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Joe Breeze (born 1953) is an American bicycle framebuilder, designer and advocate from Marin County, California. An early participant in the sport of mountain biking, Breeze, along with other pioneers including Gary Fisher, Charlie Kelly, and Tom Ritchey, is known for his central role in developing the mountain bike.
Joe Breeze is one of the central figures in the development of mountain biking. He is best known as the designer-builder of the first successful modern mountain bikes. His Breezers were the first all-new bikes built with rugged frames specifically for mountain biking (1977 and 1978).
Nov 19, 2009 · Interview with Joe Breeze, the founding father of mountain biking and owner of Breezer Bikes. A looking into mountain biking history and current mtb and commuting.
Jun 12, 2021 · I had a chance to catch up with the legendary mountain bike builder and racer Joe Breeze at the Marin Museum of Bicycling in Fairfax, California.
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When Joe Breeze hand-built the first modern mountain bike in 1977, Breezer became the world’s first mountain bike brand. As a lifelong cyclist who raced on the road and dirt and toured all over the world, Joe had dedicated his life to making bikes for every level of rider.
Sep 13, 2015 · Meet the maker of the first purpose-built mountain bike, Joe Breeze. In this interview, Joe details the progression of his first bicycles; from the inspiration of his Schwinn Excelsior klunker to the nickel-plated Breezer Series 3.
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Jul 9, 2020 · Joe Breeze was an early pioneer in the development of mountain bikes and is widely considered to be one of its inventors. Joe Breeze on Breezer #1 at Yellow Face, Repack, late 1977. This turn leads into the first of four switchbacks not far from the finish line.
