October 08, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Tropical Pinarello Grevil+
Look good, go fast. It's a mantra that speaks to nearly all things we do, and rings especially true with our latest featured build. A completely customized Pinarello Grevil+, built to cover all types of ground while moving at top speed. A versatile, modular machine with a one-off paint job and...
Derek Yarra
October 01, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Pink, Blue, and Silver Open UPPER
Performance and personalization. Those are the pillars that define what we do, and there's nothing more exciting than guiding our riders through the process of their own project builds. Case in point, this fully customized Open UPPER. Each piece thoroughly considered to shine in its own right while complementing the...
Derek Yarra
September 24, 2020
Introducing Ekar—The Campagnolo 13 Speed Gravel Debut
Do an internet search for the best gravel drivetrain and you're bound to see two names show up. Sram and Shimano. The configurations may vary—the number of speeds, a mix and match of product families, the technology of the system—but for dirt, it always comes down to the two of...
Derek Yarra
September 17, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Pair of Ti Provas Part 2 - A Purple Fade Rim Brake Racer
Happy Friday everyone and welcome to the second installment on this incredible pair of titanium Prova Speciale builds. Last week we showcased the green disc build which means it's time to feature it's anodized rim brake counterpart. While there are many details the bikes share in common, they're still both very...
Derek Yarra
September 10, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Pair of Ti Provas Part 1 - A Racing Green Disc Machine
We're excited to bring you all a special treat. A double feature of two custom Provas. The first titanium Speciales to grace our workshop. They share much in common, but are uniquely their one. One painted, one anodized. One disc, one rim. Equally stunning in their own right. Kicking the party...
Derek Yarra
September 03, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Stealthy Black AXS Evil 29er
As we move into the final stretch of summer, there's no better time to take to the trails and explore Mother Nature across ribbons of single track. This week we share our latest full-squish machine. An all black Evil Following, built up with a balanced cross country trail approach to...
Derek Yarra
August 31, 2020
The Above Category TDF Summer Challenge
The Tour? In September? Things sure are different this year, but we’re excited to see the quest for the yellow jersey carry on. To celebrate the festivities, we’re throwing a TDF Summer Challenge. For each week of the race, we’ll share a route here in Marin inspired by various stages...
August 27, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Lime Green Titanium Steed
The beauty of bicycles is their simplicity. While modern performance bikes can be a complex thing, they don't always have to be. Here at AC we'll always be passionate for the builds that keep things to the essentials of what makes a stellar, thrilling ride. This week, we celebrate just that. A timeless...
Derek Yarra
August 20, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Summer Sunset Open Upper
Long rides chasing that late summer light. That was the inspiration of our latest custom Open project bike. A light and capable UPPER with a dialed build kit tailored for the rugged California terrain and a paint job celebrating the coastal golden light. A Sunset Over Paradise The Open UPPER...
Derek Yarra
August 13, 2020
Bike of the Week: An Evil One-Bike Wonder
It should come as no surprise that of late, there's been a bit of a boom in mountain bikes. With the explosion of gravel over the past few years, many roadies have found their gateway drug to a whole new world of trails, stoke, and uncomfortable high fiving. So for those...
Derek Yarra
August 06, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Punchy Pink Dinanica
We're in the midst of summer and it's a perfect time to turn up the heat with our latest Sarto build. While we might not be taking beach vacations or hitting up the dance clubs like we did in summers past, we can still channel those vibes into a screaming hot...
Derek Yarra
