Features

L'Eroica California 2018

April 18, 2018

Toronto (Cabbagetown) cyclist, Paul Kaminski rode his 1980s Mariposa, which he restored himself in the L'Eroica California April 14-15, 2018.

Mariposa Feature: Team Mariposa Racer, Jack Ciotlos' Cyclocross Bicycle

April 4, 2018

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...

Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens

April 4, 2018

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....

Mariposa Feature: Commuter bike

March 22, 2018

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...

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Dura-Ace Di2

March 22, 2018

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:...

Mariposa Feature: Cyclocross / Gravel Racing SRAM eTap Bicycle

March 8, 2018

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....

Mariposa Feature: All-Road SRAM eTap 650B Fender Bike

February 23, 2018

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...

Disc Breaks: Interview With Michael Barry

February 13, 2018

Michael Barry was interviewed by Angus Morton from Disc Breaks and spoke about empathy in the peloton, taking a new perspective on cycling, and a really diverse range of music....

All-Road Bicycle with 2018 Shimano Di2

February 13, 2018

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...

Documentary: The Gift Of Light.

February 9, 2018

Chris Monette’s beautiful 3 chapter documentary about the origins and ethos of the Growling Beaver Brevet, an annual charity ride held in Collingwood, Ontario. The Growling Beaver supports the Davis...

In The News: 12 Myths In Cycling

January 16, 2018

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...

Mercier, France. 1975

January 15, 2018

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...