Features

GREG CURNOE AND HIS MARIPOSAS
GREG CURNOE AND HIS MARIPOSAS
It was in 1974 that the celebrated artist from London, Ontario, Greg Curnoe came to our store, Bicyclesport in downtown Toronto. He was obviously very interested in cycling and very... Read more...
In Search Of Perfection
In Search Of Perfection
By Dan Bereskin. Winning Magazine  The following article was published in Winning Magazine in the early ‘80’s. It is a conversation on bicycles, art and design between Mike Brown, Mike... Read more...
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 Road Integrated with SRAM Red
Mariposa Road Integrated with SRAM Red
We recently built this custom Mariposa Road Integrated bicycle with a mix of Kaisei and Columbus tubing, a Columbus Trefoil Integrated fork, Sram Red 2 x 12 speed groupset, Zipp... 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...
The Shop Bike: Decades old, laden with memories, for everyday use.
The Shop Bike: Decades old, laden with memories, for everyday use.
The front of the shop had an elegant entrance with large glass windows on King Street, a few doors in from Jarvis Street, in the centre of Toronto. My father... Read more...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Paris Roubaix and Flanders Winning Wheels and Tires
Paris Roubaix and Flanders Winning Wheels and Tires
The 2024 Paris Roubaix, Tour of Flanders and Milan San Remo were the fastest editions ever. The peloton is traveling faster due to numerous reasons: including increased carbohydrate consumption and... 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 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...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Lugano. Paris. 1950
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Lugano. Paris. 1950
In the seventies, we had a good number of regular visitors to our shop on King Street in downtown Toronto. One of the regulars was a Frenchman, named Jean, who... 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 Bicycles: The Essence of What We Do
Mariposa Bicycles: The Essence of What We Do
Cinematographer, Luke McCutcheon, Jacq Antrade and team beautifully capture the essence of what we do at Mariposa Bicycles in this short film. https://youtu.be/LigpR_oUbQU Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Praderio. Gallarate, Italy. 1950
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Praderio. Gallarate, Italy. 1950
Gino Bartali's frustrations with the Italian back-peddling derailleurs encouraged him to approach the Vittoria Company, makers of the Margherita derailleur, and propose that he finance the production of a derailleur... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Ultegra R8170 Groupset
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Ultegra R8170 Groupset
A custom Mariposa road disc bike built with kaisei lightweight tubing, a Ritchey WCS Road Disc Fork with clearance for 700C x 30mm tires, a Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 2... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Road Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: Road Bicycle
A new lugged steel rim brake road bike built with Kaisei tubes, a Ritchey WCS carbon fork with clearance for up to 700C x 30mm tires, a Shimano Ultegra 8000... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: A Classic Road Bike
Mariposa Feature: A Classic Road Bike
This classic rim brake road bike was built with lightweight Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Carbon Ritchey road fork that accepts 700C x 30mm tires. With a Dura-Ace mechanical, rim... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Classic Road Bicycle with a Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Mechanical Groupset
Mariposa Feature: Classic Road Bicycle with a Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Mechanical Groupset
SPECIFICATIONS: Frame: Custom Mariposa lugged frame, built with Kaisei tubing Fork: ENVE Road Shift / Brake Levers: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Derailleurs: Shimano Dura-Ace 9100 Brakes: Shimano... Read more...
Cappellino, Cap, Casquette....
Cappellino, Cap, Casquette....
Rain tapped against the Team Sky bus window. The eight of us sat quietly in our chairs, some with their eyes closed and headphones on, others studying the race book... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Di2
Mariposa Feature: Road Disc Bicycle with Shimano Di2
A new road disc bike ready to roll with a Shimano Di2. The frame was built with Kaisei tubing, lugged and a Ritchey WCS Road Disc fork. The wheels were... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: 29er Mountain Bike
Mariposa Feature: 29er Mountain Bike
A custom fillet brazed steel 29er mountain bike with a Shimano XT mechanical 1x groupset and handbuilt wheels with DT Swiss hubs and rims. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing, fillet brazed... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Although we all know that it’s easier to climb on a bike that’s lighter... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: City Bike designed and built for the Vancouver Mountains
Mariposa Feature: City Bike designed and built for the Vancouver Mountains
A new city bike off to Vancouver. Built with Kaisei tubing, a Genesis carbon fork (with carrier mounts, internal hydraulic disc brake routing and dynamo light routing), a 1x White... Read more...
The Quest To Build A Better Wheel
The Quest To Build A Better Wheel
A Conversation With Marty Crotty, Founder Of Princeton Carbonworks We visit with Marty Crotty, Founder of Princeton Carbonworks and learn about PCW's quest to build a better wheel, their background,and... 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...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Princeton CarbonWorks makes wheels that feature a sinusoidal rim pattern. What does that mean,... 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...
F40 / M50 Stool Wins Best Of Canada Design Award
F40 / M50 Stool Wins Best Of Canada Design Award
We are thrilled to receive a Best of Canada Product Design Award for our F40/M50 stool collaboration with Fig40 Design. Canadian Interiors 2020 Winners F40/M50 Stool designation Shop F40/M50 Stools... Read more...
Industrial Design Studio Fig40 Designed a New Kind of Bike Seat
Industrial Design Studio Fig40 Designed a New Kind of Bike Seat
In collaboration with local bicycle manufacturer Mariposa, Fig40 has created a three-legged stool that perfectly captures their own design philosophy By Gregory Furgala for Design Lines Magazine Photography by Walter... Read more...
In The News
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevent. Recently two young American pro cyclists, Quinn Simmons and Chloe Dygart were reprimanded by... Read more...
A Case For Handbuilt Wheels
A Case For Handbuilt Wheels
Bicycle wheels make an enormous difference in the way a bike rides and feels on the road or trail. Aside from your frame fit and set-up, wheels and tires are... Read more...
Gravel Tips with Colin Strickland
Gravel Tips with Colin Strickland
My rides on gravel roads tend to be long. This is because the gravel roads near my home in Austin TX are not actually that “near” at all. If you... Read more...
Allied Cycleworks Factory Video Tour
Allied Cycleworks Factory Video Tour
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Made in Toronto: The stylish and iconic Mariposa Bicycles
Made in Toronto: The stylish and iconic Mariposa Bicycles
by Clare Shrybman for TRNTO The staff at Toronto local, Mariposa Bicycles, have been constructing hand-built bicycles since 1969. The company, applying an artisanal process to bicycle construction, crafts each... 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...
F40 / M50 Stool Featured in Designlines Magazine
F40 / M50 Stool Featured in Designlines Magazine
F40 / M50 stools were featured in the most recent issue of Designlines Magazine. Available to purchase here>> Read more...