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Grateful Dead x retrospec Limited Edition Gear

Q: Why is retrospec collaborating with the Grateful Dead?

We released our Grateful Dead x retrospec series this year to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s founding, back in 1965. But why the Dead? In short, because of their music’s deep connection to the natural world, and to the spirit of creativity and adventure that drives so many of us here at retrospec. In the words of our founder and CEO, Ely Khakshouri: “The Grateful Dead has been the soundtrack to many of my dawn-til-dusk hikes and thousands of miles of road travel through some of my favorite places and experiences …The Grateful Dead inspires spontaneity, creativity, curiosity and fun-loving—virtues we live by daily thanks in great part to the music.”

Q: How long will Grateful Dead x retrospec bikes and paddle boards be available?

Grateful Dead x retrospec gear will only be available for a limited time while supplies last. If you want to shop this custom, Dead-inspired gear, now is your best chance!

To celebrate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary, we've created a limited edition collection designed to let your inner rockstar shine on every adventure. Drawing inspiration from the Grateful Dead's renowned visual art, these bikes, ebikes, and paddle boards capture the essence of the legendary band's iconic aesthetic.

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Grateful Dead Valen Rev+ Fat Tire Electric Bike

$1,999.99

A front and rear view of the vibrant blue Grateful Dead Weekender Inflatable Paddle Board featuring the iconic Grateful Dead "Steal Your Face" artwork and "Good Ol' Weekender Dead" text, accompanied by a paddle and backpack, set against a dark background.

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Grateful Dead Weekender Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 10’6”

$319.99

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Grateful Dead Amok Gravel Adventure Bike - 8 Speed

$579.99

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Grateful Dead Weekender Crew XL Multi-Person Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 15’

$799.99

A mint green Grateful Dead Kinney Mixte 7 Speed Step Through City Bike with a brown seat, black handlebars, and tan tires, featuring iconic designs from the Grateful Dead such as "Steal Your Face" and red flowers, showcased against a dark background.

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Grateful Dead Kinney Mixte City Bike - 7 Speed

$369.99

A green Grateful Dead Koa Rev+ 2 Fat Tire Electric Bike with wide tires, a sturdy frame, and a sleek design featuring iconic artwork such as "Steal Your Face" Grateful Dead lightening bolt, ideal for both urban and off-road riding.

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Grateful Dead Koa Rev+ 2 Fat Tire Electric Bike

$2,099.99

A green Grateful Dead Harper Fixie Single Speed Step Over Bicycle with a minimalist design, featuring a black seat, black handlebars, and iconic Grateful Dead artwork such as "Steal Your Face", a red lightening bolt, and red roses, on the sleek frame.

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Grateful Dead Harper Fixie Bike - Single Speed

$359.99

The mint green Grateful Dead Chatham Beach Cruiser Single Speed Step Through Bike with a floral tie-dye print on the seat, iconic Grateful Dead red flower graphics on the frame, and brown tires, displayed against a dark background.

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Grateful Dead Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike - Step Through Single Speed

$329.99

A blue Cub Plus Childrens' Balance Bike featuring Grateful Dead artwork, including the iconic colorful dancing bears, a steal your face graphic on the seat, and a red lightening bolt on the stem, it's wheels are black with yellow accents.

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Grateful Dead Cricket 2 Baby Walker Balance Bike (12-24 mos)

$59.99

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Grateful Dead Weekender Nano Kids Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 8’

$289.99

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Grateful Dead Cub Plus 12" Kids Balance Bike (18 mos-4 yrs)

$129.99

A front and rear view of the Grateful Dead Weekender Plus Inflatable Paddle Board featuring the iconic "Steal Your Face" or "SYF" design, "Good Ol' Weekender Dead" text, and lightening bolts with a paddle and carry bag.

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Grateful Dead Weekender Plus Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Kayak Hybrid 10'6"

$449.99

The Grateful Dead Sully Klunker Single Speed Bike in olive green featuring "Grateful Dead" branding, black tires, and a sleek design against a dark background.

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Grateful Dead Sully Klunker Bike - Single Speed

$359.99

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Grateful Dead Chatham Beach Cruiser Bike - Single Speed

$329.99

A front and rear view of the Grateful Dead Weekender Crew Multi-Person Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board with "Good Ol' Weekender Dead," a "Steal Your Face" icon and flower designs, accompanied by two paddles and a black carrying bag with the "Steal Your Face" artwork and "retrospec" branding.

