Philly Bike Expo Recap, Part 2
Welcome back to our exclusive coverage of the 2024 Philly Bike Expo! In Part 1, we delved into a thrilling array of bikes showcasing a delightful fusion of innovation and craftsmanship, all adorned with an abundance of VO products. But hey, we know variety is the spice of life, so in this eagerly anticipated second installment, we're taking a different route. Today, we're shining a light on some equally impressive rides that stand out on their own merits without VO bits. Because let's be real, our love for bikes knows no bounds, whether they're adorned with VO goodies or not. So saddle up and join us as we explore the eclectic world of cycling, because at the core, we're all just passionate bike nerds.
Memento Cycles
Bishop Bikes
Chris of Bishop Bikes should be nicknamed "The Mailman", because he always delivers. Neil from ATW Builds commissioned this one. It's wild, tight, and features some amazing paint details.
Haute Cycles
Befitting Bicycles
Royal H Cycles
We featured Bryan's work in part 1, but he also had this modern roadie on display with a cool story. His client had an old Medici that was battered and bruised after years of use. What started as a potential restoration, turned into a new bike when the fit of her original bike started to become an issue.
They decided to keep as many of the paint details from the original bike as an homage. It works really well!
Dogwood Cycleworx
And the People....
I walked around with my Camp Snap Camera to grab some vibes of the expo. I loved using this camera since it was so light, inconspicuous, and toylike. It was downright fun. See you next year!
As always, such thoughtful content. Thanks for taking the time to make it up to the show! So glad the VO crew was there to represent.
Wow.! A great review of that show! Looks like some genuine innovation was on exhibit there.! The world and the science of two wheel transportation. Excellent.!
I thought it cool that the Memento folks rode those show bikes with us on the “Party Pace” ride to the gathering at Keystone Bike!
I took have an affinity for triple triangle frames (and triple cranks, too), though GT’s design had the top tube extend through the seat tube a bit.
Looks like ‘91-‘93 are coming back full circle; splatter paint and GT-esque triple triangles.
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