July 10th, 2009 by

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Speedway, Indiana (July 9, 2009) - Leading up to its sixth edition, the North American Handmade Bicycle Show (NAHBS) has seen strong exhibitor registration numbers as frame builders and other exhibitors react positively to NAHBS’ recent announcement of Richmond, Virginia as its 2010 venue.

NAHBS Founder Don Walker commented, “We had a great show in Indianapolis [in 2009] and next year will be our first time on the East Coast, so I expected that registration would get off to a good start. But the quality of the exhibitors is even better than I expected. I’m really pleased with where we’re at.”

Over 45 exhibitors have thus far committed to Richmond, including frame builders ranging from perennial favorites like Richard Sachs to newer builders like Signal Cycles. Returning from Japan will be frame builder Cherubim, winner of the Best Track Bicycle and President’s Choice awards at NAHBS 2009. Clothing brands like Japan’s CCP and component manufacturers like Chris King are also on board.

A frame builder since 1972, Sachs has witnessed firsthand NAHBS’ effect on the handmade bicycle community. “NAHBS has reintroduced an excitement around the craft of frame building that’s been missing for decades. I’ve exhibited every year since the show started and I can’t imagine not being there.”

Signal Cycles debuted at the 2008 show in Portland and co-founder Matt Cardinal credits NAHBS for much of the company’s success. “NAHBS was the perfect venue to launch Signal,” he said. “There’s nowhere else where we could have received

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