Since the 2020 North American Handmade Bicycle Show was cancelled, we're taking a look back at the bikes that stole the show in 2019.
In March 2019, hundreds of handbuilt bicycle fans descended on Sacramento, California. The North American Handbuilt Bicycle Show (NAHBS) celebrated its 15th year by bringing more than 210 international and American independent bicycle exhibitors (bikes, frames, parts, paint, accessories and more) to the west coast. You won’t see bikes from the big brand names that are easily recognized at your local bike shop — these are the works of individual and small groups of makers who view bicycles as functional art. Their work was on full display, and NAHBS’s panel of judges took on the difficult job of determining the show’s best in a series of categories. Here are the 18 that rose to the top.
Best in Show: No. 22 Bicycle Company
Best New Builder: Porter Cycles
President’s Choice: Hartley Cycles
President’s Choice: Panasonic Cycle Technology
People’s Choice: Mars Cycles
Best Artisan Bike: Black Sheep Bikes
Best City/Utility Bike: Rex Cycles
Best Cyclocross Bike: McGovern Cycles
Best Gravel Bike: Seven Cycles
Best Mountain Bike: Mosaic Cycles
Best Road Bike: Seven Cycles
Best Tandem Bike: Bingham Built
Best Track Bike: T°RED Bikes
Best TIG Welded Frame: Bingham Built
Best Layup: Pursuit Cycles
Best Finish: Ioklin Frameworks
Best Fillet: Black Cat Bicycle Designs
Best Lugged Frame: DiNucci Cycles
