Mike's Mountain Bike (or bike for the mountains)
In 1981 Mike Barry and his then business partner Mike Brown were the first North Americans to complete the famous mountain randonee, the Raid Pyrenean. Both of the Mikes had new Mariposas for the ride. In 2003 Mike Barry decided to attempt the ride again and managed to complete it although a good few hours slower than in 1981. This time Mike had another new Mariposa, one built to a specification which he believes is the ideal "mountain bike."
The ideal bike for this type of riding should have (1) a reasonably wide range of gears, (2) fenders, as it always rains in the mountains,(3) a small carrier to carry those clothes that are not needed on the way up but are definitely needed on the way down, and (4) it should be light.
TA Alize triple crankset
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Detail of Mariposa stem and carbon fork. | Honjo rear fender with Mariposa custom stay. |
Specification
| Frame: | Mariposa, Columbus KL tubing, |
| Fork: | Carbon with Mariposa logo. |
| Headset: | FSA Duron. Threadless. |
| Hubs: | Campagnolo Record. |
| Rims: | Ambrosio Excellight 700C 32 spoke. |
| Spokes: | DT Revolution stainless, 15/17 G. |
| Tires: | Cadence Pro Pulsion Kevlar. |
| Rear derailleur: | Campagnolo Record, medium cage. |
| Front derailleur; | Campagnolo Record, triple. |
| Cassette: | Campagnolo 10 speed, 13-26 |
| Controls: | Campagnolo Record Ergopower, carbon. |
| Chain: | Campagnolo Record. |
| Crankset: | T.A. Alize Light triple, 52/42/30. |
| Bottom bracket: | T.A. Axix titanium |
| Handlebar: | ITM. |
| Stem: | Mariposa custom. CrMo chromed. |
| Brakes: | Tektro. Long reach. |
| Saddle: | Selle Italia Flight. |
| Pedals: | Look. |
| Seat post: | Campagnolo titanium. |
| Carrier: | Mariposa style 2. |
| Fenders: | Honjo with Mariposa custom stays. |
| Bottle cage: | Topeak stainless. |
| Pump: | Silca with Campagnolo adapter. Pump peg brazed on seat tube. |
| Finish: | Black. Mariposa decals. |
| Price: | CDN$5,950.00 |
mike@bikespecialties.com | 45 Cranfield Rd, Unit 6, Toronto, ON M4B 3H6 | 416-423-0456