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NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 03

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NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 03

After a jam-packed weekend at this year’s NAHBS, we’re rolling out content throughout the week, but not without another Mega Gallery, showcasing sights and scenes at the show, as well as a handful of the beautiful bicycles on display. Later this week, we’ve got some awards from the show, so stay tuned. For now, enjoy this selection of images!

NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 02

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NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 02

NAHBS this year has a lot more vendors this year than years prior – or at least it feels that way – making it a bit easier to see all the builders and what they brought to Sacramento, showcasing their talents. There are a lot of familiar faces in the crowds, yet what these talented frame builders brought with them are anything but.

NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 01

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NAHBS 2019: Mega Gallery Part 01

For the past few years, NAHBS has been covered quite extensively here on the site but going into the show this year, I felt like I needed a change, so leading up to the event I had already mentally planned on covering it a bit differently, I just didn’t know how. When the show opened yesterday, I quickly found that covering it in a different manner wasn’t just an option, it was mandatory. My usual methodology of shooting and documenting bikes was not going to work. The show in Sacramento feels bigger than in years prior, maxing out space, and thus not giving me any options for shooting on the floor, so I had to think quick.

Finding a small alcove just outside of an exit, in a less than ideal location, I was able to document some bikes but found myself enjoying walking the venue talking to builders and attendees, something I rarely had time for in years prior. This allowed me to really enjoy the show and mix the coverage up a bit, providing a more well-rounded viewing experience. I’ll be presenting the show in a series of galleries this year, with most information in the gallery captions and complete bikes broken down below, so enjoy!

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Frances Cycles: The Farfarer Trailer

Designed by Quentin Lindh, the Farfarer Trailer is the result of more than 10 years of real-world design and testing. They have been overloaded, dragged through snow, mud and rock gardens. These trailers are very light at less than 10lbs and every piece is designed to never fail. It’s an over-engineered but still lightweight trailer, built for the long haul!

The long, curved tubes provide compliance and spring so the trailer doesn’t bounce around on rough terrain. The hitch is completely rigid so that climbing out of the saddle feels good and neutral. Mid-point couplers on the long tubes allow the trailer to break down and ship in a 36x16x7 box or pack into a normal bike box with a full-size bicycle, allowing for easy travel logistics to and from the tour. Use it in a city or in the country, it’s a perfect mate for hauling a load.

Recently re-worked and now built here by Frances Cycles. Still available in black with grey Cordura load bag, although don’t be surprised to see it pop up in some other colors as well.

Mosaic Cycles Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary at the 2019 NAHBS

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Mosaic Cycles Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary at the 2019 NAHBS

10 years in any industry is reason to celebrate and this year, Mosaic Cycles is doing just that. Choosing NAHBS to showcase unique bikes that epitomize their craft and creativity, we thought we’d share some of the unique builds they’re bringing to the tradeshow this weekend in a NAHBS sneak peek. We’ll keep this entry simple, so check out four of their eight bikes that will be on showcase at NAHBS this year below!

Greg’s Dark Moon SSCX: A Veritable Do It All Bike

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Greg’s Dark Moon SSCX: A Veritable Do It All Bike

Like a Phoenix, rising from the ashes of his old Niner ‘cross bike, Greg‘s new Dark Moon is a veritable do it all and do it all damn good bike. While he loved his RLT 9, there were a few things he didn’t like about it. Enough to have Greg ping Carlos at Dark Moon here in Los Angeles to make something extra special. He loves SSCX, both at the races and around town. He had his Niner set up as a SSCX and races it all season. He wanted the bike to have tight clearances, with tighter angles to offer a responsive and snappy feel.

Even though he wanted a new SSCX race bike, he made sure there were provisions and guides for a rear derailleur and 27.5 “road plus” wheels in case he ever wanted to take the bike on an ultralight tour or bikepacking trip.

Duncan From Transit Cycles’ Black Cat All Road

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Duncan From Transit Cycles’ Black Cat All Road

After spending close to a month in Tucson, I got a good handle on what the cycling community is like in that wonderful city. Well, in the winter anyway, summer is another story. One place I found myself stopping by frequently for events is Transit Cycles. With Spencer’s gallery being one of my favorite Shop Visits on this site, I didn’t feel it necessary to completely revisit Transit, photographically. While they did move to a new location since Spencer’s piece, many of the vignettes and textures are still relevant to Transit’s modus operandi. I did, however, feel compelled to check out their new space and hit some highlights, and as the title implies, to shoot the owner, Duncan’s, Black Cat All Road.

Moots Announces the New Rout YBB Micro-Suspension All Road

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Moots Announces the New Rout YBB Micro-Suspension All Road

With clearance for a 45mm tire, three bottle cages, ultra-precise titanium construction, and a geometry tuned for all day dirt rides, the Moots Rout couldn’t get any better. Then, it did. Moots just announced the introduction of the YBB micro-suspension for their new Rout YBB all-road bike. Head over to Moots for more details.

A Madrean Rock ‘n’ Road Tucson Special Tracklocross

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A Madrean Rock ‘n’ Road Tucson Special Tracklocross

Hubert d’Autremont from Madrean Fabrication is building bikes that he wants to ride. From a chubby road bike, to a bikepacking rig, and even a bird as strange as this. The Tucson Special is a single speed or fixed gear with 50mm of tire clearance and more relaxed geometry, tuned for hitting cutty singletrack around town and jumping curbs. Put a rack and basket on it, flat bars or drops, clipless or platforms. The beauty of the platform is its inherent versatility.

This particular model is built with PAUL hubs, a front Klamper, White Industries Cranks, Bruce Gordon Rock ‘n’ Road tires, an Eriksen seatpost, custom painted stem, titanium townie bars, and a Brooks saddle. With paint done in-house, Hubert is working on dialing in the production process for his bikes and moving towards a production sizing operation. While there is no launch date for a Madrean, he’s getting there.

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AirLandSea

Here’s a chill look at the 333 Fab AirLandSea. If you missed the review and photo feature of this bike, check them out in the column on the left.