A Last Look at the Second Annual San Diego Custom Bicycle Show

This year, San Diego again had the opportunity to showcase the works of some of the nation’s best independent frame builders. Both local builders such as Brian Baylis and builders from the east coast such as Stephen Bilenky exhibited why small custom frame builders are still in high demand.

One of our readers, Everett, had this to say about the show, “the San Diego Custom Bicycle show that occurred this past weekend at the San Diego Town and County Convention Center is not only a chance to observe and interact with the events eponymous custom builders and their bikes, but an affirmation of the unique position San Diego occupies in the cycling universe. As the North American home to international component manufacturer’s, pedal innovators and many other prestigious bicycle related business’, cyclists of San Diego enjoy not only ideal year-round weather, but proximity to the industry.

With the common geographical connection an interesting nexus of ideas occurs. While bicycle racing drives the innovation towards lighter, stronger (and inherently more expensive) products; the custom builder is free to choose to utilize these high-tech creations or rely on time tested traditions. 32x wheels. Steel and Ti frames. Pump pegs and fender mounts.  The resulting crowd of industry and builders is one that recognizes the roles each plays in developing the bicycle as purest expression of human/mechanical transport and the future they share, together, in creating the next user experience; translated from the mind to the workshop to the road or trail.”

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I’ve posted a few video interviews of some of the exhibitors that were showcasing their work at the 2010 SDCBS to give you a flavor of what was available this year.

To peruse the photos of the bikes that were exhibited, feel free to check out the gallery of photos available online.