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City Bike Stories
City Bike Stories
City Bike Stories is a reflection on urban cycling, craft, and community, written by our longtime friend Tim Scott. For Tim, who worked in the shop while he was an... Read more...
Snow Ride
Snow Ride
My math homework half completed and Bob Dylan on the turntable, I looked out the window as snow began to fall. First a few scattered flakes spotted the sky but,... Read more...
The Long Winter Ride: How it has changed and what that means.
The Long Winter Ride: How it has changed and what that means.
By Michael Barry  Photography By Camille McMillan  We would meet later in the morning, waiting for the sun to rise high enough to warm the air and melt the frost... Read more...
ALAN Restoration
ALAN Restoration
Through the 70’s and into 80’s the top cyclocross racers and several pro road racers, used Italian made Alan frames as the bonded aluminum frames were some of the lightest... Read more...
How past generations optimized aerodynamics and efficiency
How past generations optimized aerodynamics and efficiency
By Michael Barry  Before the 1980’s, it would be easy to think that racers didn’t consider the effects of air resistance on their performance. Bicycles and clothing hadn't changed much... Read more...
1980s Bianchi ‘Adventure’ Mountain Bike Conversion / Restoration
1980s Bianchi ‘Adventure’ Mountain Bike Conversion / Restoration
Vintage mountain bikes can become great gravel bikes as the frame geometry is suitable, the tire clearances ample enough for large tires and mudguards and the frames resilient, comfortable and... Read more...
City Bike Restoration
City Bike Restoration
Over the years we've collected many used parts and old frames in need of restoration. Much of the old vintage equipment is ideal for building up nice city bikes as... Read more...
The invisible hand of speed: How cars and motorcycles shape pro racing
The invisible hand of speed: How cars and motorcycles shape pro racing
From slipstreams to close calls, motorcycles and cars have long influenced the outcome — and the danger — of the peloton By MICHAEL BARRY for Canadian Cycling Magazine   Vehicles... Read more...
Mariposa City Bicycle
Mariposa City Bicycle
A custom Mariposa city bicycle with integrated lighting SPECIFCIATIONS Frame and Fork: The frame and fork were built with Columbus tubing.  The frame was built to integrate the Rene Herse... Read more...
The beauty and the practicality of a well designed city bicycle
The beauty and the practicality of a well designed city bicycle
By Michael Barry Old bikes often come in the shop, built from the 1930’s to the 70’s, for small repairs or complete restorations. From use they have developed a patina... Read more...
The Race Of Truth
The Race Of Truth
With the World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda wrapping over the weekend, Michael Barry reflects on the time trial, what makes the solo event unique and what it takes to win. ... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad with SRAM Force E1
Mariposa Allroad with SRAM Force E1
A custom Mariposa Allroad bicycle built with Kaisei and Columbus steel tubing, a Ritchey Carbon Allroad fork, SRAM Force E1 2 x 12 speed groupset and Princeton Peak EVO wheelset. ... Read more...