Handmade custom bicycle manufacturing in the USA is facing its biggest crisis since TIG welding got popular. Henry James Bicycles is taking most of the heat. Company president, Chris Merrill, goes straight down the line.

Paul Sadoff of Rock Lobster is concerned not only for the manufacturers now forced to adapt, but also for the loss of a tremendous industry resource.

Arizona framebuilder Steve Garro of Coconino cycles expects to be hit hard by True Temper's exit from the cycling market and is considering his options.

The exit of the USA's largest bicycle tubing manufacturer will force many frame builders to seek alternative sourcing and puts a question mark over the future of exclusive supplier Henry James Bicycles.