In terms of metal work, color palette, aesthetic sense, flexibility,
custom components, and humor, Sacha White of Vanilla Bicycles
has an impressive mix. Nothing gaudy -- his work is beautiful,
practical, harmonious, with a very refined attention to detail.
His website has examples of commuter, road, track, touring, cross,
and mountain bikes. His baby blue trike (as in for 3 year olds) with
custom Phil rear wheels set at negative camber and shod with "race
rubber", custom pedals, custom everything really, wood deck, mini
Brooks saddle and bag, etc. was a crowd favorite.
Still seeing bikes in my head,
Peter Chu
San Francisco, CA