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Grateful Dead Weekender Crew Multi-Person Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board 12’

$599.99

The vibrant green Grateful Dead Boca Rev Trike featuring a comfortable seat, backrest, and thick tires for stability and comfort including iconic Grateful Dead artwork such as The Dancing Bears, Steal Your Face, and red lightening bolts.

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Grateful Dead Boca Rev Electric Tricycle

$1,799.99

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Grateful Dead AerComfort Inflatable Kayak Seat

$89.99

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Who are the Grateful Dead?

The Grateful Dead was an American rock band founded in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. They were known for their eclectic style, blending elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, country, and jazz, often with extended improvisational jams in their live performances. This unique, varied sound, along with their dedicated fanbase (“Dead heads”), made the Grateful Dead iconic figures in the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s. They are widely considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time.

Why is retrospec collaborating with the Grateful Dead?

We released our Grateful Dead x retrospec series this year to honor the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s founding, back in 1965. But why the Dead? In short, because of their music’s deep connection to the natural world, and to the spirit of creativity and adventure that drives so many of us here at retrospec. In the words of our founder and CEO, Ely Khakshouri: “The Grateful Dead has been the soundtrack to many of my dawn-til-dusk hikes and thousands of miles of road travel through some of my favorite places and experiences …The Grateful Dead inspires spontaneity, creativity, curiosity and fun-loving—virtues we live by daily thanks in great part to the music.”

Why shop Grateful Dead x retrospec bikes, ebikes, kids’ bikes, and paddle boards?

If you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead, our new limited-edition collection is the perfect way to show off your style. From paddle boards to kids’ bikes, there’s something for all outdoor lovers here, styled with the Grateful Dead’s iconic symbolism of 13-point lightning bolts, skulls, dancing bears, and roses. Perhaps more importantly, these are limited-edition products, meaning once they sell out, they’re gone for good!

Does all Grateful Dead x retrospec gear come with stickers?

Our Grateful Dead-inspired kids’ bikes and all adult bikes come with sticker packs so you can custom-style your ride (or your water bottle, laptop, bike helmet, or something else). Our Grateful Dead electric bikes and paddle boards do not come with sticker packs.

How long will Grateful Dead x retrospec bikes and paddle boards be available?

Grateful Dead x retrospec gear will only be available for a limited time while supplies last. If you want to shop this custom, Dead-inspired gear, now is your best chance!

What retrospec products are part of the Grateful Dead collection?

Our Grateful Dead collection consists of 17 unique products across four main categories: electric bikes, traditional bikes, kids’ bikes, and paddle boards, as well as a standalone Grateful Dead Inflatable Seat for compatible paddle boards and platforms.

Grateful Dead Electric Bikes:

Koa Rev+ 2 Fat Tire

Valen Rev+ Fat Tire

Boca Rev Electric Tricycle

Grateful Dead Pedal Bikes:

Amok Gravel Adventure Bike

Kinney Mixte City Bike

Harper Fixie Bike

Chatham Beach Cruiser (Step Through)

Chatham Beach Cruiser (Step Over)

Sully Klunker Bike

Grateful Dead Kids’ Bikes:

Cricket 2 Baby Walker/Balance Bike

Cub Plus Balance Bike

Grateful Dead Paddle Boards:

Weekender

Weekender Crew (Multi-Person)

Weekender Crew XL (Multi-Person)

Weekender Nano Kids’

Weekender iSUP/Kayak Hybrid

Is the Grateful Dead still a band?

After lead singer and guitarist Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995, the Grateful Dead officially disbanded. However, the remaining members of the band have toured consistently under other related names, such as The Other Ones, The Dead, and more recently, Dead & Company, which famously also includes singer-songwriter John Mayer.

Who are the members of the Grateful Dead?

The Grateful Dead’s five founding members were guitarists Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir, bassist Phil Lesh, drummer Bill Kreutzmann, and multi-instrumentalist Ron “Pigpen” McKernan. While Garcia was best known as lead vocalist, almost all the members of the Dead contributed vocals in some capacity. Except for McKernan, who died in 1973, all these members remained with the band until Garcia’s death in 1995. The Dead’s lineup is famously amorphous, however, and over the years has also included Mickey Hart, Tom Constanten, Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux, Brent Mydland, and Vince Welnick. Other collaborators include Robert Hunter, Ned Lagin, John Perry Barlow, and Bruce Hornsby.

Why are they called the Grateful Dead?

