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Rocky Mountain Show: Magnesium, aluminium, track bikes and more

These are some of the most unique dropouts we've seen in some time.

  • René Herse aims to blend 1930s French bicycle style with modern materials and construction methods.
  • The custom lugs are fully handbuilt by renowned framebuilder Mark Nobilette, who also brazes the tubes.
  • The classic-looking front and rear light housings actually contain fully modern (and bright) LED emitters.
  • A stem-mounted switch feeds power from the Schmidt front hub dynamo to the lights.
  • Paketa's road frame looks like a standard TIG-welded aluminum rig at first…
  • …unlike you realise that it's made from magnesium.
  • The bridgeless chain stays are reinforced with svelte-looking plate gussets top and bottom.
  • Both the non-driveside and driveside dropouts are fully replaceable.
  • Paketa's frame repertoire also includes mountain, time trial/triathlon, and even tandem styles.
  • Groundupdesigns displayed a number of intriguing track machines at this year's inaugural Rocky Mountain Bicycle Show.
  • The pierced top tube is apparently a trademark feature of Groundupdesigns builder Eric Baar.
  • These are some of the most unique dropouts we've seen in some time.
  • Baar also built the custom steel fork.
  • 120mm OLD spacing is used both front and rear to allow for maximum gearing flexibility. Need a different ratio? Just swap front-to-back.
  • The unique finish is brushed right into the steel tubing.
  • And why yes, that does look like an old Ringlé Moby post head grafted on to a new shaft.
  • daVinci's unique Independent Coasting System drivetrain does just that: allow both captain and stoker to pedal at their own pace.
  • The built-in 2:1 gearing runs half-sized chainrings which presumably shifter better than typical setups.
  • daVinci also offers complete tandems with its ICS drivetrain built right in.
  • Civilian Bicycle Company arguably stole the show with this beautiful townie.
  • The rear brake housing stop is neatly brazed on to the seat stay.
  • The striking two-tone theme even carries straight through to the company logo.
  • If you haven't seen bikes like these on your streets, you will soon.
  • The understated finish is capped off with a brazed-on Civilian logo.
  • Mark Nobilette showed up with this timeless-looking lugged steel frame.
  • Craftsmanship like this isn't easy to come by but Nobilette has been regularly pumping it out for years.
  • Almost too pretty to ride…
  • Victoria Cycles is based in Salida, Colorado and claims its double top tube configuration offers a more compliant ride.
  • Eww… bugs.
  • Renold Yip is not only a framebuilder out of Fort Collins, Colorado but also a certified Serotta fit technician.
  • Subtle but pretty.
  • Yipsan also showed off this beautiful steel 29er.
  • How many curves do you see here?
  • LenzSport's unique concentric main pivot allows for full-suspension singlespeed setups like on this 29
  • LenzSport's other pet project is the snowgoing Brawler.
  • This Zinn hardtail is configured to use 650b mountain bike, 26
  • How long are your legs again? Zinn Cycles offers custom cranks as long as 220mm.
  • David Tiemeyer has built frames for several US Olympic teams and uses his PositionCycle to dial in the perfect fit.
  • Edge Composites was on hand with its diverse array of carbon rims and components… not to mention a carbon display stand!
  • Hudz now offers its aftermarket lever hoods in clear as well as soft compound rubber.
  • The Shimano-specific Hudz feature a flatter top and finger grips down below.
  • New for 2009 from Hudz are cable donuts in a wide range of colours.
  • King stainless and tubular titanium cages are bent on this assembly line-style jig.
  • Durango, Colorado-based Bouré Bicycle Clothing specialises in custom-fit kit. Wool styles are made for Bouré by Woolistic.

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These are some of the most unique dropouts we've seen in some time.

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