March 09, 2022
The Ascent to Dirt Elite: AC’s Brennan Wertz Hits the Trail in Search of Gravel Glory
After a breakthrough 2021 season riding as a working-man pro, our very own Brennan Wertz has leveled up for 2022 with a well-deserved place on the Scuderia Pinarello squad. With a packed schedule of gravel races ahead, AC will be by Brennan's side as co-sponsor, leaving no stone unturned as...
Peter Harrington
February 25, 2022
Behind the Build: Old Dogma, New Tricks - Ray’s Pinarello Dogma F
The brief: A bike to blaze. A silvery bullet built to grace the Golden Gate at warp speed. With an older Dogma at home and a gravel machine in the works here at the shop, AC client Ray had an opening in his stable for an up to date speed...
Peter Harrington
February 10, 2022
Behind the Build: An American Ti RT-1 Built With Euro Flair
The Above Category Behind the Build series dives into the details that brought the bike to life - the rider, inspiration and decisions that came together to create a dream machine. Join us this week as we speak to AC client Jonathan about his minimalistic and decidedly majestic Mosaic RT-1. Did you...
Peter Harrington
February 04, 2022
The Shoe Fits: DMT Knit Shoes Land at Above Category
Like many riders, I’ve always struggled with finding a comfortable pair of cycling shoes. Sure, my feet run a little wide, but not that wide, and probably not wide at all by most people's standards - they’re just not slim enough to squeeze into what some bike shoe brands think is a...
Chad Nordwall
February 02, 2022
Behind the Build: A Client's OG Green Sarto Seta Plus
If in doubt, go with what you know. Whether you’re purchasing a new bike for the first time in thirty years, as was the case for the owner of this effervescent Sarto, or choosing a pizza in an unfamiliar town (calzone, c’mon!), there’s something to be said for safe bets.Finding...
Peter Harrington
January 19, 2022
What to Wear: Winter Bike Clothing
Let's be honest, riding outside through the colder seasons is hard, and choosing winter bike clothing that helps you embrace, rather than endure the conditions is even harder. But for any rider aiming to hit peak form later in the year, maintaining a base through these early months is essential. And while some riders are...
Derek Yarra
January 06, 2022
Bike of the Week: A Camouflaged Prova Speciale All-Road
For 2022's first Above Category Bike of the Week, we're setting off in style with this sublime Prova Speciale All-Road, complete with a custom paint scheme that comes right out of the air. The Frame The Speciale is the pinnacle of the Prova range. With its premium titanium tubing, 3D...
Derek Yarra
January 06, 2022
January AC Group Ride 1/23
2022 is here so let’s kick the party off right! Our first group ride of the year is on 1/23 and it’s gonna be a good one. We’re revisiting our 2020 OSBR course, so brace yourself for 50+ miles of challenging yet sensational Marin County dirt. As per usual, we'll...
Derek Yarra
December 29, 2021
Looking Back on an Incredible Year with Mosaic Cycles
In 2021, I had the opportunity to spend the season racing and riding two hand-built titanium dream bikes from our friends at Mosaic Cycles in Boulder, Colorado. After jealously coveting many of the Mosaic bikes in the shop for months, my relationship with Mosaic began when I approached them about...
Brennan Wertz
December 23, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 12 - A Sky Blue Ciavete Pegoretti
We made it. After a run of spectacular bikes, we've reached the final showcase in our 12 Days of Breathtaking Builds countdown. So many worthy contenders, but only twelve could make the cut. So for this, our last day, Chad selected something close to his heart: a downright gorgeous Ciavete Pegoretti....
Derek Yarra
December 22, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 11 - A Master Mechanic's No22 Reactor
On the penultimate day of our end of year countdown, we're unveiling a bike that's never before seen the light of day, or at least, a feature on our journal. For Day 11 of our Breathtaking Build series, we give you a No. 22 Reactor - but not just any...
Derek Yarra
