DiNucci creates his lugs with investment casts, and they are proprietary to him. But anyone who looks at his bikes closely will see that his investment in framebuilding is total. Nothing escapes the eye of this master.
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.
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.