The Argonauts sought the Golden Fleece, but Argonaut Bicycles received a different treasure of sorts – it was named Best in Show at the recent 10th edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
The 2014 NAHBS Award winners are:
- Best City or Utility Bike: Cykel Mageren
- Best Road Bike: Kent Eriksen Cycles
- Best Mountain Bike: Breadwinner Cycles
- Best Cyclocross Bike: Retrotec & Inglis Cycles
- Best Track Bike: Six-Eleven Bicycle Co.
- Best Tandem Bike: Co-Motion Cycles
- Best Fillet Frame: Ellis Cycles
- Best Tig Frame: Kent Eriksen Cycles
- Best Layup: Argonaut Cycles
- Best Finish: Independent Fabrication
- Best Theme: SyCip Bicycles
- Best New Builder: Harvey Cycles
- President’s Choice: Peacock Groove
- People’s Choice: Six-Eleven Bicycle Co.
- Best in Show: Argonaut Cycles
Next year’s NAHBS will be held in Louisville, Kentucky.
American bicycle company Argonaut Cycles has made a bold promise in its attempt to “re-define custom,” but that is what the Portland, Oregon based company is looking to do with its new carbon fiber road frame business.