We just wrapped up an amazing weekend in Portland at the 2025 MADE Show. We’re still buzzing from the energy, conversations, and incredible craftsmanship on display. This show continues to be one of the best gatherings for handmade bikes and passionate builders, and we were proud to be a part of it.
We brought three heavy hitters from our permanent collection: a 1974 Albert Eisentraut, a 1979 Joe Breeze (Joe’s personal race bike) and the legendary 1979 Charlie Cunningham CCPROTO. Below are some pics taken by the folks at MADE.
1974 Albert Eisentraut
Manganese-molybdenum steel • Built in Oakland, CA
Often called the dean of U.S. custom frame builders, Eisentraut was known for thin, straight-tapered lugs and elegant, sculptural design. He began racing in 1955, built his first frame in 1959, and went full-time in 1969 at Berkeley’s Velo-Sport. By 1971, his Oakland shop was training future greats like Joe Breeze and Bruce Gordon. His frames carried top racers including George Mount, John Howard, Mike Neel, and Connie Carpenter.
1979 Joe Breeze
Nickel-plated steel • Built in Mill Valley, CA
Joe Breeze began custom building road racing frames in 1974, before making his first modern mountain bike, the 1977 Breezer. He made this road bike for himself in 1979, and rode it during his last year of USCF racing as a Category 1 rider. The frame and fork are nickel plated, and the bike is outfitted with most of its original parts. Features Reynolds 21/24-gauge DB main frame,Columbus SL blades and stays, re-cut Nervex Professional lugs, Peter Johnson-style seat post binder with seatstay points and Breeze shifter mounts with internal lever stops.
1979 Charlie Cunningham CCPROTO
6061 aluminum frame • Built in Fairfax, CA
Cunningham, with a background in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, built his first mountain bike in 1979. He favored large-diameter aluminum tubing, steep angles, and low bottom brackets for stability. Outfitted with wide rims, fat tires, and drop bars, the CCPROTO featured many innovations—purpose-built forks, chainstay-mounted brakes, and wide-spaced hubs—that became industry standards. Cunningham built just 178 frames before ending production in 1993.
We can’t wait for next year. What should we bring next time?
Be sure to check our Instagram for more pics and reels from the show!
