Features

Mariposa Allroad converted into a commuter
Mariposa Allroad converted into a commuter
Ten years ago, we built a drop bar Mariposa Allroad bicycle with a SRAM Force 1 x group for the customer with Columbus Spirit tubing, Honjo mudguards, Rene Herse Barlow... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Force XPLR 1 x 13
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Force XPLR 1 x 13
We recently built this custom Mariposa Allroad / Gravel bicycle with Kaisei and Columbus tubing, a Ritchey Gravel Fork, Sram Force XPLR 1 x 13 speed groupset, handbuilt wheels with HED Rims and DTSwiss Hubs. It is... Read more...
Integrated Mariposa Road Bike outfitted with SRAM and Enve
Integrated Mariposa Road Bike outfitted with SRAM and Enve
This Mariposa was built to climb through the Pyrenees or cruise over smooth gravel roads. The round steel tubing has a simple elegance to it and current framebuilding materials allow... 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...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13 speed
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13 speed
Allroad Mariposa built with Columbus and Kaisei tubing, a No. 22 carbon fork and Paragon Machine Works UDH dropouts and built up with a SRAM Red XPLR 1 x 13... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Road Integrated Bicycle with SRAM Red
Mariposa Feature: Road Integrated Bicycle with SRAM Red
This Mariposa road bike was built to use the Columbus Trittico fork with integrated cable routing, a fork designed to be used with steel bicycles. Under the crown and between... Read more...
Ritchey Forks: The Unsung Hero of Bike Building
Ritchey Forks: The Unsung Hero of Bike Building
To the untrained eye, the fork is more than just the front end of the bike. For the craftspeople who design and build bikes, forks are a crucial ingredient in... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
A custom bicycle built with Kaisei tubing and an ENVE Adventure fork. This bicycle was built up with a SRAM Force AXS groupset, ENVE handlebars, stem, seatpost and wheels and... Read more...
Elevate your ride: The Pinarello Dogma X with Shimano Ultegra 12-Speed Di2 Hydraulic Groupset and Shimano Ultegra Carbon Wheels
Elevate your ride: The Pinarello Dogma X with Shimano Ultegra 12-Speed Di2 Hydraulic Groupset and Shimano Ultegra Carbon Wheels
Cyclists constantly seek the perfect balance of performance, comfort, and technology. The Pinarello Dogma X, paired with the Shimano Ultegra 12-speed Di2 hydraulic groupset and Shimano Ultegra carbon wheels and... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad
Mariposa Allroad
A custom Allroad bicycle built with Kaisei tubes, lugs, a Whisky Parts Co. carbon fork that accepts fenders, a SRAM Red AXS eTap groupset, Zipp NSW 353 Wheelset and Rene... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad
Mariposa Allroad
This Mariposa Allroad bicycle was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey Gravel Carbon fork. It has Shimano’s new GRX RX820 2 x 12 speed groupset, which provides wider... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle
A custom allroad bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Whisky Carbon Fork that accepts fenders. This bicycle has a Shimano GRX Di2 groupset, ENVE Foundation wheels, René Herse... Read more...
MARIPOSA x FRETORI Bicycle with Shimano GRX LE
MARIPOSA x FRETORI Bicycle with Shimano GRX LE
In 2003, Charlie Bryer watched the UCI Road World Championships in Hamilton, Ontario. As a grade 10 hockey and soccer player, he didn't know much about cycling. However, watching Michael... Read more...
A Custom Mariposa Built for Paris-Brest-Paris
A Custom Mariposa Built for Paris-Brest-Paris
Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a 1200 km (750 mile) Brevet that was founded in 1891. The event is held every 4 years. As in all Brevets, riders need to be self-sufficient,... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Shimano GRX Limited Edition Groupset
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Shimano GRX Limited Edition Groupset
A custom, lugged Allroad bicycle. The frame was built with a combination of Kaisei and Columbus tubing and Ritchey WCS Gravel Carbon fork. It was built up with a Shimano... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Ultegra Di2 R8170 2 x 12 speed
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Ultegra Di2 R8170 2 x 12 speed
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Allied Echo with SRAM Red AXS
Allied Echo with SRAM Red AXS
A new Allied Echo with SRAM Red, ENVE AG25s and Rene Herse Tires. Black in handlebars and Rene Herse Steilacoom Endurance Tires. SRAM Red 2 x 12 speed drivetrain with... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Allroad Bicycle with Dura-Ace Di2
Mariposa Feature: Allroad Bicycle with Dura-Ace Di2
A custom Allroad bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, lugged, brazed and a Ritchey WCS Gravel Carbon Fork. Specifications: Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace R9170 Hydraulic Di2 2 x 11 speed Wheels: Shimano... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Allroad Bicycle with Shimano Ultegra R8170 12 speed
Mariposa Feature: Allroad Bicycle with Shimano Ultegra R8170 12 speed
A custom Allroad bicycle built with Kaisai tubes, lugs and a Whisky carbon fork that accepts fenders. It was built up with a Shimano Ultegra 12 speed hydraulic groupset, ENVE... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Adventure Bike with Shimano GRX Di2
Mariposa Allroad Adventure Bike with Shimano GRX Di2
A custom Mariposa Allroad bikepacking bike with Shimano GRX Di2 2x groupset, ENVE AG25 wheelset, Rene Herse 29" x 2.2" tires and dynamo hub generated lights with a Cinq5 power... Read more...
