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weisan
08-27-2005, 04:16 PM
Saw this in the cycling news website, thought some of you might be interested. I missed it this year when they held the first show in Houston which is about two hours drive from Austin. Too bad. :rolleyes:

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An impressive list of specialist framebuilders has signed up to exhibit at the second annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show March 3 - 5, 2006 in San Jose, California, and show organiuser Don Walker has recently announced a cocktail reception for Friday evening. This is a chance for show goers to mingle with exhibitors in a social atmosphere and possibly discuss business.

The 2006 show will be almost four times as large as the first show. "This event is taking off so quickly," said Walker, "I expect all 100 booths to be sold out before Interbike which is still almost 6 months before our show dates."

The list of confirmed exhibitors to date is: Rich Adams, Ahrens Bicycles/Mike Ahrens, Joseph Ahearne, Brian Baylis, Badger Cycles, Calfee Design/Craig Calfee, Matt Chester, Co-Motion, Columbine Cycles/John Murphy, Columbus Tubing, Nick Crumpton, Roland Della Santa, DeKerf Cycle Innovation, Mike DeSalvo, Jenny Frayer, Henry James, Independent Fabrication, Jonny Cycles/Jon Kendziera, Kaisei Tubing, National Insurance Professionals Corp, Patrick Cycles/Greg Gardner, Bill Rider, Rivendell, Richard Sachs, Rock Lobster/Paul Sadoff, Charles Schlessinger, Soulcraft, Spectrum Cycles/Tom Kellogg, Strawberry/Andy Newlands, Bob Summersett, Jamie Swan, Sycip Design, Thursday Bicycles, True Temper/Alpha Q, Don Walker, Vanilla Cycles/Sacha White, Vulture Cycles, Mike Zancanato, Zipp Speed Weaponry.

Fixed
08-27-2005, 04:45 PM
I wonder if they give away free samples. All those guys together in one room,nice, Cheers

Too Tall
08-27-2005, 07:26 PM
Wish I had more free time just to BS with great people like that. Folks who actually make something often are just so REAL!!! I need to get out of this jaded city. Sigh.

I just got back from a shopping trip with a friend. He purchased a bike that would turn heads at that gathering. It is a NOS Colonago Arabesque from about 82' and it is the real deal. All origional and absolutely pristine down to the Colonago branded tires. (NOT TYRES Keno), MAVIC SSC rims and OMG anniversary SR bits. Holy carp thats one gorgeous bike. A very gratifying aspect of this purchase is that the newowner is a former National Road Champ and he really loves bikes alot.

Fixed
08-27-2005, 08:04 PM
Cool Bro it went to a good home .Is he going to ride it on group rides or store it?Cheers :beer:

pdonk
08-27-2005, 08:56 PM
I expect they'll all be members of sopwamtos

http://www.bgcycles.com/shirt.html

weisan
08-27-2005, 09:10 PM
It is a NOS Colonago Arabesque from about 82'

Saw this on eBay recently. Went as high as $2,650, but still not meeting the reserve. :eek:

1972 Colnago Super Pantografata Campagnolo (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7177910635)
http://images.prosperpoint.com/images/68/4422-863.jpg

e-RICHIE
08-27-2005, 09:14 PM
it was up to $5600...

e-RICHIE
08-27-2005, 09:15 PM
that the newowner is a former National Road Champ and he really loves bikes alot.

name?

Too Tall
08-28-2005, 05:01 PM
Yeah, I saw the green one as well. It is fetching but is not even in the same league. We are talking actualy NOS as they come...it's freaky. Chainrings don't have a mark...seatpost never moved...yada yada. Yes, he will ride it. Not alot but he will ride it. Remainder of the yr. it will be on display in his office so the long hrs. slaving for DA MAN seem less harsh.

I measured the bike and it's , as they say, balls on dead ringer for his race fit.

E-Twizzler(tm). Send me an email.

e-RICHIE
08-28-2005, 05:04 PM
E-Twizzler(tm). Send me an email.

what's the email addy?