Features

Mariposa Number One. 1969

January 15, 2019

Photography by Walter Lai Mariposa Bicycles is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we will be featuring several bicycles from throughout its history, starting with...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Legnano. 1948

January 10, 2019

This Legnano Bicycle was made in Italy in 1948 and it is very similar to the bike that Italian bicycle racer, Gino Bartali used to win the 1948 Tour de...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Bob Jackson Tricycle

January 9, 2019

Bob Jackson, J.R. (John Robert) Jackson, first opened shop in Leeds in 1935 as J.R.J. Cycles using money borrowed from his mother. He built bikes until WWII when all production...

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Moulton Bicycles

December 14, 2018

By Mike Barry Sr. Photography by Walter Lai Since 1885 when Starley introduced the Rover Safety bike, there have been many efforts to improve on his design. Most of those...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic Bicycle

November 22, 2018

Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Whisky No. 9 Cyclocross carbon fork with fender mounts, flat-mount brakes and thru-axles. Front Derailleur: Dura-Ace Di2 Rear Derailleur: Dura-Ace Di2 Crankset:...

Winter Rides: Foul Weather Gear and Tips

November 21, 2018

Winter riding can be a great adventure, a lot of fun and a whole lot better than riding the trainer if you are well prepared, but it can be miserable...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Di2 Bicycle, Mondrian Inspired

October 3, 2018

An all-road bicycle built with a Whisky Carbon No. 9 Road + Fork with thru-axles, flat-mount brakes and fender mounts. This bicycle was built with Shimano Di2, ENVE, Chris King,...

Davis Phinney Foundation Auctions Mariposa Bicycles

September 14, 2018

By Dede Barry and Celestia Howe. Photography by The Pro's Closet Check out the Mariposa Bike auction: - 2018 Mariposa Cyclocross / Gravel Racing Bike 56cm - 2018 Mariposa All-Road...

Restoration Feature: A 1971 Mariposa Randonneur

September 11, 2018

This Mariposa frame and fork was built in 1971 with Nervex lugs and Reynolds 531 tubing. The bike was one of the first out of the shop at 175 King...

Mariposa Feature: Road Disc SRAM eTap Bicycle with ENVE Speed Release Disc Fork

August 27, 2018

This road disc bicycle was built for the Swiss Alps with the ENVE Speed Release Road Disc Fork, SRAM eTap Components, ENVE 3.4 Disc rims, cockpit components and cages, Compass...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Hydraulic bike with shadow fade paint

August 8, 2018

An all-road Mariposa frame built to accept a Whisky carbon disc fork with fender mounts and eyelets for Honjo fenders and a rear carrier. With Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical components, this...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Ultegra Di2

July 19, 2018

Custom graphics Chris King Mango Components Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork: Ritchey WCS Carbon Cross Paint: Smokey Blue and Orange Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra...