March 24, 2021
First Look: The Garmin Rally Power Meter Pedals
After a couple of hundred miles of testing, catch our first impressions of the newly-released Garmin Rally Power Meter Pedals.
March 12, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Blue to Green Anodized No22 Great Divide
It's been pretty gravel-centric around here for the past month, but rest assured our love for road is strong. This week we share our latest creation with No22, a blue to green anodized Great Divide. A modern titanium marvel, neatly kitted in Enve and Campagnolo. Continue along to check out this...
March 04, 2021
Bike of the Week: An Ekar Built Open X Enve Wide
Our Open X Enve WIDE builds are starting to roll out. The first of these limited edition gravel bikes is ready to hit the dirt. Naturally, it's built up with a full suite of our favorite Enve pieces, and finished off with a Campagnolo Ekar 1x13 kit. Follow along to...
March 04, 2021
The Dirt East Peak TT: Plan Your Route
The Dirt East Peak TT is finally here. In the weeks leading up to now, we've delved into all of our preparations for the solo hill climb effort from training to equipment, to a detailed examination of the course itself. The point to point course, however, starts a bit in...
February 25, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Lime and Pink Mosaic GT-1
With our OSBR: Dirt East Peak TT just a week away, it was perfect timing that we showcase our latest gravel build, a hand crafted Mosaic GT-1. With a dialed build and a playful color palette, this bike is ready to party. Continue on to check out all the details of this...
February 25, 2021
The Dirt East Peak TT: Get Your Gearing Right
Just like tires, gearing is a pretty critical choice for a time trial. Especially for an uphill one.Not long ago, the options were pretty limited. You basically had the choice of a regular old road 2x set up with compact rings and an 11-30 cassette, or a 1x with a...
February 23, 2021
The Dirt East Peak TT: Choosing Your Treads
When it comes to racing, we firmly believe that it’s about what a rider has got in the legs, not what they ride. But we can’t deny that having the right gear for the task at hand is indeed instrumental. And besides, isn’t agonizing over the perfect set up half...
February 18, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Striped and Splattered Open WIDE
We're still in the midst of winter with grey skies prevailing as the norm. This week we're cutting through the gloom with a one of a kind Open WIDE that's sure to bright your mood. A thoughtfully spec'd race bike, with the twist of a bright a vibrant custom paint...
February 18, 2021
The Dirt East Peak TT: Preparing With Power
With our OSBR Dirt East Peak TT event rapidly approaching, the team at AC have been preparing for the daunting challenge. As the event nears, I wanted to share some insights into how I am utilizing my power meters as I train for the hill climb and how I will...
February 15, 2021
Keep Your Bases Covered: A Guide to Q36.5 Base Layers
Jerseys, bibs, socks...helmets and sunglasses too. Riders are notorious for putting extensive thought into assembling their kit for each ride. Surely for functional reasons, but undoubtably, style and expression play heavy roles too. What's often overlooked, however, is the lowly base layer. Tucked away below bright colors, graphics, and logos, base...
February 11, 2021
The Dirt East Peak TT: Details From the Course
If you're a local rider to Marin and spend any time riding dirt, chances are you're well acquainted with the course for our upcoming Dirt East Peak TT. But for those less familiar, we wanted to share some intel and insight on the tracks that lie ahead. Starting down in...
