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
August 03, 2020
The 2020 Enve Builder Round Up
A year ago, a few of us had the opportunity to travel out to the Enve Composites headquarters to support our frame builders in the Enve Builder Round Up. It was an incredible gathering of leading frame builds, both veterans and up-and-comers alike, to showcase their latest creations and discuss the current...
Derek Yarra
July 30, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Tri-Paneled Titanium Road Machine
One thing we'll never tire of is a handcrafted titanium machine. Last week we shared a stunning refresh on an well loved ti bike, and this week our love continues with something brand new. A colorful Mosaic RT-1d, destined to scale the Northern California hills of Berkeley and Marin alike. Before we...
July 23, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Baum Reborn
We've always had an affinity for titanium bikes. Not only is the performance and ride quality like nothing else, but the longevity of a frame built from Ti is truly unmatched. It's durable and repairable, it doesn't corrode, and unlike most other materials, it will ride just the same in...
Derek Yarra
July 16, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Blissfully Simple Mosaic RT-2
Electronic shifting, power meters, aero tubes, hydraulic brakes... bicycles have come a long way, and there's no shortage of incredible features and advancements in today's modern super-bikes. Without a doubt, all of that technology and engineering makes for a thrill of ride, but it's not without its drawbacks. Sometimes you just...
Derek Yarra
July 13, 2020
AC Tech Talks - 1x vs 2x
To front derailleur or not to front derailleur? That is the question. When we work with clients on a new bike build, especially of the gravel sort, one of the toughest decisions is whether to go single or double chainring. Especially in this modern age of cycling with new gearing...
Derek Yarra
July 09, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Black and Blue Trail Ripping Hardtail
This week we share our latest cross-country speed machine, striking the perfect balance of up hill fire road speed with sheer single track ripping fun. A blacked out Open Cycles hardtail with a shimmery blue front end. The One+ Platform The biggest impetus behind this build was to have something with that...
Derek Yarra
July 03, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Striped Ti Mosaic All-Road
The summer skies are shining, which means there's extra day light for exploring the edge of roads and venturing into the unknown. This week we share our latest Mosaic build. A bespoke titanium gravel bike, customized for a rider on the famed Silicon Valley peninsula—an area know for its vast...
