Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from builder Daren Beenen of Woodpecker Cycle Co., who offers a short and sweet look at the custom “Grocery Shredder” e-bike he built for his partner as an upgrade to their recumbent trike. Check it out here…

Words by Daren Beenen, photos by Cayman Waughtel

Hi, my name is Daren. I am a custom bike frame builder and bikepacker located in Lacey, Washington. I typically like backcountry style riding and going on roads less traveled. I don’t shy away from carrying my bike a bit on “rides.” I have been building bikes for around three years for my company, Woodpecker Cycle Co.

Woodpecker e-bike

I make a variety of steel bikes, including hardtails, gravel bikes, full-suspensions, and now e-bikes. All of my builds so far have focused on off-road riding and most are used for off-road touring. This bike is my partner Eliza’s bike. They have been riding a recumbent trike for a few years now, and I figured it was time to get them onto something with the Woodpecker name on it.

  • Woodpecker e-bike
  • Woodpecker e-bike

Eliza has a mobility impairment, so a step through e-bike really helped keep them comfortable on rides. They use it for taking trips to the park, getting groceries, and eventually camping!

Woodpecker e-bike
  • Woodpecker e-bike
  • Woodpecker e-bike
  • Woodpecker e-bike
  • Frame/Fork: Woodpecker Cycle Co. Custom
  • Rims: Stan’s Baron 27.5
  • Hubs: I9 1/1
  • Tires: Continental Kryptotal 27.5 x 2.6″
  • Handlebars: DOOM steel
  • Headset: Cane Creek
  • Crankset: Bosch CX Line Race Motor/FSA Crank Arms
  • Pedals: Generic flats
  • Cassette: SRAM GX
  • Derailleur(s): SRAM GX
  • Brakes: TRP Slate Evo
  • Shifter(s): SRAM GX
  • Saddle: Brooks Cambium C67
  • Seatpost: TranzX Skyline Dropper
  • Stem: Paul Components
  • Rear bags: Rockgeist Microwave Panniers
  • Other accessories: Supernova headlight and tail light, a cute bell

Fun parts of the build include the custom rear rack and internal routing on the front triangle. Come see the bike in person at the VPL Booth at MADE bike this year!

  • Woodpecker e-bike
  • Woodpecker e-bike

See more of Daren’s work on Instagram.

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