Philly Bike Expo 2021 - Handcrafted & Custom Bikes
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Mountain Road got to nerd out on some incredible custom bike creations at the 2021 Philly Bike Expo. In our latest YouTube video, we take a closer look at some of the unique bikes on display at the expo, and chat with a few of the builders to hear all the details about their bikes. The bikes in this video are truly remarkable!
Frontier Bikes showcased an absolutely stunning single speed gravel bike, fitted with an eye-catching handlebar by Btchn' Bikes (It's a must see!). Groovy Cycleworks amazed us with a creation that was beautifully constructed, despite a parts shortage and a very limited timeframe, even going as far as self-fabricating the fork, handlebars, seatpost, and cranks (Wow!). Pratt Frameworks had their Oysters Rock steel gravel bike on display, while Bishop Bikes showed off what a bike looks like when kitted out with the latest 12-speed Shimano Dura-Ace groupset.
Don’t miss the collaboration between Untitled Cycles and Bag Bags which earned them the 2021 People’s Choice Award for their artistic creation that drew inspiration from Sophie Taeuber-Arp's 1937 painting titled Composition. Other bikes of note include the rugged bikes from Tanglefoot Cycles (complete with an Ignite components crankset) and also some beautifully restored vintage bikes by Velo Classique. Befitting Bicycles had some jaw-dropping high-end carbon frames on their stand, while Mars Cycles along with Junkyard Cats (Bilenky Cycleworks) showcased loads of exceptional bikes at their booth. It’s impossible to list all the details here and you’ll simply have to check it out for yourself. Check out the video here!
Our awesome day at the expo was finished off with a sunset cruise from the Convention Center back to our hotel on the other side of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The next day, we joined the PBE Squad for their Easy Like Sunday Morning ride. It was so great to catch some glimpses of the gravel and trails on offer around the city. Stay tuned for this special episode of the next Gravel Ride of the Week! Thank you to all involved in putting together this event. We were so glad to be able to participate and will certainly be back in the future. If you ever get the chance to visit Philadelphia in early November, this event should definitely be on your calendar!
- Wiehan
