Features

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...

Mariposa Bike Fit At Dai Endurance. Sacramento, California

January 12, 2018

We are excited to announce a new partnership with Dai Endurance in Sacramento, California. Dai Endurance was founded by former U. S. National and professional teammates of Dede and Michael...

Picafort Treader

January 3, 2018

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...

A Foreign World

December 13, 2017

Words: Michael Barry, Painting: Mike Rosen, Photograph: Walter Lai This black, cream and white oil painting of Eddy Merckx and Felice Gimondi hung above me for decades - first on...

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

December 11, 2017

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...

Vintage Mariposa Feature: David Harris' 1988 Road Bicycle

December 7, 2017

This Mariposa was built for David Harris in 1988 and painted for him by an artist friend from Toronto Island. David was a filmmaker and a world class hang-glider (he...