Mission Bicycle

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A week before my 7 day, 545 mile bike trek with the AIDSLifecycle Event, I began “carbo loading” & walking (instead of cycling) thorough San Francisco’s Mission District. And with each journey through the Latin quarter, I noticed something new & refreshing.

First came L’s Cafe, then came Mission Skateboards, then came Pushbike SF .. … …

AND NOW:


Mission Bicycle

766 Valencia Street,
San Francisco, CA,
 415-683-6166

Upon entering Mission Bicycles’ custom bike boutique, I became very intrigued with the idea of designing a custom “fixed gear,” “free wheel & fixed gear,” or “internal hub” bike (starting at approx. $750.00).

Myself, riding a custom, Soulcraft Road Bike (starting at $500.00 for just your frame “deposit”), I can appreciate the ability to purchase a stunningly distinct”custom” bike built for the urban /city rider at an affordable price. (However, I LOVE my custom Soulcraft frame).

“We started Mission Bicycle because we weren’t satisfied with the bicycles sold in bike stores. The best bicycles on the streets of San Francisco are the custom built fixed gear bikes those with the know-how are building up for themselves and friends. It didn’t make sense to us that these bikes were not available to everyone else so we set out to change that.” – Mission Bicycles

1. Pick your Framset

Mission Bicycle Company’s “Valencia Frames” are custom made for urban riding. Double butted Chromoly tubing, track geometry, horizontal drop outs, and an integrated seat collar. Drop outs support a rear rack mount but comes clear of bottle and brake cable mounts. Comes in 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, and 62cm.

2. Pick your “Valencia Frame” Color –

Choose your own color. Want more choices? Mission Bicycle Company can do any of these colors, just put the RAL number in your ‘order comments’ on the last page of the check out.

3.

Gears
By default, your Mission Bicycle only comes with a front brake and fixed gear. If you upgrade to Freewheel + Fixed Gear, you’ll get a front brake and both gear combination’s.
A fixed gear is an unique ride. The pedals move with the wheels and you can stop pedaling to stop.
A freewheel will let your bicycle coast. Our freewheels model come with a “flip flop” hub so you can switch into fixed gear mode.
These are internal geared, three speed Nexus hubs.

Handlebars
Where your hands rest. These affect your body’s riding style & position.

Bullhorn handle bars are great for semi-upright riding. They give you that lean without the full forward tuck of traditional drop bars. Our bullhorns bars are made from T-6 aluminum alloy, weigh 235 grams, are 40cm in length, and 25mm in diameter. They come in polished silver.

Riser bars put you in a more upright riding position. Perfect for Oury grips. Steel alloy construction with a 25.4mm clamp size.

Standard track bars for an aero look. Made by SOMA, a San Francisco company. Stiff Tange Steel bar with classic Cinelli shape except our drops extend back a little farther. Chrome finish. 25.4mm clamp diameter. 170mm drop. 107mm reach measured center-to-center.

Japanese Keirin racing approved. Drop bars for an aero look. CroMo construction for durability. Polished to chrome, 25.4 mm clamp, 170 mm drop and 108 mm reach, 37cm width.
Stem
Connects your handlebars to your frame and affects the position your handlebars will sit.

Forged AL6061-T6 steel alloy construction, 31.8mm handlebar clamp, 138 grams. Comes in 80mm and 110mm length and with +/- 5 degree rise.

Machined from 7000 series aluminum. The stem is one-piece design with no welds or joints. Thomson’s “two clamps in one” design provides a stiff ride with minimal flexing or squeaking. The Thomson stem has passed extensive life and ultimate strength tests. Every component of the Thomson stem, including the fasteners, is 100 percent American made. You can learn more here.
Headset
Attaches your frame to your fork and determines how smoothly your bicycle will turn.

Steel alloy loose ball headset.

Comes with a 10 year warranty. Legendary Chris King quality engineering. Fabricated in Portland Oregon USA. Learn more here.

Tange sealed cartridge bearings. Durable and low maintenance. Constructed with CNC-machined 7075 Aluminum Cups. Weighs 110 grams with a stack height of 26mm.

Crankset
Two arms and a chain ring that your pedals attach to.

Our standard steel alloy crankset. Strong and durable.

The hottest crank on the market. Cold forged, polished, anodized aluminum arms.
Chain
Transfers pedaling power to your rear wheel.

Smooth rolling links in 5 bright colors

Rustproof for wet weather riding.

KMC’s most durable, heavy duty chain. Good for fast acceleration.

Wheelset
A complete wheel configuration with rims, spokes and hubs

Strong and durable complete wheelset. Weinmen wheels, Formula hubs, and DT spokes.

Deep section for aerodynamics and strength. 32 spokes keep the wheel true. Built with DT spokes and Formula or Phil Wood hubs.
Tires
Where your wheel hits the road.

Heavy duty tire for urban riding.

Smooth rolling for a comfortable ride. Kevlar reinforcement for puncture resistance.

Saddle
What you sit on. A nice one that fits you well will make riding more comfortable.

BMX tough but perfect for the city. Kevlar reinforced cover.

Extremely durable, all-leather saddle. Made in England.

Comfortable for long distances. Water proof and soft to the touch. Lightweight, only 295 grams.
Seatpost
Connects your saddle to the frame and can affect your body’s position.

Standard mission bicycle alloy seatpost.

Lighter weight aluminum machining, legendary Thomson quality. Complete tilt control of your saddle angle. Made in the USA.

What more would you want from a bike boutique?
And, what a great way to support your local community.
Check them out!

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