To celebrate the 7 Wonders of Oregon, Travel Oregon asked seven of the best bike builders in the state to build one-of-a-kind bicycles, one for each of the landscapes that the 7 Wonders are based upon. Watch the videos to learn more about each bike here…
Back in 2015, Travel Oregon enlisted seven amazing Oregonian bike builders to build a bike fitting for each of the “7 Wonders of Oregon,” unique natural places in the state. Better yet, each week, they hid one of the bikes within its corresponding Wonder for someone to find, ride, and own a piece of Oregon. At any rate, we stumbled upon this gem thought we’d share it; there are some interesting builders and bikes in the mix. You can watch the videos on each one below.
Crater Lake (DeSalvo Custom Cycles)
DeSalvo Custom Cycles created a lightweight road bike built to race around the big elevation changes and varied road surfaces of the Crater Lake area.
Oregon Coast (Ahearne Cycles)
Ahearne Cycles built a fat-tire beach cruiser that feels right at home riding on wet or dry sand along the Oregon Coast, especially if that ride ends at a beach bonfire party.
Columbia River Gorge (Argonaut Cycles)
Argonaut Cycles created the ultimate bike for the varied landscape of the Columbia River Gorge: one that’s built for climbing and able to handle its fair share of gravel roads
Wallowas (Breadwinner Cycles)
Breadwinner Cycles created a 29er custom-made to handle the wide-open spaces of the Wallowas and outfitted with gear for the remoteness of Eastern Oregon.
Painted Hills (Igleheart)
The beautifully colored layers of rock of the Painted Hills are mirrored in this adventure-ready bike, designed by Igleheart Custom Frames and Forks.
Smith Rock (Vulture Cycles)
The “Smith Rocket” was designed by Vulture Cycles for the challenging trails around Smith Rock, and there’s even a rope bag on the front for those who come for the rock climbing.
Mt. Hood (Wolfhound Cycles)
Wolfhound Cycles created a mountain bike that’s good at two types of riding found at Mt. Hood: remote, backcountry singletrack trails and lift-assisted bike-park riding.
For more on all of these bikes, head over to TravelOregon.com.
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