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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
