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April 6, 2021April 10, 2021

Restoration Feature: A Ride On My Gios

  In April the thoughts of the tifosi turn to the spring classics.  The cobbled classic, Paris Roubaix would have been run last weekend if it hadn’t been cancelled due…

Posted in Equipment, Photos, Restoration, Vintage Bicycles, Vintage Bicycles  •  1 Comment on Restoration Feature: A Ride On My Gios
June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Allied Cycle Works: A Factory Tour In Photos

Allied Cycleworks moved into their new factory in Bentonville, Arkansas in the month of March and they are finally settled in. “Design, market, sell.” Normally, this is the holy trinity of North American…

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October 3, 2018November 6, 2018

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Di2 Bicycle, Mondrian Inspired

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,…

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September 11, 2018September 11, 2018

Restoration Feature: A 1971 Mariposa Randonneur

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…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Photos, Randonneur, Restoration, Vintage Bicycles  •  2 Comments on Restoration Feature: A 1971 Mariposa Randonneur
August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

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

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…

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June 19, 2018June 20, 2018

Vintage Bicycle Feature: Bianchi. Italy, 1953

By Mike Barry Sr. Photography by Walter Lai At the London bike show in 1952, the Dunlop Company showed a movie that features all the highlights of the 1952 cycling…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, History, Photos, Restoration, Vintage Bicycles  •  3 Comments on Vintage Bicycle Feature: Bianchi. Italy, 1953
April 21, 2018May 11, 2018

Mariposa Feature: 650B All-Road Touring Bicycle

Frame:  Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork:  Whisky Carbon with fender mounts Paint: Metallic grape and pearlescent yellow Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra Di2 Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Chainwheel:…

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April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

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.…

Posted in Design, Equipment, History, Photos, Randonneur, Restoration  •  1 Comment on Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens
March 22, 2018May 11, 2018

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:…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Photos  •  1 Comment on Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bike with Dura-Ace Di2
March 8, 2018May 11, 2018

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.…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Racing, Randonneur, Touring  •  1 Comment on Mariposa Feature: Cyclocross / Gravel Racing SRAM eTap Bicycle
February 23, 2018May 11, 2018

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…

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December 11, 2017

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…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment  •  2 Comments on Mariposa Feature: All-Road Bicycle with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic

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