Spring Awakening 2.0

Matt in San Ramone was inspired by a bike in our photo gallery that we called the Spring Awakening.  But he took it to the next level by adding a yellow matte finish, a black crank and a green handlebar.

Just walking this head-turner two blocks away to photograph it caused two traffic accidents.  

The Green Lantern

Mark from DC wanted a bike inspired by The Green Lantern, a superhero from DC comics who is foiled by the color yellow.

Just like the actual superhero, Mark's Green Lantern is black and green with white accents.  The photo was taken in front of a mini superhero mural here in the Mission District (just two blocks away at Mission and 19th).  That's a young black Black Lantern in the photo at top.

Very cool Mark.  Nice work.  

PS - I'm a little concerned about that yellow sticker on the Deep V rim.

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Celestial Orange

This amazing bike is on it's way to Los Angeles.  And I'm pretty sure it will be the only bike in Orange County with a matte celeste finish and orange deep Velocity rims.  Nice work Shane.

Cranky Colors

  • Powder coated by Sugino in Japan.
  • Cold forgaed aluminum arms.
  • 46 machined teeth.
  • For use with a JIS square taper bottom braket

Available colors:

  • Pearlescent White
  • Lime Green 
  • Hot Pink.

Beeker

Dear Beeker,

We've enjoyed having you in the shop all weekend.  Sorry about all the drool that customers have left on you.  We'll miss you when your new owner stops in to pick you up but we know that you'll be very happy with her.

Please visit often.

Yours,

Mission Bicycle

Donner Pass 2.0

This stunningly distinct machine will be boxed up on Monday and on her way to the Bicycle Capitol of the Northwest.

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Date with The Girl

Remember "Pretty in Pink" from a few posts down? Well Peter in Toronto finally got the girl.  One of the first things he did was take her out of a coffee date.

Here's a retweet from Peter:

"Bombed down a hill in TO today and the cop at the bottom greeted me with "damn, that's a nice bike" -- thanks!"

"People get a kick out of a dude riding a big pink bike; you just can't not laugh when you see it coming.  The cop couldn't resist a huge grin."

Thanks Peter!

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Valencia Frames on 718 Cyclery Bikes

718 Cyclery is a small shop in Brooklyn, New York that builds custom bikes WITH their clients.  So not only does the customer have a hand in selecting colors and components but they get to work along side 718 owner Joe to get their hands dirty and put it together, piece by piece.

Often 718 clients request a Mission Bicycle Valencia frame.  

Joe was kind enough to forward along some beautiful shots of the bikes he and his clients are building together.

More photos after the break...

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Palmy Locks

These incredibly lightweight (under 10oz) locks have just arrived.  A beautiful way to add extra security (locking a front wheel to the frame) to a stronger Kryptonite lock.

Use where every you might have used a cable lock.

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Sunny Delight

The proud new owner of this bike just rolled out of the store.  

Sunny D will be used as a daily commuter bike right here in San Francisco.