According to bassist Phil Lesh, the name Grateful Dead was suggested by Jerry Garcia after he saw it in a folklore dictionary. The dictionary definition was “the soul of a dead person, or his angel, showing gratitude to someone who, as an act of charity, arranged their burial.” This refers to a common myth, present in many cultures around the world, where a traveler comes upon a corpse that is unburied or otherwise mistreated, usually due to unpaid debts, or perhaps due to a task or obligation the dead person left uncompleted. The traveler then pays the debt, completes the task, and/or buries the body, and is later thanked and/or assisted by the spirit of the dead person.

How old is the Grateful Dead?

The Grateful Dead was formed 60 years ago, in 1965! That’s why we chose to release our collection this year, to honor the band’s 60th anniversary. However the Grateful Dead officially disbanded in 1995, when lead singer and guitarist Jerry Garcia died of a heart attack. That said, many of the band’s original members, including Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, still tour and play with the off-shoot band Dead & Company, which primarily performs music from Grateful Dead’s discography.

What are Grateful Dead fans called?

Fans of the Grateful Dead are known as “Dead Heads.” This term, which first appeared in the early 1970s, signifies more than just a fan base; it represents a vibrant community and subculture that embraces the band’s music, ethos, and spirit of free-flowing improvisation. Dead Heads are known for their diehard dedication to the band, often traveling long distances to attend multiple concerts and sharing live recordings. Above all, Dead Heads value the communal experience of Grateful Dead shows, perhaps even more than the music itself.

What is Grateful Dead’s biggest hit?

While the Grateful Dead were very popular and considered one of the most influential bands of all time, they were more known for their performances and improvised jams than for recorded tracks. Their most commercially successful song (and their only Top 40 hit) is “Touch of Grey.” Released in 1987, it reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and gained significant airplay on MTV, exposing the band to a wider audience.

What are the best Grateful Dead songs?

In addition to the commercially successful “Touch of Grey,” Grateful Dead must-listens include Sugar Magnolia, Truckin', Brokedown Palace, Box of Rain, Ripple, Casey Jones, Terrapin Station Medley, Uncle John's Band, Friend of the Devil, China Cat Sunflower, Fire on the Mountain, Scarlet Begonias, Estimated Prophet, Dark Star, and Eyes of the World.

What is the Grateful Dead symbol?

The Grateful Dead are associated with several iconic symbols, but the most recognizable is the “Steal Your Face” skull, often referred to as “Stealie.” It consists of a red, white, and blue skull with a lightning bolt through it, and it has become a ubiquitous emblem of the band and its community. Other notable symbols include the “Dancing Bears,” a series of colorful bears marching in a line, and the 13-point lightning bolt that is often used to mark the band's equipment.

What do the Grateful Dead dancing bears represent?

The answer will depend on who you ask, but most would say the dancing bears of the Grateful Dead represent a playful and carefree spirit, embodying the band's ethos of joy, community, and free-flowing expression. Their origins trace back to Owsley “Bear” Stanley, the band's sound engineer, whose nickname inspired the imagery. The colorful, cartoonish bears, usually shown marching in a line, symbolize individuality, diversity, and the collective energy of the Dead's music and fanbase.

What do the Grateful Dead skeletons mean?

The Grateful Dead skeletons, often depicted dancing or playing music, are thought to symbolize a playful acceptance of mortality and the celebration of life in the face of death. They represent a key theme in the band's music and philosophy, embracing the ephemeral nature of existence and finding joy in the present moment. The skeletons’ lively demeanor suggests a grateful approach to life, even in the face of its inevitable end. They also add a touch of macabre whimsy to the band's visual imagery, reflecting their countercultural spirit and unconventional approach to music and life.

What does the Grateful Dead lightning bolt mean?

Along with the dancing bears, skulls, and skeletons, the Grateful Dead is often associated with the 13-point lightning bolt. Why 13 points? No one knows for sure. Some think the 13 points represent the 13 steps involved in the synthesis of LSD—a known drug of choice for many members of the Dead. Others believe it refers to the 13 founding colonies of the United States. Others propose connections to ancient symbolism, believing it references the 13 lunar months or the 13th card in the Tarot (Death). Take your pick!

What flowers are associated with the Grateful Dead?

The flower most often associated with the Grateful Dead is a red rose. Their “Skull and Roses” album cover (1971), featuring a skeleton adorned with roses, cemented this association, reflecting themes of mortality and celebration. Like with all the band's symbols, their importance and meaning will vary based on who you ask, but roses are said to symbolize love, beauty, and resilience, as well as the ephemeral nature of life, which resonates with the Dead’s music and philosophy. Ultimately, the rose has become an emblem of the band’s enduring legacy, representing the bittersweetness of life, just like their music.

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