Selle Anatomica was started in 2005 by ultra-marathon cyclist Tommy Milton, a 20,000 mile per year rider who wanted a modern update of the classic leather saddle.

Caletti Cycles owner John Caletti offered his friend, the artist Jeremiah Kille, the opportunity to paint a bike, and the company walked off with the NAHBS Best Finish award.

Brent Foes is no stranger to the handbuilt scene. His distinctive Foes bikes have been appearing on downhill courses since the late ‘80s, and the 24-year-old company has sponsored some of the brightest talents in gravity racing.

Portland-based Breadwinner Cycles took home the Best City/Cargo Bike award from this year's North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Sacramento.

Black Cat Bicycles of Aptos, California, won the coveted Best in Show award at NAHBS 2016. Jury members gave high praise to all the frame builders, saying it is getting more and more difficult to pick the winners.

Based out of an old Texaco warehouse in Chico, California, Paul Component Engineering has been a staple of the bicycle community for over 25 years.

Riivo's custom clients are frequently those with extremely wide or narrow feet, and those who suffer from bunions. Other customers simply want a really fine pair of shoes. He also works in leather, for those who prefer it.

Companies like Vanilla and Pegoretti have paved the way for a new wave of builders who strive to also offer the complete package, and one such brand is Nate Picklo's Lov Bikes.