North American Handmade Bicycle Show 2010 - Part five

Free from the usual constraints of mass production and cost cutting, creations shown at NAHBS exhibited a level of craftsmanship and detail that you'll very rarely see on a showroom floor. Bikes here generally aren't judged on weight, stiffness or aerodynamics but rather their aesthetics, their artistry, their creativity and most importantly how well the finished product reflects the desires and personality of its end user – price be damned in some cases.