Silk Cycles Packable Bike at NAHBS 2013

Silk Cycles Packable Bike at NAHBS 2013

Silk Cycles is a long standing Japanese bicycle builder, with a certain affinity for small tubes and truss-like construction. The pictured..

February 23, 2013 with 1 Comment
Independent Fabrication Gravel Racer at NAHBS 2013

Independent Fabrication Gravel Racer at NAHBS 2013

Gravel and rough but not off-road racing is exploding right now, with small local races attracting larger fields every time around...

February 22, 2013 with 0 Comments