This is 3rd place. I was so sick with allergies this weekend. I only went today (Sunday) to collect the bike. I didn't go Friday or Saturday. We went there at 3:00, the awards ceremony is at 4:00. Worst Autorama ever for me. Bummer because I think this is my last Autorama. Of course I say that...
Another day, another Autorama. Looks pretty sparse again this year. They put me in the same exact spot as last year.
Luckily I'm looking down on some sweet Impalas and Caddies. Probably about 10 bikes this year. More pics to follow.
If interested contact me and I'll hook you up with the owner. It's in Rancho Cordova, Cali at Ventana Mountain Bikes. They can ship. I'm just doing them a favor. I worked there for 8 years, best job I ever had.
Oh yeah. Small frame builders also do a lot of shadow work for other companies. That's where another company pays you to make one-offs.
Examples;
One year the TDF had a number of Ventana frames. Pro riders are very finicky about fit and geometry. Sometimes a stock frame won't fit.
A couple...
Made a few changes. Sitting in the back room waiting on them. I decided to go with a Panther chainguard. I have one in perfect condition. It only lacks chrome.😁