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GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! It's the raddest bike raffle of all time!

At BBP, every single bike that we refurbish for sale in our shop or for distribution through our programs has been donated. Since 2007, we’ve redistributed nearly 20,000 bikes into the community thanks to generous bike donors who believe in giving their beloved rides a new life.

A few times a year, we come across donors who choose BBP as the destination for their rare/vintage/fancy/luxury/cult-favorite bikes. We’re always so grateful when this happens. In most instances, we refurbish these bikes and sell them in our shop for prices that are vastly lower that what they’d be elsewhere. This means that somebody in our community is acquiring a special piece of bicycle history. But it also means that those bikes are limited to only those who can afford them, even at their discounted prices.

It just so happens that we had 5 very special donations coincide perfectly with the timing of our Annual Appreciation Party, so we decided to do something special and host the Raddest Bike Raffle Of All Time! Our hopes are that a wider audience of bicycle lovers will have have the chance to throw their names in the hat for their dream bike(s). These are bikes with a lot of value, so the cost of one raffle ticket is $25. We’re sweetening the pot and selling 6 raffle tickets for the cost of 4 when you choose to spend $100 on a bundle of tickets.

And it’s finally here…your opportunity to buy raffle tickets for up to FIVE incredible, custom built BBP bikes.

Pay close attention after the bike descriptions to make sure you understand the rules of the raffle. Please note that while you are encouraged to attend our Appreciation Party on November 13, you do not need to be present to win. This raffle is open to anyone in the lower 48 states, and we will ship bikes to any non-local winner (lower 48 only) for a shipping fee of $125.00.

Scroll through for descriptions of our FIVE raffle bikes: Rivendell Cheviot, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr, Soma Buena Vista, Cervélo S5, and Surly Long Haul Trucker.

The final section of this post includes raffle rules. We’re doing our best to update you as we go, too.

RIVENDELL CHEVIOT

The Rivendell Cheviot is no longer in production, so you’re getting yourself a rare gem. It’s an upright step-through for everyone - and, oh, what a vintage vibe this ride has! The left side of the handlebar features the bike’s original grip, and we couldn’t bring ourselves to change it...Grant Petersen may have actually installed this very grip! (If you don’t like this vibe, we’ll throw in a pair of new grips that we have in-stock at BBP). The group set on this build is what Rivendell originally spec’d, and everything is in mint condition. In comparison to other frames from Rivendell, the Cheviot is great for “general getting around.” It might become the bike that you rode the most when you look back ten, twenty, or maybe thirty years!

The sloped top tube makes it easy for anybody to hop on and give you a comfy feeling when riding. It almost feels as if you were on an old comfy chair.

Size: 55cm (M), with a step-through frame that accommodates a wider range of riders. This’ll fit you if you’re around 5’6” to 5’9”

Estimated value: $4,000

Frame: Rivendell Cheviot 55cm

Seatpost: 26.8mm Alloy Seatpost

Saddle: Aukmont Leather Saddle

Handlebars: Tourist Handlebar

Stems: Nitto Technomic 90mm

Headset: FSA 1 1/8” Headset

Wheelsets: Shimano Deore Hubs, Velocity Atlas 650B

Cassette: 9spd Shimano Hyper Glide 12t-32t

Tires: Rivendell Fatty Rumpkin 650B

Crankset: Rivendell Silver Double 34/24 w/ Guard

Pedals: Steel/Alloy 9/16”

Bottom Bracket: Sealed Cartridge

Shifters: L Microshift M90 Friction, R Shimano Altus 9spd

Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore

Brake Levers: Tektro FL540

Brake Set: Tektro R589 Set

Accessories: Greenfield Kickstand

Tickets: $25 for one or $100 for 6! Buy tickets.

Folks who attend our Appreciation Party and show proof that they’ve purchased raffle tickets get a bonus entry. Buy tickets to the Appreciation Party!

Raffle will take place at 2PM on Saturday, November 13th at BBP’s Annual Appreciation Party at Lost Grove Brewing (1027 S La Pointe Street). Winner does not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners within the lower 48 states for a shipping fee of $125.


