November 09, 2023
BOTW: A Mint Green Prova Speciale
In this edition of BOTW, we have a Prova Speciale with what, on first pass, might seem like a simple mint green paint scheme. However, note the pinkish hues scattered around the reimagined Prova logo - according to our paint partners, Velocolour, who brought the client's color vision to life, these textural embellishments...
Peter Harrington
August 23, 2023
BOTW: Jose's Prova Mostro-Monza
You'd think that after building so many custom bikes, the process might become a blur. I guess for some people, it could go that way. But we've found that when we commit to bringing someone's dream bike to life, there's a process of continual learning and a curiosity that compels us to...
Chad Nordwall
April 21, 2023
BOTW: A Hockenheim Silver Prova Speciale
This week we have the pleasure of presenting this stunning Prova Speciale finished in one of our favorite colors, Hockenheim Silver. Frameset: Prova Speciale Group: Campagnolo Super Record EPS Power Meter: Garmin Rally RS200 Wheels: Lightweight Obermayer Tires: Continental GP5000 Saddle: Fizik Antares 00 finished by Busyman Ceramic: Ceramicspeed coated...
Chad Nordwall
October 17, 2022
Across the Pond: A Visit to Bespoked
Bespoked, a celebration of handmade bicycles and the people that make them popped up in London this past weekend, and AC's Pete was on the ground to visit on our behalf. Naturally, our interest took a sharp turn towards Prova and Mosaic, who were displaying at the show, but there was lots...
December 21, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 10 - A Root Beer Teal Prova
On day ten we see yet another Prova masterpiece: a titanium Speciale sporting rim brakes and mechanical shifting, topped off with a unique two-tone anodized finish. "When building this bike for the shop, I took it as an opportunity to build my dream rim-brake road bike. I've absolutely loved Mark...
Derek Yarra
December 15, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 3 - A Deep Blue Prova Speciale
On the third day of our round up, our founder, Chad, has voted in the first Prova on the list. This titanium road bike is an absolute stunner, featuring a deep metallic blue paint on top of high polished titanium. "It's so hard to pick just two of my favorite...
Derek Yarra
August 26, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Root Beer-Teal Ti Prova Speciale
Titanium, rim brakes and mechanical shifting often conjure up the idea of a "grandpa" bike, but that couldn't be further from the case with today's featured build. Not when that titanium is mated with custom 3D printed junctions and dropouts, the carbon seat mast is hand-wrapped, and the whole enchilada...
Derek Yarra
May 20, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Brawn, Bare, and Beautiful Prova Mostro
Titanium loving dirt riders rejoice. Today we've got one hell of a build in store for you. A remarkable Prova Mostro sporting a bare titanium finished and a killer build ready speed over the dirt no matter how rough it gets. Follow along to check out the details of this...
Derek Yarra
April 15, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Deep Blue Titanium Prova Speciale
We've been on a steady stream of fancy futuristic carbon bikes but make no mistake, it's the metal bikes that we hold closest to our hearts. This week we are are beyond excited to showcase one of the finest custom metal bikes we've built yet—a deep blue titanium Prova Speciale....
Derek Yarra
December 23, 2020
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds—Day 11: A Purple Fade Rim Brake Racer
Taking the second step on the podium lands this purple faded anodized Prova Speciale. It's like everything great about early 90s mountain bikes reimagined in a bespoke road racer. We love absolutely everything about this bike, and apparently so do you! Like its racing green brethren, this Prova is fully...
Derek Yarra
December 19, 2020
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds—Day 7: A Racing Green Prova Speciale
On the seventh day of breathtaking builds, the voters have selected this incredible Prova Speciale. Nothing says class like British racing green, and it looks especially right when paired with the high polished titanium. The build is complete with nothing less but a Campagnolo Super Record EPS group full of...
Derek Yarra
