Mariposa Feature: Growling Beaver Brevet 2016 Bicycle

At the 2016 Growling Beaver Brevet, Mariposa Bicycles donated a frame and fork in an effort to help raise money to help people with Parkinson's. Proceeds went to the Davis Phinney Foundation and Parkingo Wellness. The lucky winner, Steve Varga had the opportunity to build his dream bike, an all-road bicycle that was chromed and painted with stripes. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Chrome and Paint: The frame was chromed and then painted with Mariposa Curnoe inspired stripes. Handlebars and stem were painted to match. A custom beaver decal was placed on the stem. Fork: Ritchey Carbon Disc Cross Fork Rear derailleur: Shimano Ultegra RD-6800 Long cage Front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6800 Crankset: Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 50-34 Cassette: Shimano Ultegra CS-6800 11-32 Chain: Shimano Ultegra Bottom Bracket: Shimano Ultegra Levers: Shimano Hydraulic Shift / Brake Lever Set,ST-RS685 Brakes: Shimano Disc Brakes BR-RS785 Rotor: Shimano Disc Brake Rotor SM-RT99 160mm BrakePads: Shimano Brake Pads Headset: Chris King Threadless 1-1/8" Black Headset spacers: Chris King 1-1/8" Spacers, Black Stem: Custom painted Ritchey WCS Handlebar: Custom painted FSA Energy Compact Seatpost: Ergon carbon seatpost with suspension QuickReleases: ENVE Front hub: DT Swiss 240s Rear Hub: DT Swiss 240s Rims: HED Belgium + 28H Spokes: DT Swiss Nipples: DT Swiss Proloc Wheel build: Handbuilt Tires: Compass Extralight 700C x 38mm Tubes: 700C x 38 Bottle Cages: ENVE Carbon Ribbon: Fizik Tape Gel: Fizik handlebar gel Photography by Jody Wilson