Detroit’s fastest bicycle is also one hell of a head-turner
James Greig | January 23, 2014
Crafted by Steven Bock at the Detroit Bicycle Company, this copper beauty is a land speed racer reminiscent of Tom Donhou’s 100mph machine from last year.
The bike is being built in a small run of five, so if over-sized chainrings are something which tickles your fancy, it’s just a question of whether your wallet can take the strain.
Head over to CycleExif to find out more about the bike: While not necessarily a record beater, it’s certainly a head-turner, although for those watching Steve riding it while being paced by a vintage Detroit Chevy ’63 Impala, they run the risk of a severe case of whiplash. A 93-tooth chainring should do the job, laser cut with the Detroit Bicycle Co. logotype. As it stands, the frame is probably one of the finest examples of trillium you’ll ever see. There’s a lot to admire here, so Steve’s background in automotive show car building shouldn’t come as a surprise. Inspiration came from a six day rider named Alfred ‘The Red Devil’ Letourneur, who hit 108.92 mph on a Schwinn Paramount in 1941. Steve is making five of his flying machines, so if you feel like having a crack at your own record, contact him through his website.
Via CycleExif
Photos by Dong Park
Posted to Bikes
by James Greig
