March 10, 2023
Commuting Through the Bomb Cyclone
Oh, the halcyon days of last summer. I had just started working with the team at Above Category and knew from day one that I wanted to ride my bike to work. Every single day. The warmest days of the year allowed for rides with lightweight bibs and a short...
March 08, 2023
Scott's 'Italian Trip' Pegoretti Round
We began talking with Scott about a Pegoretti in early April of 2022 as he was planning a trip that would take him through Italy in July, and he wanted to visit the Pegoretti shop, get fitted, and discuss the build he wanted - what frame, custom geometry, paint and...
March 01, 2023
BOTW: A Mosaic GT-1/AR Stealth
The latest entry to our Bike Of The Week (BOTW) is something new /not new. In mid-2021, ENVE had their Grodeo show, showcasing its brand new fully integrated cockpit. So, of course, we had scores of cyclists who wanted to clean up their front end by using these new bars...
March 01, 2023
Decoding the Mosaic Cycles Range
One of our closest frame-building partners is Mosaic Cycles out of Boulder, CO. Founder and head welder Aaron Barcheck is our kind of people: direct, no-nonsense and dedicated to his craft. This zero-fluff mentality translates directly into his frames. Mosaic makes some of the most performance-first titanium and steel bikes...
February 28, 2023
Once-in-a-Lifetime: Carving Fresh Tracks on the Slopes of Mt. Tamalpais
I grew up part way up Mt. Tamalpais, or as most locals refer to it: Mt. Tam. I spent many of my formative years exploring the mountain on foot or by bike. I have lived in the Bay Area for the vast majority of my life and feel very fortunate...
February 23, 2023
Random Thoughts: Edition 02/23
An occasional series dedicated to going behind the scenes at Above Category, including some of our random and not so random thoughts about all things cycling. ------------------------------------------ I was thinking the other day about why I've been unable, over my lifetime, to stay really motivated and consistent about and with my training...
February 23, 2023
Fashionably Late: Talking All Things MOG with Enve
A brand’s first gravel bike is big news. And when that brand is Enve, a company that knows a thing or two about making products that blaze beyond the pavement, you know it’s going to be worth a closer look. The bike in question is the Enve MOG, a single-syllable...
February 17, 2023
Long-Term Review: Chad’s Mosaic GT-1 650B Gravel Bike
I've had my Mosaic GT-1/650b bike for a little over two years now. I don't ride off-road as much as on it, so it's taken a bit longer to get a good sample of rides over various routes, terrain, and locations. This bike has been on everything from long stretches...
February 16, 2023
BOTW: An Orange Artist Series Mosaic GT-1 45
While this looks like your 'typical' all-custom Mosaic GT-1 45, but look a little closer and you'll notice that in keeping with our shared AC-Mosaic goal of making it happen, it's been modified to accommodate the customer's request to run 48s. Additionally, the customer was intrigued and attracted to the Artist Series...
February 10, 2023
Shop Talk: Coastless Chad
I've had a bunch of folks ask me if I ended up doing the Coast Ride after seeing our post about it back in early January. Since my guys (thanks, Jim) made a big deal about me getting off my ass and making it a big goal to start the...
February 08, 2023
BOTW: A Silver Arrow Sarto Seta Plus
This week we have one of my main workhorses. I've had this for over a year now, and as my only disc brake bike is the one that has been used to test numerous wheel sets and tire combinations and types. I'm not entirely sure how many miles are on...
