We are two months into COVID-19 closures and all of our lives and habits have changed immensely. Although we have faced challenges and continue to, there are silver linings: We’ve slowed down,…
In The News
A collection of stories, news and information that we thought you might find interesting and relevant. The World Health Organization says cycling is encourages for both travel and exercise during…
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…
Mariposa Feature: All-Road Dura-Ace Di2 Hydraulic Disc Bicycle
Specifications: Tubing: Columbus with long point lugs Fork: Ritchey WCS Gravel Disc Fork Paint: Platinum with red, yellow and blue stripes Headset: Chris King NoThread Black Sotto Voce Front Derailleur:…
Cinelli Laser. Italy, 1984
A short time after Antonio Colombo took over the management of the Columbus bicycle company, he introduced the Cinelli Laser, the design of which is revolutionary. Although the changes were…
Mariposa Feature: 29er Mountain Bike with Shimano XTR
Specifications: Frame: Columbus tubing, Fillet brazed. Fork: Rockshox SID Ultimate Carbon B4, Suspension Fork, 29”, DebonAir, 100mm, 1-1/8”-1.5”, 15x110mm Thru – Axle, Rake: 51mm, Black, Remote: Included Crankset: Shimano XTR…
Luke, Nestor & A long day in the saddle
In the neighbourhood, snow remained on the lawns in spots where the sun had yet to hit, or where it had been piled high after the last storm. Buds were…
A Mariposa At The Cyclocross World Championships. Dubendorf, Switzerland.
Cameron Jette finished 37th place in the World Cyclocross Championships in Dubendorf, Switzerland February 2, 2020 on a custom Mariposa steel bicycle. The wet, muddy conditions did not deter the…
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…
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…
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1982 Mariposa Child’s Road Bicycle
By Michael Barry A good steel frame can be used repeatedly, for decades. It can be ridden, crashed, fixed and adapted. In the shop, old bikes come in constantly that…
Team Mariposa News: Canadian National Mountain Bike Championships
Hardwood Hills hosted the Canadian National Mountain Bike Championships July 20-21, 2019. Team Mariposa had several riders competing: Cameron Jette in the elite race, Jack Ciotlos in the U-19 Category,…