April 04, 2019
Bike of the Week: Black is the new Black U.P.P.E.R
Black is the new black. Actually, scratch that. There was never a new black. Black always has been and always will be the black. While we love colors and custom paint jobs with matching anodized components, there will never be a substitute for a murdered out, black on black bike. So...
April 02, 2019
Field Tested: The Q36.5 Gregarius Ultra Bib Short
When Q36.5 launched, they made a huge splash in the cycling apparel world, releasing some of the most innovative and technical pieces the industry had ever scene. The highlight being their selection bib shorts. Starting with the Salopette L1 and continuing on with the Salopette Dottore, Salopette Vented, and eventually...
March 28, 2019
Bike of the Week: The Teal Corretto
For some, the allure of a custom bike is for something hand crafted, the creation of a skilled craftsman/woman, building their dream machine. For others, it comes from a more practical need, having unique fit requirements where an off the peg bike simply won't work. This week we present a bike...
March 25, 2019
MAAP IN THE FIELD—RIDE WITH MAAP AND AC ON APRIL 14
We're combining forces with our friends at MAAP and hosting a Bay Area edition of their MAAP In The Field Rides. On April 14th, join us for a day of riding out on our favorite roads. We'll meet up at the shop at 8:30am to check in and enjoy coffee from...
March 21, 2019
The NAHBS Rundown
NAHBS, the annual traveling circus of kooks, craftsmen, and all things bike, is quite the scene. Frame builders of all sorts congregate from across the globe to share their latest creations. With the show's return to Sacramento, just a hop skip and throw from our headquarters, we of course had...
March 14, 2019
THE DOGMA SHOOTOUT: CONTENDER No.3 - The K10
The final bike of our Pinarello Dogma comparison test is the K10. This is the bike that Team Sky uses for the tough Belgian classics, or any event with beat up road surfaces. It comes in a few styles, one with a damper built into the top of the seat...
March 12, 2019
A Glimpse of Sun in the Dead of Bay Area Winter: Welcoming MAAP to AC
It's been a long and grueling winter but the seasons are finally starting to change. To welcome in the sun, we've brought in a range of new apparel from our friends in Australia. We're excited to welcome MAAP to Above Category.
February 28, 2019
THE DOGMA SHOOTOUT: Contender no. 2 - The F10 disk
Another couple weeks but pretty much the same—rain, wind and grey skies. This time though, I was looking forward to it a little more as I'd be riding the Pinarello F10 disc bike. This was going to be my first extended amount of saddle time on a road disc bike. ...
February 22, 2019
Bike of the Week: A Tall Titanium All-Roader
On tap this week is a no nonsense all-roader, built straight up to get the job done. Designed for a tall guy in need a bike that can do it all. From daily commuting, to big days on the road, to full on gravel abuse, this Mosaic GT-1 is ready...
February 15, 2019
THE DOGMA SHOOTOUT: CONTENDER No.1 - The F10
Following up in our series of testing three of the different Pinarello Dogma models, we check in on our first contender—the classic F10. Rim brakes, clearance for 25's; it's the same bike that's won the last couple TDF's. Take a look as we outline the build and spec of our...
February 08, 2019
Bike of the Week: An Orange Steel Sprinter
Traditional in sprit, but in every way new; this Baum Ristretto encapsulates everything we love about hand made steel. Built to handle hard days of hammering, from sun up to sun down; this bike is truly a sprinter's delight.
