Most bike shops have a sea of disc brake bikes these days with few or no options for those that appreciate the simplicity and merits of calliper brakes. Â Calliper brakes are still very relevant and are the most suitable option for many cyclists.
This bicycle was built for a recent retiree who moved from Toronto back to her home province of Nova Scotia. Â The bike will be ridden on rail trails, packed gravel, road rides and used for light touring and shopping trips. Â With a Shimano 105 mechanical groupset and Velo Orange mid-reach calliper brakes, it is easy to service and has clearance for up to 700C x 35mm tires. Honjo fenders were fitted and a custom Mariposa rear carrier with a chrome finish was built to accommodate panniers.
