At the recent Sea Otter Classic Felt Bicycles unveiled its new cruiser model inspired by Mike Wolfe, the host of the History Channel series “American Pickers.” The new Red Wolf will be available this fall, and it will feature a hydroformed tank top tube, 1-1/8-inch threadless double crown fork, three-speed Shimano coaster brake with 50mm super-wide aluminum wheels, 26-inch Quick Brick tires, Felt Drillium 44T aluminum chainring, full-length fenders and a rear rack. The paint scheme mimics a post-war balloon bike, while it also features an oversize springer seat with embossed with the logo of Wolfe’s antique store, Antique Archaeology.
“This is a particularly exciting project for us,” said Alan Foster, Felt’s lifestyle product manager. “Mike is well-known to have deep cycling roots, not just as a collector, but in his life prior to becoming a television celebrity. He raced bikes and owned a shop for 11 years. He was also a rep in the industry, so his love for bicycles is genuine. He was actively involved in every aspect of the Red Wolfe’s look and knew exactly want he wanted going in. We are thrilled with this project and the relationship.”
Fixies are bikes that should present one’s individuality, and Fort Collins, Colorado based Big Shot Bikes will let anyone be a big shot of sorts. The company, which was founded in 2009, offers would-be owners the chance to create a design via an online building tool, offering multiple color choices for the frame, front rim, rear rim, front tire, rear tire, chain, handlebar tape, saddle, pedals and even the crank.