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.

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.

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.