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Tag: Columbus Tubing

February 26, 2021February 27, 2021

In The News

A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. Princeton CarbonWorks makes wheels that feature a sinusoidal rim pattern. What does that mean,…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Health, History, News  •  1 Comment on In The News
November 30, 2020

Industrial Design Studio Fig40 Designed a New Kind of Bike Seat

In collaboration with local bicycle manufacturer Mariposa, Fig40 has created a three-legged stool that perfectly captures their own design philosophy By Gregory Furgala for Design Lines Magazine Photography by Walter Lai…

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August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Cantilever Commuter

Built for a Torontonian who rides his bike to work through the city streets with diversions through the parks or on the Don Valley trails.  The bike is designed for mixed surface riding,…

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April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

In The News

Antonio Colombo, head of Columbus and Cinelli, is putting the final touches on a gallery exhibit of bicycles and art to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Columbus tubing. Colombo…

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January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

DesignTO Exhibition Jan. 17 – 26: F40 / M50

The ‘F40/M50’ project is the result of a collaboration between Mariposa Bicycles, as we celebrate 50 years of building frames using traditional lugged steel construction, and Fig40, an award winning…

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January 8, 2020January 9, 2020

F40 / M50 Design Process

The F40/M50 stool is brazed and painted in the Mariposa workshop using bicycle lugs, tubing and paint. The crown/baseplates at the top of the stool were made in Toronto in…

Posted in Design, Photos  •  2 Comments on F40 / M50 Design Process
September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Mariposa Feature: A Classic Cyclocross Race Bike

A classic cyclocross bike with Paul Component Cantilever brakes, FMB tubular tires, built with Columbus tubing and a tri-colour blue fade paint scheme. Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing Fork: Ritchey WCS Cyclocross…

Posted in Bicycles, Cyclocross Bicycle, Photos, Racing, Team Mariposa, Youth  •  No Comments on Mariposa Feature: A Classic Cyclocross Race Bike
May 31, 2019May 31, 2019

Mariposa All-Road Ultegra Di2

An all-road bicycle with a Whisky Parts Co. disc fork that accepts fenders and Shimano Ultegra Di2 (electric) hydraulic group.     Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing with long point lugs Fork:…

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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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July 19, 2018July 20, 2018

Mariposa Feature: All-Road Ultegra Di2

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…

Posted in Bicycles, Design, Equipment, Photos  •  1 Comment on Mariposa Feature: All-Road Ultegra Di2
June 29, 2018July 6, 2018

Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1963 Ideor. Savona, Italy.

The Ideor bicycle company was one of the most highly respected bike companies in Italy. Established in the early part of the twentieth century in Savona, Ideor produced a complete…

Posted in Bicycles, Equipment, History, Vintage Bicycles  •  2 Comments on Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1963 Ideor. Savona, Italy.
May 29, 2018May 30, 2018

Turas Mor 2018

By Dede Barry Last weekend’s Turas Mor gravel event / vintage cycling celebration was a great way to kick off summer in Ontario.  The event was created by Creemore Springs Brewery.  …

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