Urban Cyclist Not even the most blindly optimistic of the city’s supporters would suggest that the cycling industry could step up and fill the multi-billion dollar void left by the car makers. however, this is a manufacturing city and it certainly seems that Detroit and bicycle manufacturers are in a position to help each other. “This … Read more
Detroit Bicycle Company’s cool and distinctive look is tapped by Apple to add a little flair to a promotion for the iconic iPhone.
Megadeluxe I feel the snarl of Clint Eastwood here. “Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.” – h. g. wells Woodbridge Street Detroit Bicycle Company frame/fork Raw finish Cinelli 135mm Pista Stem Cinelli NO.14 Bars Brooks B17 Swallow Seat Campagnolo Super leggari … Read more
Cycle Exif Steven Bock seems intent on helping to restore Detroit’s sense of dignity, whose reputation as the ‘Motor City’ has suffered in recent years. Detroit’s new tag as ‘The Renaissance City’, is bolstered by beautiful bikes created by the Detroit Bicycle Company. This is the Madison Street, which has been popping up on bike and … Read more
Stylemeister | Men Style Power When Stig saw this bike, he nearly fell off his chair. The Dark Knight of bicycles; The Crimson Gold Vendetta; The Wolf in Gold Clothing. Call it what you will, (and Stig definitely will) – THIS is a sexy beast. This divine two-wheeled stallion is the Madison Street bike with … Read more
Mantrack While Detroit is well-known for being the hub of the automotive industry, Detroit Bicycle Company founder Steven Bock is re-introducing the Motor City to a motor-less mode of transportation. Since 2010, Bock has been building bikes by hand with quality, vintage-era parts and bestowing them with names inspired by streets in Detroit. Adapted from … Read more
Bill Tikos | The Cool Hunter It would seem a shame to take one of these black retro beauties out into the unforgiving streets of a Detroit winter. It might be best to display the hand-crafted Madison Street bike indoors, perhaps in the living room, nicely leaning against the mantel. It certainly deserves a place … Read more
Dereck Markham | Discovery Just when you thought that beautiful wheels and classic lines and handmade craftsmanship were gone from Detroit, the Motor City delivers us up a company whose classic retro-look bicycles are pure eye-candy. These custom fixed gear bikes from Detroit Bicycle Company are made by hand, and each one is distinctive and eye-catching. Founder … Read more
You know those Chrysler commercials touting the tagline “Imported from Detroit”? Well, we like to imagine that there’s another one but rather than cars they’re packed with similarly seductive night shots of Detroit Bicycle Company’s two-wheeled artistry. The company’s works are rolling testaments to killer design, with each bike entirely hand-crafted in Motor City. Indicative of a … Read more