Nahbs Photos......enjoy

[AgilisMerlin]

WAIT......PALEAZE

[AgilisMerlin]

I am bored gotst the stomach flu and posting everything i can find.........

be patient

thankx

http://bikeportland.org/cats/ridesevents/nahbs-2008/

articles and photos.......

still looking

http://bikeportland.org/photos/photo/2251078533/Lance-at-NAHBS-1jpg.html

the king has arrived yo

[AgilisMerlin]

here we go:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59878729@N00

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2066/2251078533_d4a2cb0b94.jpg?v=0

[rnhood]

Check out the Urban Velo (http://www.urbanvelo.org/) site for some easy to load and, generally outstanding pictures. There are some unique designs at this year's show. Nice lugged steel bikes too (check out Don Walkers' and, IFs').

[DarrenCT]

hmmmm

is richard sachs the only pro who has a "signature color scheme" ???

[AgilisMerlin]

http://gallery.mtbr.com/showgallery.php/cat/1273

[AgilisMerlin]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2402/2253812146_7e71c0db59.jpg?v=0

[AgilisMerlin]

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/NAHBS_2008.html

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1208-309x231.jpg

THE MOTHER LOAD.......ENJOY

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1377-309x231.jpg

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1417-309x231.jpg

[flux]

Engin SS MTB.

Lewelyn Road.

Sachs Road.

Vanilla Speedvagen.

*** is all that other stuff for?

[mschol17]

Engin SS MTB.

Lewelyn Road.

Sachs Road.

Vanilla Speedvagen.

*** is all that other stuff for?

I think Weigle's bikes were as impressive as any, and they were the ones he had sitting around the shop!

The chromed "Rene Herse" had a stem cap that twisted to serve as the on/off switch to the headlights and taillight-- pretty clever if you ask me. Makes more sense than a lot of the photos I've seen.

[flux]

I think Weigle's bikes were as impressive as any, and they were the ones he had sitting around the shop!

The chromed "Rene Herse" had a stem cap that twisted to serve as the on/off switch to the headlights and taillight-- pretty clever if you ask me. Makes more sense than a lot of the photos I've seen.

I'm feeling Kirk's new race rig too... Bad A$$.

[RIHans]

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/NAHBS_2008.html

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1208-309x231.jpg

THE MOTHER LOAD.......ENJOY

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1377-309x231.jpg

http://www.clockworkbikes.com/sitebuilder/images/IMG_1417-309x231.jpg

Plus I like the paint. This is a front fork, disk brake gismo? Looks sweet. Sacha.

The first looks like a Dazza. Always top of the line caftsmenship there.

Nahbs '09, east coast...Ymm

[d_douglas]

I showing my disinterested wife photos last night and said that it would be 'a dream' (good lord, this is a modest dream at that!) so attend one of these shows. I am not one of those people that goes with 20,000US to spend on rare frames, so it would be just to look and possibly get on a long and painful waiting list.

I was happy to see a photo of my buddy Natalie Ramsland from Sweetpea Cycles showing her stuff. She was telling me about a 34cm road frame she was building for a rather short person - hilarious!

Anyhoo, the Ira Ryans, Vanillas, Ahearnes, Sachs, etc, etc, etc. were making me drool.....

Possibly next year - did they announce where it is going to be yet???

[shinomaster]

Justin...it's all so sweet.

[big shanty]

I think Weigle's bikes were as impressive as any, and they were the ones he had sitting around the shop!

The chromed "Rene Herse" had a stem cap that twisted to serve as the on/off switch to the headlights and taillight-- pretty clever if you ask me. Makes more sense than a lot of the photos I've seen.


I agree completely....and my revelation of the show is that Nobilette's work is super tight.

[flux]

Justin...it's all so sweet.

Shino,

What bikes are the most impressive in a -wow, I want to ride one every day- way-?

Curious,
J

[pdxmech13]

I agree completely....and my revelation of the show is that Nobilette's work is super tight.


+1
JB told a friend of mine that his NObi from 94 is one of the tightest frames hes ever seen.....go figure !

