NAHBS 2014

For the past 10 years, independent bicycle builders have been showing off their latest bikes at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show. We paid it a visit, and here's a look at some of the things that really caught our eye.

Some bicycle designers find that the random nature of pure bamboo makes it a little too unpredictable for producing frames of a consistent character and quality. That's why two frame builders have developed some interesting work-arounds.

When you want to climb or sprint on your bike, what do you do? That's right, you get your butt off the saddle and shift your weight forward. According to Felton Zimmerman, however, going off-saddle like that hampers your performance. His solution? The Darwin Bicycle.

Gizmag gets a close look at Chris Connor's new DURT mountain bike at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which has a frame made from steam-bent, locally-sourced reclaimed wood reinforced with Kevlar.

Of all the things that cause wear, tear and noise on a mountain bike, chain slap is certainly one of the most annoying. While there are things that can be done to minimize it, California-based Cycle Monkey has taken a unique approach – the company has created a chain slap-unfriendly drive train.

While there are already products that let you charge your phone while cycling, they tend to clutter up the handlebars and stem. Sinewave Cycles' new Reactor, however, is mostly integrated into the bike's existing steerer tube, keeping external hardware to a minimum.

Tandem bicycles are great for allowing couples to ride together, but they're not exactly conducive to riding by yourself. While you could just buy a tandem and a solo bike, Calfee Design has built a tandem that can be converted into a single.