NAHBS 2013: Ogre gets their weld on…and on and on and on

I’m sorry, I just can’t bring myself to like this.

mtn bike is cool. reminds me of factory expansion chambers on 125/250/500cc gpbikes.

Well the aesthetic is cool…very cyberpunk. Also totally unnecessary.
I just want to know how much that road frame weighs. Seriously, lets make guesses. I say at least 10 pounds. Maybe 15?

Does this site make a BIG DEAL out of every terrible builders design?I know there has to be some good custom bike builders that can make something different but still aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Cool stuff. I would never buy those bikes to ride them, but they’re interesting aesthetically (which I’m guessing is the point).

they could do a zillion welds, but could not finish wrapping the bars.

I like look of the mountain bike a lot.

These welds are scary though. It’s almost as if the bikes are designed to fail.

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bike made to hang on a wall not ride…………yes the wall of a dumpster…..lol

seriously look how far back the saddle is behind the center of the BB. more like a Schwinn cruiser. i cannot even comment on the welds. just mortified. 🙁

it’s one thing to innovate and take a chance on something new, but this is a mockery of what this show is all about.

I think a lot of people (read: everyone so far) forget that at NAHBS you need to stand out to get noticed. This is one way to do it, and i’d to see you lot try and weld that well!

Wow! The work by this builder is amazing! The best I have ever seen at NAHBS. The were builders from other booths coming over and drooling in awe of the ingenuity and craftsmanship.

These bikes are amazing. I’m giddy.

That MTB frame looks like a JDM exhaust.

I think these frames show a lot of interesting ideas. Yeah, they are kind of whack as a whole, but I think shows like this are really for showing new concepts and sharing ideas. of course you’re not going to spend $9000 on this. it’s not for riding. it’s for demonstration of ideas.

love the idea of a non-carbon integrated handle bar. Has anyone done these for a road bike before? I think the blocky fabricated monocoque thing is an interesting way of approaching it. we see similar shapes with composites and hydroforming, why not do it in titanium if you’ve got the skill to do it?

I think these bikes do just what they are meant to do: be inspirational and provocative…….and maybe be a bit goofy.

The most unique bikes at NAHBS this year and yes I was there. These guys stepped it up a notch in fabrication. Need to see them in person to truly appreciate the craftsmanship.

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Hey you all,many of you were worried about the welds to be weak, This guy builds a Trial bike which was the 2nd overall on the national championship, and absolutely lightest and the best trial bike ever. Some pros checked the frames and were surprised as to how rigid and light the frame is.