Shimano Alfine Auction Offers Cool Custom Frames
Originally posted on October 30, 2008 at 0:30 amShimano and five top-notch frame builders have produced five custom bicycles that are being auctioned to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. The Shimano Alfine Pink Ribbon Auction runs through October 30th, 2008 and 100% of the proceeds support the Young Survival Coalition, devoted to improving the quality of life for young women affected by breast cancer.
Each handcrafted bicycle is unique—with custom paint and graphics, and unique accessories like custom leather bags and real wood fenders—and reflects each individual builder’s sense of style. The custom frame builders: Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles, Rock Lobster Bicycles, Sycip Designs, Torelli Bicycle Company and Vicious Cycles.
To view detailed descriptions and photographs, and to bid on these spectacular bikes, click on the links and/or thumbs below.
Ellsworth “one of a kind” Roxy
Torelli custom Dutch commuter style
Viscious Casual Agent custom touring bike
Rock Lobster custom “Alfie” model