[taz-t]

Shino,

What bikes are the most impressive in a -wow, I want to ride one every day- way-?

Curious,
J


racing - vanilla's road speedvagen, Kirk's special

utility/rando - Rebolledo's pink rando, Peter Weigles white frame/fork.

Of course - eRichie's are always untouchable.

- taz

[roman meal]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dontbecreepy/sets/72157603872720624/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/brujo/sets/72157603882430060/

[AgilisMerlin]

can i LICK this.............................. :no:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2255763590_c40efe342f.jpg?v=0

[mschol17]

This blue IF track bike is sick.

[shinomaster]

Shino,

What bikes are the most impressive in a -wow, I want to ride one every day- way-?

Curious,
J


I'll post more later, but in a nutshell...The new Kirk JK Special, Your buddy Sach's road bikes, and the Turquoise Roadvagen. These bikes all blew me away in person. I also admired a really nice Davidson and the works of Weigle. I'll post pix when i get a chance.

[corky]

A lugged IF... whodda thunkit?

Superb!

[Kirk007]

lugged - they said it was a one and only... too bad it was awesome.

[Kirk007]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080191.jpg

IF's work was really impressive.

I'd like to ride either of these 29'rs. I thought all of Mark DeSalvo's work was very nice. And I really liked this bike by Steve Garro of Coconino Cycles - very straightforward but looked like a bike for many long days in the woods. And the Lynskey was really sharp. Another impressive booth and the Lynskey brother (Mark?) was very nice.


http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080141.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080317.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080321.jpg

Black Sheep Cycles had an interesting 29'r similar to this one, but the rear full suspension triangle could be unbolted at the rear shook connector and at connectors on the chainstays, and then put into the travel suitcase shown. Very ingenious.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080207.jpg

And this bike certainly had a few good rides in its day.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080318.jpg.

[Len J]

I'll post more later, but in a nutshell...The new Kirk JK Special, Your buddy Sach's road bikes, and the Turquoise Roadvagen. These bikes all blew me away in person. I also admired a really nice Davidson and the works of Weigle. I'll post pix when i get a chance.

Some of the pictures in the links are just WOW.......others remind me of the......."Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" line of thought.

Len

[sspielman]

I think Weigle's bikes were as impressive as any, and they were the ones he had sitting around the shop!

The chromed "Rene Herse" had a stem cap that twisted to serve as the on/off switch to the headlights and taillight-- pretty clever if you ask me. Makes more sense than a lot of the photos I've seen.


I agree that there is nothing quite like a Weigle...they always look so perfectly balanced....and EVERY detail is looked after and well thought out.....and then there is that fabulous paintwork. I need to do something about getting a Weigle before one or the other of us croaks....

[sspielman]

Some of the pictures in the links are just WOW.......others remind me of the......."Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" line of thought.

Len


Quote for the day for certain!

[saab2000]

others remind me of the......."Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" line of thought.

Len


Word.

But I do like the IF Ti Carbon BMX bike! That one is cool!

[handsomerob]

Some of the pictures in the links are just WOW.......others remind me of the......."Just because you can, doesn't mean you should" line of thought.

Len

Is there any chance of the FD working with any degree of consistency?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2252259578_b8a4d4572b_b.jpg

[jthurow]

Is there any chance of the FD working with any degree of consistency?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2252259578_b8a4d4572b_b.jpgI can't remember the dude who makes that... Pierra? Anywho, Bicycle Quarterly reviewed one of his bikes with this and Jan had no problems with it if iirc. Why wouldn't it work consistently?

jimi

[jthurow]

And this bike certainly had a few good rides in its day.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii145/landshark_98/P2080318.jpg.Is that the Landshark Huffy?

jimi

[goonster]

Is there any chance of the FD working with any degree of consistency?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2087/2252259578_b8a4d4572b_b.jpg

Oh, it works.

I'm told it works well enough, and there is sufficient demand, that Tony Pereira is making these clamped versions available at $200 a pop.

If so, I will probably buy one.

[Kirk007]

Is that the Landshark Huffy?

jimi

yep.

