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• Portland builders win awards at Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show

  Ben Farver’s track bike won “Best in Show” over the weekend.(Photo: Argonaut Cycles) Portland bike builders Ben Farver of Argonaut Cycles and Aaron Hayes of Courage Bicycle Manufacturing each picked up trophies at the first annual Rocky... Posted Nov 05 2008, 03:49 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders, courage bicycle manufacturing, argonaut cycles, aaron hayes, ben farver

• Portland framebuilder recognized in ‘Original Six’ campaign

  Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles.(Photos © J. Maus) A new promotional campaign launched by North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) founder Don Walker recognizes the “Original Six” group of frame builders that have exhibited every year... Posted Oct 31 2008, 03:21 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders

• A mini-review and an update on Metrofiets

  Behind the bars of a Metrofiets, with Phillip Ross, my 250-pound load.(Photos © J. Maus) Phillip Ross from Metrofiets stopped by my office yesterday. I never got a chance to ride his Portland-made, bakfiets-inspired bike at the Oregon Manifest show, so... Posted Oct 24 2008, 05:32 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders, metrofiets, bakfiets

• Putting the ‘hands’ in handmade

  These cards were available at a party hosted by Wieden+Kennedy as part of the Oregon Manifest Bike Show. After the opening day of the Oregon Manifest show, Wieden+Kennedy hosted the Blowout Afterparty. (Photo © J. Maus) Attendees were welcomed into W... Posted Oct 13 2008, 03:00 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, The Scene, oregon manifest handmade bike show

• Oregon Manifest: Day 2 slideshow

  Freak bikes were party of the show at the Oregon Manifest.- Slideshow below - The first annual Oregon Manifest Bike Show is now in the history books. I’ve got more coverage to come — including a full report on last night’s Roller Races... Posted Oct 13 2008, 03:32 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, oregon manifest handmade bike show

• Portland made ‘Metrofiets’ makes its debut

  The new Metrofiets cargo bike.(Photos © J. Maus) I first shared news that a pair of Portlanders were working on a locally made version of the legendary Dutch “bakfiets” cargo bike back in February. Since then, I haven’t heard much from... Posted Oct 12 2008, 03:45 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, oregon manifest handmade bike show, metrofiets

• ‘Autobikeographical’ posters from the Oregon Manifest Show

  The other night I ran into Joe Staples and got even more excited for the upcoming Oregon Manifest Show. Joe works for Wieden + Kennedy (the global ad firm with a headquarters in downtown Portland whose clients include Starbucks and Nike just to name a... Posted Oct 08 2008, 05:56 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders, oregon manifest handmade bike show

• Manifest preview: Neal Fegan of Montana Transit Authority

  Neal Fegan and “Blue” outside his shop in St. Johns.View slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) Neal Fegan will exhibit his distinctive art bikes at the Oregon Manifest Handmade Bike Show (October 10-12 in Portland). I visited his shop in St. Johns... Posted Oct 02 2008, 05:07 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: People, Front Page, Business, Advocacy, Framebuilders, The Scene, st johns, montana transit authority, Bike Builders, neal fagan

• Chris King hires Jay Sycip, looks toward Cielo Cycles rebirth

  Chris King’s marketing director Chris Distefano (L) and Jay Sycip at an event in Portland back in May.(Photos © J. Maus) Portland’s reputation as a hotbed for custom bike building has just taken another major leap forward with news breaking... Posted Sep 08 2008, 01:17 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders

• Oregon Manifest bike show announces venues, exhibitors, and more

  Coming to Portland October 10-12. The Oregon Manifest show has come a long way since I last reported about it back in May. Organizers have nailed down exciting venues, a new presenting sponsor, and an impressive list of over 40 exhibitors (that includes... Posted Sep 03 2008, 02:38 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Framebuilders

• Catching up with Tony Pereira (and a surprise from Chris King)

  Tony Pereira in his shop.(Photos © J. Maus) This afternoon I stopped by the shop of local bike builder Tony Pereira. Tony has come a long way since I first made note of his arrival in Portland (via Salt Lake City) back in November of 2005. Since then... Posted Aug 21 2008, 07:23 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Business, Framebuilders

• Bike show in Southern Oregon will feature Portland framebuilders

  Detail from event poster.(Large version here) A custom bike show in Southern Oregon will feature builders from Oregon, Washington and California, including the debut of two new builders from Portland. The first-ever Southern Oregon Custom Bicycle Show... Posted Aug 21 2008, 02:59 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Rides/Events, Framebuilders

• Handmade bikes are a hit; airport exhibit will extend through December

  Travelers take in bikes at an exhibit at PDX airport.(Photos © J. Maus) An exhibit of Oregon-made bicycles currently on display at the Portland International Airport has proven to be so ppoular with travelers that it will be extended through the busy... Posted Aug 08 2008, 02:16 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders

• Portland builders craft bikes for ‘Rapha Continental’

  “Custom frame building is both a science and an art. It is an ever-evolving process of geometry, wizardry and psychology… “– from Rapha’s website High-end cycling apparel company Rapha chose two Portland-based framebuilders... Posted Aug 05 2008, 02:54 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders

• Oregon framebuilders will exhibit at Bridge Pedal expo

  Hardwood bicycles from Renovo will be among the locally produced bikesat the event.(Photo © J. Maus) Members of the Oregon Bicycle Constructors Association (OBCA) have been invited to display their work at the upcoming Bridge Pedal Health and Wellness... Posted Aug 05 2008, 01:10 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Framebuilders