The Tiny Mariposa
Occasionally we are asked to build very unusual bikes. This is the smallest bike that we have built.
17" wheels, 'bar-end' controls.
The tiny Mariposa next to Mike's "Mountain Bike"
Top-eye detail
TA cranks shortened to 125 mm. 38/26 chainrings. Miniature bottle and cage and pump.
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The tiny Mariposa next to Michael Barry's first Mariposa (age 6)
Specification
| Frame: | Mariposa, Columbus & Reynolds tubing |
| Fork: | Mariposa, Reynolds 531 round blades, double plate crown. |
| Headset: | Tange Levin |
| Hubs: | Shimano 105 front, Capreo rear |
| Rims: | Moulton 17" |
| Spokes: | DT 14G stainless. 18 front, 24 rear |
| Tires: | Alex Moulton 17" |
| Rear derailleur: | Shimano Capreo |
| Front derailleur: | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette: | Shimano Capreo, 9-26, 9 speed |
| Controls: | Shimano Dura ace 'bar-end' |
| Chain: | Sram |
| Crankset: | TA Cyclo-Touriste, double, 38/26, Cranks shortened to 125 mm |
| Bottom bracket: | TA Pro Classic |
| Handlebar: | Junior racing |
| Stem: | SR |
| Brakes: | Shimano 105 with Mafac junior levers |
| Saddle: | Nylon junior racing |
| Pedals: | Wellgo track |
| Seat post: | Kalloy |
| Bottle cage: | ALE junior |
| Pump: | Silca Mini |
| Finish: | Yellow pearl. Chrome crown, top eyes and front and rear ends. |
mike@bikespecialties.com | 45 Cranfield Rd, Unit 6, Toronto, ON M4B 3H6 | 416-423-0456