Drew Guldalian, builder and designer of Philadelphia-based Engin Cycles, is building a one-of-a-kind "Pedal Pink" bicycle to be raffled off at Interbike in Las Vegas, September 26-28. The bicycle, a singlespeed mountain bike with 650B wheels, will be specially designed for a rider smaller than 5 feet, 4 inches tall. This wheel size was selected to allow the smaller cyclist to experience the ride benefits and roll-over capabilities of a larger [than 26 inch] wheel, while avoiding the compromises a 29 inch wheel can impose on smaller frame designs.
Thanks to the contributions of several companies in the cycling industry, the bike is a collaboration project with top-notch components. Guldalian hopes the raffle will bring a US$4,000 donation to the Philadelphia chapter of the Susan J. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