Winspace G2 Gravel Bicycle with SRAM AXS
Winspace G2 Gravel Bicycle with SRAM AXS
Ready to take you on any adventure; the G2 features progressive, confidence-inspiring geometry, and clearance for up to 50mm tires. This frameset was built up with a SRAM AXS 1x... Read more...
Mariposa Adventure Allroad Bicycle with Shimano GRX Limited Edition
Mariposa Adventure Allroad Bicycle with Shimano GRX Limited Edition
This Mariposa Allroad Adventure bike was built with Kaisei and Columbus tubing, a Salsa Waxwing Carbon Adventure fork with dynamo light routing and a Shimano GRX Limited Edition silver groupset.... Read more...
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 2 x 12 speed groupset
Mariposa Allroad Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 2 x 12 speed groupset
This custom Mariposa frame was fillet brazed with Kaisei tubing, has a Whisky No. 9 Carbon Disc fork, a Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 Di2 groupset, Zipp 303 S wheels and René... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Allroad with SRAM Force AXS 1x
Mariposa Feature: Allroad with SRAM Force AXS 1x
This bicycle was built with lightweight, steel Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Whisky Carbon fork. With a SRAM Force AXS 1x crankset and Zipp 303 Firecrest wheelset, it is designed... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Allroad with Shimano GRX 1x Drivetrain
Mariposa Feature: Allroad with Shimano GRX 1x Drivetrain
A new 650B Allroad bike fillet brazed with Kaisei tubes, a Whisky Road + Disc fork, a Shimano GRX 1x mechanical disc drivetrain, 650B wheels, Honjo Hammered black fenders and... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Allroad GRX 1x Mechanical Hydraulic Disc Bicycle, 650B
Mariposa Feature: Allroad GRX 1x Mechanical Hydraulic Disc Bicycle, 650B
A new 650B gravel bike built with Kaisei tubes, brazed together with lugs, a Ritchey WCS Carbon Gravel fork, a Shimano GRX 1x mechanical disc drivetrain, GRX 650B wheels and... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Adventure Bike with a SRAM AXS Mullet Groupset
Mariposa Feature: Adventure Bike with a SRAM AXS Mullet Groupset
Through snow, cold and Omnicron, we have managed to keep building bikes. This new all-road adventure bike was fillet brazed with Kaisei tubing, an ENVE Adventure Fork, handbuilt Mariposa carriers,... Read more...
Allied Feature: Allied Able Bicycle with Shimano GRX Di2 1x
Allied Feature: Allied Able Bicycle with Shimano GRX Di2 1x
LIGHTWEIGHT, YET BURLY. This ABLE is ready to be ripped around on chunky gravel, hardpack dirt, fire roads and singletrack. Purpose-built for wider tires, but with a shorter rear end... Read more...
Ritchey Feature: Swiss Cross Bicycle
Ritchey Feature: Swiss Cross Bicycle
A new Ritchey Swiss Cross built up with a Shimano GRX mechanical disc 1x groupset. This iconic bike is ready to fly on mixed terrain. It is a size small,... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike
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. Calliper brakes... Read more...
Allied Echo With SRAM Force AXS
Allied Echo With SRAM Force AXS
The Allied Echo is an incredibly versatile bike, as it is designed to transform from a road race to gravel bike with a simple switch of flip chips at the... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 Mullet
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 Mullet
A new gravel bike ready to roll with a Shimano GRX - XTR Di2 mullet for a wider gear range. The frame was fillet brazed and built up with a... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Neo-Retro All-Road Bike with SRAM Force AXS
Mariposa Feature: Neo-Retro All-Road Bike with SRAM Force AXS
This bicycle was built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, lugged and designed to accommodate a steel fork with a threaded steerer, quill stem and cantilever rim brakes and a SRAM AXS... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Shimano Ultegra Di2
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Shimano Ultegra Di2
A Mariposa custom all-road bike: fillet brazed with Kaisei steel, a Whisky flat mount disc fork, Shimano Ultegra Di2, Fast Forward Aero wheels and Honjo fenders. Specifications: Frame: Custom Mariposa... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle
A new mixte city bike built with a Genesis carbon fork (with carrier mounts, hydraulic disc brake routing and hub dynamo light routing), a 1x White Industries M30 crankset, a... Read more...
