Locked Up: A vintage Peugeot mixte with tasteful upgrades
After a two-year hiatus we’re bringing back our Locked Up feature where we gawk at awesome bikes parked in Portland.
Locked Up
Welcome to Locked Up, a semi-regular column that showcases the weird and wonderful bikes of Portland. Browse past stories below and click the headlines for more photos.
Locked Up: Lugged steel Trek downtown
Finding lugged steel frames built by Trek and other large manufacturers is uncommon. It’s even more rare to find them in good condition.(Photos: Will Vanlue)
Locked Up: Santa’s sleigh bike on N Mississippi
A santa hat, garland, wreath, tree, and even a flag with a snowball attached!
Locked Up: Colorful, quirky touring bike at NoPo Library
Worth a closer look.(Photos © J. Maus) I don’t know about you, but every so often I come across a parked bike that makes me stop in my tracks for a closer look. Whether it’s a vintage steed worthy of a museum collection, or a quirky customized freak bike that’s truly one-of-a-kind, these bikes deserve … Read more
Gas-powered wheelchair bike spotted in Old Town
Yes that’s a gas tank.See more photos below.(Photos © J. Maus) With the Oregon Manifest set to start tomorrow, I’ve been thinking a lot about just what exactly is the “ultimate modern utility bike.” I’ve also been thinking about the many people in our community who make bikes. From the visionary ‘velocipedes’ of Neal Fegan, … Read more