[Sasha18]

I will try to post some pics later, but in brief:

-Gordon's bike was great.
-Kirk has some lovely paint jobs - they're so clean.
-A clear coated RS frame explains why he has such a following.
-I was impressed by Steve Rex's work and the finely rounded edges of his welds, and nice paint.
-To my knowledge, Sweetpea was the only woman welder in a see of men (with nice work).
-Thomson and Brooks are perhaps the biggest winners at the show.
-Did anyone see the yellow touring/rando frame by Villin (?). It had what looked to be hammered SS polished lugs. It was very nice looking.

I ate two twizzlers and picked up some limited edition NAHBS 2008 stamped king cages. It was fun.

[swoop]

I will try to post some pics later, but in brief:

-Gordon's bike was great.
-Kirk has some lovely paint jobs - they're so clean.
-A clear coated RS frame explains why he has such a following.
-I was impressed by Steve Rex's work and the finely rounded edges of his welds, and nice paint.
-To my knowledge, Sweetpea was the only woman welder in a see of men (with nice work).
-Thomson and Brooks are perhaps the biggest winners at the show.
-Did anyone see the yellow touring/rando frame by Villin (?). It had what looked to be hammered SS polished lugs. It was very nice looking.

I ate two twizzlers and picked up some limited edition NAHBS 2008 stamped king cages. It was fun.


luna?

[J.Greene]

I
-To my knowledge, Sweetpea was the only woman welder in a see of men (with nice work).


Welder or brazer? It makes all the difference.

JG

[handsomerob]

I can't remember the dude who makes that... Pierra? Anywho, Bicycle Quarterly reviewed one of his bikes with this and Jan had no problems with it if iirc. Why wouldn't it work consistently?

jimi

There isn't a brace connecting the base of the "cages". Which I assume was done on purpose so that it wouldn't interfere with the chain in the small ring. I'm definitely no expert, but I would think that would make it a bit too flexible for crisp shifting.

I put on a FD one time and put that screw that connects the inner and outer cage on the outside and didn't realize it. I had some issues with the FD shifting and figured out that the screw was not holding the cages together and therefore allowed the cages to flex.

[handsomerob]

Is that the Landshark Huffy?

jimi

Wolber decals with Mavic Reflexes? I assume it wasn't meant to be period correct or did they use both rims?

[Sasha18]

Yes, Luna too.

Point being, there were a lotta men in that room. It's nice to see some women builders.

[wasfast]

I talked to John Slawata in the booth, while looking at this bike. It's not "one of the series". That's the actual bike that belongs to Andy. John said Andy keeps it under his bed in Boulder, CO.

There was tons of eye candy at the show but seeing the actual Giro bike was one of the things that really stuck in my mind....because of it's pedigree.

[72gmc]

That's the actual bike that belongs to Andy. John said Andy keeps it under his bed in Boulder, CO.

It's such a great story.

[goonster]

There isn't a brace connecting the base of the "cages". Which I assume was done on purpose so that it wouldn't interfere with the chain in the small ring. I'm definitely no expert, but I would think that would make it a bit too flexible for crisp shifting.

Good point.

Remember that the shift occurs directly by hand, it's not indexed, and the shift is never driven by a derailer return spring, so the tolerances can be a lot looser.

When I drop my chain off the inner ring, it hangs off the cage and usually I can gently coax it back onto the chainring. With this derailer, the chain would just drop out and hang off the bb shell, and I'd have to dismount and reseat it manually.

[PacNW2Ford]

Wolber decals with Mavic Reflexes? I assume it wasn't meant to be period correct or did they use both rims?

They had to use spare parts for display purposes.

[Grant McLean]

They had to use spare parts for display purposes.

I guess that's why it's missing a front derailleur!

It looks to my eye like that's a prototype rear dura ace derailleur.
The brake levers also have a very pro-looking "shimano" logo on
them that's definitely not stock from your LBS.

I understand that Andy had the first 8sp dura ace parts used in the pro
field back in '88, some of them could be the ones on this bike, although
the rear cassette is a later Hyperglide version, which is likely a replacement.

-g