Allied Feature: All-Road with SRAM Force AXS
Allied Feature: All-Road with SRAM Force AXS
The Allied All-Road is an incredibly versatile bike. It is fast enough for racing on the road, yet with clearance for 700C x 35mm tires, it is fully dialed for... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc Mechanical
Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc Mechanical
This bicycle was built for a customer who resides in the mountainous Basque region. Technical descents and the tendency to rain a lot, made hydraulic disc brakes the logical choice.... Read more...
Allied Feature: Rapha RCC x Allied Able
Allied Feature: Rapha RCC x Allied Able
In 2020, Rapha began a partnership with Allied bicycles to make unique limited edition ABLE frames for Rapha Cycle Club (RCC) members. The unique paint scheme is identical to that... Read more...
His n' Hers Mariposa All-Road Bicycles
His n' Hers Mariposa All-Road Bicycles
These custom all-road bikes were built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, Whisky carbon forks, Campagnolo Chorus 12 speed mechanical groupsets, TRP CX-9 Linear Pull V-Brakes, handbuilt alloy wheels, Whisky Components and... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: 650B All-Road Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: 650B All-Road Bicycle
A 650B All-Road bicycle built with Kaisei tubing, fillet brazed with a Whisky carbon disc fork, a combination of Shimano GRX and Dura-Ace components, and two sets of handbuilt wheels... Read more...
Tips For Winter Cycling
Tips For Winter Cycling
Winter riding can be an enjoyable adventure and a whole lot better than riding the trainer if you are well prepared for the conditions. Unprepared, it can be a miserable... Read more...
Ice-cycle: Schwalbe Winter Marathon Tires Review
Ice-cycle: Schwalbe Winter Marathon Tires Review
Modifications to cycling equipment are interesting and exciting: we see frames, wheels, clothing, and components being updated and improved yearly. However, major changes to the riding experience because of these... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle with SRAM Force AXS
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle with SRAM Force AXS
A new custom all-road bike built with Kaisei tubing, a Ritchey WCS carbon gravel fork, SRAM Force AXS 2 x 12 hydraulic disc groupset, ENVE 3.4 All-Road Disc wheelset and... Read more...
Canadian Cycling Magazine Review: The Allied Able’s unique design gives it a big advantage
Canadian Cycling Magazine Review: The Allied Able’s unique design gives it a big advantage
The Kanza-winning bike is light, nimble and fast With its unique chainstay the Allied Able is highly recognizable, but it’s not a common bike to spot outside of the States.... Read more...
The Girona Grind: Spanish Gravel High in the Pyrenees
The Girona Grind: Spanish Gravel High in the Pyrenees
On our escape from town, dust plumed from our wheels as we pedaled down the gravel alley. The path tucked behind the subdivisions of Girona, Spain, and followed the Ter... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Shimano GRX Di2
Mariposa Feature: All-Road with Shimano GRX Di2
An all-road bicycle built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, a Ritchey WCS gravel carbon thru-axle fork, Shimano GRX Di2 2x groupset and ENVE G23 Gravel wheelset and cockpit components, Chris King... Read more...
RAPHA RCC X ALLIED ABLE
RAPHA RCC X ALLIED ABLE
In 2020, Rapha began a partnership with Allied bicycles to make unique limited edition ABLE frames for Rapha Cycle Club (RCC) members. The unique paint scheme is identical to that... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Cantilever Commuter
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Cantilever Commuter
Built for a Torontonian who rides his bike to work through the city streets with diversions through the parks or on the Don Valley trails. The bike is designed for... Read more...
Allied Feature: All-Road with GRX Di2
Allied Feature: All-Road with GRX Di2
FAST ENOUGH FOR CRITERIUMS, YET FULLY DIALED FOR GRAVEL. IDEAL FOR EVERY SURFACE. Spin to the trailhead, rip around in some dirt, then pop back out on the road and... Read more...
Allied Able with GRX 1x Di2
Allied Able with GRX 1x Di2
The Allied Able was designed for versatility. Not many bikes perform well on a wide range of the terrain. The Able is dialed for sprinting for a city limits signs... Read more...