RIVENDELL CLEM SMITH JR

Clem Smith Jr. is Rivendell’s fat-tire, easy to fender & rack, joyously upright and stable beauty. It’s the ideal bike for cruising the Greenbelt or for Rails-to-Trails rides. It can comfortably cover long or short distances. Rivendell is known for producing beautiful, timeless steel bikes that last 2 lifetimes and beyond. The frame alone can retail for up to $1,000, and this build features a Brooks Cambium saddle, vintage Bullmoose handlebars, and a Tumbleweed (Boise local!) “seriously solid” rear rack. 

Size: 52cm (SM), with a step-through frame that accommodates a wider height range. This bike will fit you if your sub-5’ to around 5’6’ 

Estimated value: $1,800

Frame: Rivendell Clem Smith Jr. 52cm

Seatpost: 26.8 Alloy Seatpost

Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17

Handlebars: 22.2 Bullmoose, Oury Grips

Headset: Threaded 1” Headset

Wheelsets: Shimano Deore, Velocity Synergy 27.5

Cassette: 10 Spd 11t-36t

Tires: 27.5”x2.50 Chao Yang

Crankset: Shimano Deore Double

Pedals: Victor Bear Trap 9/16”

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB52

Shifters: Shimano Deore 2x10

Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore 10 Spd

Brake Levers: Shimano Brake Leverset

Brake Set: Tektro CR720 Cantilever Set

Accessories: Center Stand Kickstand, Water Bottle Cage, Tumbleweed Rear Rack

Tickets: $25 for one or $100 for 6! Buy tickets.

Folks who attend our Appreciation Party and show proof that they’ve purchased raffle tickets get a bonus entry. Buy tickets to the Appreciation Party!

Raffle will take place at 2PM on Saturday, November 13th at BBP’s Annual Appreciation Party at Lost Grove Brewing (1027 S La Pointe Street). Winner does not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners within the lower 48 states for a shipping fee of $125.


SOMA BUENA VISTA

This beautiful Soma disc brake mixte looks like a classy road bike, but it’s kitted out to tour and take you all around the world, if that’s where you want to go. Soma does not offer fully built bikes, so this one’s been truly customized for YOU! We’ve added a front wheel with a dynamo hub (note: that there is no dynamo light, so you’ll have to add your own) and burly components. This is your tough, go-really-far, replace-your-car, kind of ride. And there’s a brand new honey colored Brooks B-17 ladies standard saddle to boot! 

Frame size: 54cm (M) with a step-through frame that accommodates a wider range of riders.  This’ll fit you if you’re around 5’5” to 5’9”. 

Estimated value: $2000

Frame: Soma Buena Vista 54cm

Seatpost: Velo Orange Grand Cru

Saddle: Brooks B17

Handlebars: Velo Orange Left Bank Handlebar

Stems: 100mm Alloy Stem

Headset: IRD Sealed ⅛” Headset

Wheelsets: XT Hubs, Velocity dyad 700c

Cassette: 9spd 12t-34t

Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x35c

Crankset: FSA Comet Triple 44/32/22

Bottom Bracket: FSA Mega Exo 

Shifters: Sram X5 3x9

Front Derailleur: Rams Triple
Rear Derailleur: Sram X7

Brake Levers: Avid FR-5 Set

Brake Set: TRP Mechanical Disc Set

Accessories: Velo Orange Hammered Alloy Fenders, Velo Orange Spacer Bell Mount

Tickets: $25 for one or $100 for 6! Buy tickets.

Folks who attend our Appreciation Party and show proof that they’ve purchased raffle tickets get a bonus entry. Buy tickets to the Appreciation Party!

Raffle will take place at 2PM on Saturday, November 13th at BBP’s Annual Appreciation Party at Lost Grove Brewing (1027 S La Pointe Street). Winner does not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners within the lower 48 states for a shipping fee of $125.


Cervélo S5

The Cervélo S5 prioritizes aerodynamic performance and stiffness, making it a platform that’s preferred by the fastest sprinters in the world! Don’t think it’s a one-trick pony, though—despite the lateral stiffness, the S5 delivers an incredibly comfortable ride. The components are solidly midrange, making it a great value or entry-point for triathlons and road racing. 

