Features

Disc Brakes Or Not?
Disc Brakes Or Not?
By Michael Barry Paris Roubaix, the toughest of the one day professional bike races, is not only decided by skill, endurance, power and luck but also on equipment selection. Each... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Team Mariposa Racer, Jack Ciotlos' Cyclocross Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: Team Mariposa Racer, Jack Ciotlos' Cyclocross Bicycle
A cyclocross 1x11 Shimano Dura-Ace / XTR Di2 hydraulic brake racing bicycle built with a Quarq power meter painted with Team Mariposa racing stripes. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long... Read more...
Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens
Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens
A c1950s Jo Routens restoration. A replica Routens front derailleur, the fenders stays and the rear carrier was built in the Mariposa Bicycles - Bicycle Specialties workshop by Michael Barry.... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Commuter bike
Mariposa Feature: Commuter bike
A city bicycle for all conditions. This bicycle was built with lightweight Columbus tubing, an internal gear hub, hub generated dynamo lighting and fenders. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Dura-Ace Di2
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Dura-Ace Di2
All-road bicycle with Dura-Ace Di2 components. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Fork Colours: Metallic purple, vanilla cream and metallic gold Front Derailleur:... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: Cyclocross / Gravel Racing SRAM eTap Bicycle
Mariposa Feature: Cyclocross / Gravel Racing SRAM eTap Bicycle
A new cyclocross / gravel racing thru-axle bike with SRAM eTap, Zipp 303 wheels and rugged Compass Steilacoom Tires. This bike is built for cyclocross and gravel racing and adventures.... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road SRAM eTap 650B Fender Bike
Mariposa Feature: All-Road SRAM eTap 650B Fender Bike
A new all-road 650B fender bike with SRAM eTap, Zipp 303 wheels, custom painted Honjo fenders and Compass Tires. This bike is extremely versatile and built for adventures on the... Read more...
All-Road Bicycle with 2018 Shimano Di2
All-Road Bicycle with 2018 Shimano Di2
All-road bicycle with 2018 Shimano Di2 components, ENVE rims, stem, handlebars, seatpost and bottle cages, Chris King headset and hubs. Photography by Walter Lai   Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with... Read more...
In The News: 12 Myths In Cycling
In The News: 12 Myths In Cycling
Jan Heine, the publisher of Bicycle Quarterly has begun 2018 by debunking 12 Myths In Cycling. According to Jan, 15 years ago, when he launched Bicycle Quarterly, "it seemed that... Read more...
Mercier, France. 1975
Mercier, France. 1975
By Mike Barry Sr. Photography by Walter Lai   The Mercier Company was established in St. Etienne, France in the early part of the Twentieth Century. They produced a large... Read more...
Picafort Treader
Picafort Treader
An all-road winter bike that can be used in the summer months for trail riding. It's good for commuting, long distance cycling or thrashing on the trails. Picafort bicycles are... Read more...
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic
Not only is this All-Road bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic lightweight and responsive for smoother gravel roads but it can accommodate larger 42 mm x 700 c tires for... Read more...