The Catalinbread Bicycle is a Catalinbread delay pedal, currently around $148.99. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man and the JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head.
Catalinbread Bicycle
Catalinbread · pedal
The Catalinbread Bicycle is a creative delay pedal capable of far more than standard repeats, using its Reflect, Radiance, Mood, Lucidity and Expanse controls to move from clean, positive echoes to downward spiraling pitch shifted and disharmonic repeats. The interaction of these controls lets players sculpt everything from conventional delay to warped, modulated and pitch bending soundscapes, embracing unpredictability and ambient texture. It suits experimental, ambient, post rock and shoegaze players who want a delay that can drift, detune and decay in unusual ways rather than simply echo. Compact and expressive, it rewards exploration and is built around evolving, atmospheric repeats rather than precise control.
What stands out
“The interaction of these controls lets players sculpt everything from conventional delay to warped, modulated and pitch bending soundscapes, embracing unpredictability and ambient texture”
— from the listing
“The Catalinbread Bicycle is a creative delay pedal capable of far more than standard repeats, using its Reflect, Radiance, Mood, Lucidity and Expanse controls to move from clean, positive echoes to downward spiraling pitch shifted and disha…”
— from the listing
“it suits experimental”
— from the listing
“post rock and shoegaze players who want a delay that can drift”
— from the listing
“Players describe the Bicycle as an adventurous, ambient leaning delay that goes well beyond clean repeats into pitch shifted, modulated and disharmonic territory”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“and its character suits atmospheric use more than tight rhythmic repeats”
— from the reviews
- delay
- pitch
- ambient
- experimental
- post rock
- echo
- expressive
- clean
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Catalinbread Bicycle is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Ambient
- Shoegaze
- Post-Rock
- Lo Fi
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Catalinbread Bicycle
Park P50 Classic
Park
28% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass goes in front of Catalinbread Bicycle in the chain
Bogner Snorkler 50
Bogner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Bogner Snorkler 50 goes in front of Catalinbread Bicycle in the chain
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes in front of Catalinbread Bicycle in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Catalinbread Bicycle
J. Rockett Archer Ikon
J Rockett
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, J. Rockett Archer Ikon brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JAM Pedals Tubedreamer
Jam Pedals
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, JAM Pedals Tubedreamer brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss BF-2 Flanger after Catalinbread Bicycle in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Catalinbread Bicycle
Comes earlier in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3
EarthQuaker Devices
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put EarthQuaker Devices Grand Orbiter V3 after Catalinbread Bicycle in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Catalinbread Bicycle
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dophix Dante
Dophix
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Dophix Dante brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, MXR Badass Variac brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Ampeg F17-1
Ampeg
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Ampeg F17-1 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of Catalinbread Bicycle
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback Reverse
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
62% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
56% similarityShared character: wide range, delay, ambient
Carl Martin Echotone
Carl Martin
55% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Fountain
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
55% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Keeley Halo Core V2
Keeley
55% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Rainger FX Echo-X Mini Digital Delay
Rainger Fx
52% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
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Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Electro-Harmonix
60% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay
JHS Pedals
56% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Death By Audio Echo Dream II
Death By Audio
55% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
55% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Horizon Devices Flux Echo
Horizon Devices
54% similarityShared character: delay, ambient
Keeley Magnetic Echo
Keeley
54% similarityShared character: delay, ambient, clean
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Catalinbread Bicycle?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, the JHS 3 Series Glitch Delay, the Death By Audio Echo Dream II. Budget picks: Death By Audio Echo Master Mic Stand Clip v3, Electro-Harmonix Memory Boy Analog Delay. Boutique upgrades: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback Reverse, Strymon El Capistan, Carl Martin Echotone.
What pairs well with the Catalinbread Bicycle?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Catalinbread Bicycle cost?+
Around $148.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).
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