September 29, 2022
Catch Me if You Can: Brennan Wertz on His Full Gas Season So Far
Wow, what a year it’s been. I’ve traveled more than ever and ridden my bike more than I thought possible. But with all the travel and time on the trail, it's been a while since I last penned a journal for Above Category. So to remedy that, here's an update...
Brennan Wertz
September 01, 2022
Tech Talk: The Pinarello Dogma F12 Vs The Dogma F
In 2010 Pinarello changed the face of modern carbon race bikes with the Dogma. The frame used an asymmetric design emphasizing power delivery and reduction in frame flex compared to other race bikes on the market. The Dogma2 (released in 2011) further increased aerodynamics and power transfer and had a...
Ben Jones
March 09, 2022
The Ascent to Dirt Elite: AC’s Brennan Wertz Hits the Trail in Search of Gravel Glory
After a breakthrough 2021 season riding as a working-man pro, our very own Brennan Wertz has leveled up for 2022 with a well-deserved place on the Scuderia Pinarello squad. With a packed schedule of gravel races ahead, AC will be by Brennan's side as co-sponsor, leaving no stone unturned as...
February 25, 2022
Behind the Build: Old Dogma, New Tricks - Ray’s Pinarello Dogma F
The brief: A bike to blaze. A silvery bullet built to grace the Golden Gate at warp speed. With an older Dogma at home and a gravel machine in the works here at the shop, AC client Ray had an opening in his stable for an up to date speed...
February 04, 2021
Bike of the Week: An EPS Built Pinarello XLight
Fat tire disc brake gravel bikes get a lot of praise around here at AC, but don't think for one second that we've lost our love for the faithful rim brake road bike. This week we share a thoroughbred race machine in the shape of the Pinarello Dogma XLight, a...
Derek Yarra
January 14, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Frosty Fresh Pinarello Dogma F12
While the winter months are cold and tough, we're here to stoke your motivation with this full gas road build. This week we're sharing our latest Pinarello build, a frosty fresh Pinarello Dogma that's ready to heat things up. Frame At this point, the F12 needs no introduction. However, this is...
Derek Yarra
December 17, 2020
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds—Day 5: A Viking Blue Pinarello F11
Landing here on day five is the first Pinarello on the list. While there are many Dogma builds in the world, none are quite like this. Inspired by automotive icons of past and present, this Pinarello "F11" this rig is something truly unique. Custom painted by Vélocolour, this one off...
Derek Yarra
November 19, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Viking Blue Pinarello F11
Hitting top gear, diving into corners, and hammering over rollers. There's nothing like being out on the open and giving it full gas. The exhilaration of the speed and the determination of giving it all you've got is what draws many of us to throw a leg over the bike. What...
Derek Yarra
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
June 25, 2020
Bike of the Week: An All Out Pinarello Dogma F12
An all out Pinarello built for all out speed. This week we share our latest Dogma project, an F12 disc built up to hammer out miles of tarmac on the California coast at the fastest cruising speeds possible. No stone was left unturned in the quest to perfect this machine,...
April 09, 2020
Bike of the Week: A Tangerine Pinarello Dogma F12 Dream
It's bright. It's loud. It's fast. This week we unveil the latest Pinarello build to roll out of AC. Not just any bike, this is Chad's personal Dogma F12 test bike, so you know it's gonna be done up right. With an electronic Campagnolo build and an array of hidden...
Derek Yarra
