Sunday, October 30, 2011

Philly Bike Expo 2011: A few items that caught my eye


The 2011 Philly Bike Expo subtitled its show as Artisans / Activists / Alternatives. Those three ideas were on full display during my Sunday visit. Custom builders, handmade accessories and local bike based activism filled the booths of the Philadelphia Armory. 
Here's a sample of some items that caught my attention (click pics for full size and links for more details):



JP Weigle frame





Integrated Light on the seat tube. (I like the idea of an integrated light but in this position on the seat tube a good sized saddle bag could block it - I would love to see something like this on the seatstays.


Cartridge Cross Frame Mount for Co2 Cylinders - For the rocket booster look

Multi-position rear drop-out with disc brake

Separable frame alternative to S&S Coupler. Frame by Igleheart Customs

Collar over second separation in frame

civilized transportation by Folk Engineered

Vaya bags - made from recycled inner tubes and customizable messenger bags
Peter Mooney Frames

Details on a Peter Mooney frame



silver moon headbadge
Royal H. Cycles

Gold leaf paint on seat tube




Upcycled bike tube bag from Green Guru (my new bike wallet)

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing the bike porn; that JP Weigle frame is the berries.

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  2. It is indeed. My pictures do it no justice.

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  3. The Iglegeart Customs bike uses the same coupling method as Ritchey does on thier breakaway models.

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  4. Anonymous - That's right. The frame maker (Igleart?)did say it was a Ritchey design. It was the first time I'd seen it.

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