New builders at NAHBS have become a significant feature of the show, and in 2016 drew high praise from the NAHBS Awards jury. Richard Sachs discusses the subject from the viewpoint of both a NAHBS insider and veteran frame builder.
Black Magic paint from Portland, Ore. will paint your frame to your specifications, or you can let them unleash their own creativity to give your custom bike a unique look.
Brad Bingham at Kent Eriksen Cycles won the Best TIG Welding award at NAHBS for the third year in a row. He masters his craft in the workshop while also competing successfully on the pro mountain bike circuit.