Guru Cycles Guru is the most sophisticated and technologically advanced manufacturer of full carbon, titanium and steel frames—all proudly made in our Montreal facility. Our 2011 lineup of road, tri and metal frames includes the award-winning Guru Photon—currently the world’s lightest custom frame. We are also extremely proud of the design and engineering that went into our Guru CR.901 and Guru CR.701, the world’s only full custom carbon monocoque aero-profiled triathlon frames. Guru also makes the world’s first and only software-driven, motor-controlled fit machine—the Guru Dynamic Fit Unit (or DFU). Recently patented and after two years of testing and engineering, Guru Cycles has finalized the development of our computerized robotic-assisted bicycle fitting system. With patented drive train, motors, actuators and proprietary software, Guru has revolutionized the fit process by drastically increasing efficiency and by creating an interactive experience for the client. Laval, Quebec, Canada / 450.687.6644 / GuruCycles.com
Hampsten Cycles / Stephen Hampsten Hampsten Cycles was founded in 1999 by ex-pro racer Andy Hampsten (founder of Cinghiale Cycling Tours) and his brother, Steve, a former chef and metal fabricator. We focus on road bikes with skinny tires, fender bikes with bigger tires and gravel road bikes using even bigger tires. In the past we relied on companies such as Moots/ Kent Eriksen, Parlee, Co-Motion, Indy Fab and others to supply us with our custom road bikes. Now we do almost everything in-house in Seattle and our focus is on steel—welded, lugged and stainless— and titanium, both straight-gauge and butted. We think bicycles are a hell of a lot of fun.
Seattle, Wash. / 206.852.5199 / Hampsten.com
Helm Cycles / Herbert Helm I I I I first became interested in bicycle framebuilding during my senior year of high school. I’ve worked as an apprentice to Doug Fattic for the past six years, helping around the shop and serving as a brazing instructor for Doug’s framebuilding school. I was able to hone my skills during the three months I spent in Ukraine, building 50 transportation frames for the Ukraine Bicycle Project. Triathlon is one of my passions, so upon my return to the United States, I catered to the local triathlon community, building several tri and road bikes. I officially launched Helm Cycles in 2010 with the goal of carrying on the old English methods of framebuilding while integrating new techniques, styles and materials. Every Helm Cycles frame has a unique balance of art and engineering catered to the needs and desires of each customer. Berrien Springs, Mich. / 269.449.2058 / HelmCycles@gmail.com 42