Size: 51cm (S). It’ll fit you if you’re around 5’3” to 5’6”

Estimated value: $3,000

Frame: Cervélo S5 51cm

Seatpost: Cervélo S5 Seatpost

Saddle: Fizik Ardea

Handlebars: 3T Aeronova 42cm

Stem: 3T ARX-Pro 110mm

Headset: FSA IS-2

Wheelsets: Fulcrum Racing T Set

Cassette: Sram Rival 10spd 12t-25t

Tires: Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick 700x23c

Crankset: FSA BBRight 172.5 50/34t

Bottom Bracket: FSA BBRight PF-30

Shifters: Sram Rival 2x10 Double Tap

Front Derailleur: Sram Rival
Rear Derailleur: Sram Rival 

Brake Levers: Sram Rival 2x10 Double Tap

Brake Set: Sram Rival 

Tickets: $25 for one or $100 for 6! Buy tickets.

Folks who attend our Appreciation Party and show proof that they’ve purchased raffle tickets get a bonus entry. Buy tickets to the Appreciation Party!

Raffle will take place at 2PM on Saturday, November 13th at BBP’s Annual Appreciation Party at Lost Grove Brewing (1027 S La Pointe Street). Winner does not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners within the lower 48 states for a shipping fee of $125.


SURLY LONG HAUL TRUCKER

The Surly Long Haul Trucker 26” is no longer in production, so you’re getting yourself a rare gem! The Long Haul Trucker is a pure-bred touring bike suitable for traveling anywhere in the world on mostly paved surfaces. Buy your raffle tickets and book your next great touring adventure! This build is upgraded with a heavy duty wheel set, a premier drivetrain, and comfy handlebars. 

Size: 58cm (L/XL), so it’s the ride for you if you’re 5’9” to 6’2’ 

Estimated value: $1,500

Frame: Surly Long Haul Trucker 58cm

Fork: Surly Long Haul Trucker Fork

Seatpost: 27.2 Alloy Seatpost

Saddle: WTB Yeti Seat

Handlebars: 25.4mm Surly Open Bar

Stem: 70mm Alloy Stem 

Headset: ⅛” Cane Creek Forty

Wheelsets: LX Hubs, Alexrims Adventurer

Cassette: 9 Spd 11t-32t

Tires: Specialized Ground Control 26”x2.1”

Crankset: Andel Triple 48/36/26

Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB UN300

Shifters: L Microshift Friction, R Shimano Alivio 9spd

Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX 9spd

Brake Levers: Tektro RT354AG Set

Brake Set: Tektro CR720 Cantilever Set

Accessories: Nitto M12 Mini Front Rack

Tickets: $25 for one or $100 for 6! Buy tickets.

Folks who attend our Appreciation Party and show proof that they’ve purchased raffle tickets get a bonus entry. Buy tickets to the Appreciation Party!

Raffle will take place at 2PM on Saturday, November 13th at BBP’s Annual Appreciation Party at Lost Grove Brewing (1027 S La Pointe Street). Winner does not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners within the lower 48 states for a shipping fee of $125.

AND NOW, TO RECAP THE DETAILS…

  1. Each bike is raffled independently. We have a wide assortment of styles and sizes, so there’s truly something for everyone. Love a bike but it’s not your size? Please share the link with a friend who’ll fit!

  2. Tickets are $25 for one ticket. And we have a multiple ticket deal! Get 6 for the price of 4 with a $100 ticket bundle. With the way our web store works, we have to sell each bike’s single ticket and 6 ticket options as separate items, so just be sure to pay attention when buying. You CAN buy multiple types of tickets in one purchase.

  3. To encourage local buying, anyone who attends our Appreciation Party on November 13th and either buys tickets day-of or shows proof of an online ticket purchase will get one bonus entry.

  4. That said, this raffle is open to anyone in the lower 48 United States, and winners do not need to be present to win. We will ship bikes to winners in the lower 48 for a $125 shipping fee.

  5. Online ticket sales will close at 4pm on Friday, November 12. Yes, you CAN buy tickets in person at BBP from now until end of day on Friday, November 12. Yes, you CAN buy tickets in person at the Appreciation Party between 12pm - 1:30pm.

  6. Local? Want to view or test-ride a bike before buying tickets? Visit us at BBP when we’re open. Wednesday to Friday from 11 to 6 and Saturday/Sunday from 11 to 5.

  7. The raffle drawing will take place at 2pm on Saturday, November 13 at our Annual Appreciation Party. Get your tickets!