September 08, 2023
A His and Hers Sarto Raso
This couple’s dream bike journey started with a bike fit. Once in the shop, we realized they came from near where my parents lived, and before long, what was a straight fit turned into a long and lovely chat. His and hers bikes are not as uncommon as you might...
Peter Harrington
August 16, 2023
BOTW: A Chic Sarto Raso
Bryan has been a customer of the shop for quite a while and was looking to update/upgrade the Parlee Z5 he had been riding since 2013. He liked carbon fibre and was keen to benefit from the latest and greatest innovations in the world of composites. As it turned out,...
Mike Wilson
July 06, 2023
BOTW: 'An Italian Affair' Sarto Raso
This week we have the pleasure of presenting an impeccably clean example of Sarto's new Raso. Let's start with the build details: Frameset: Sarto RasoGroup: Campagnolo Super Record EPSPower Meter: NoneWheels: Lightweight Meilenstein EVO, Schwartz ed.Tires: Vittoria Corsa ControlSaddle: Fizik Antares 00Ceramic: Ceramicspeed coated bb, coated OSPW, coated hub bearings...
Chad Nordwall
June 12, 2023
A Pistachio Green Dream: Sarah's Sarto Seta Plus
Full disclosure: this is the first custom bike frame I've ever had! What a treat to be able to dream up a color and visualize a style for something that I'd end up spending so much time with. Of course, when Sarto can paint your frame in any color under...
May 24, 2023
BOTW: A 50s Flyer Sarto Raso
This week we have the pleasure of presenting an impeccably clean example of Sarto's new Raso. Frameset: Sarto RasoGroup: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2Power Meter: SRM Origin with titanium spindle.Wheels: Lightweight Fernweg 63mm, Schwartz ed.Tires: Rene Herse Stampede Pass - ExtralightSaddle: Fizik Antares OO, AdaptiveCeramic: Ceramicspeed coated bb, coated standard size pulley...
Chad Nordwall
April 12, 2023
BOTW: A Two-Tone Sarto Raso
Frameset: Sarto Raso frame, fork, bar/stem, seatpost and Ceramicspeed coated headset.Group: Shimano Dura-Ace 9270. 170mm cranks, 52X36 rings and 11-32 cassette, /w 160f and 140r rotors.Power Meter: Garmin Rally RS200 with SRM PC8 head unitWheels: Partington MKII Tires: Vittoria Corsa N.E.X.T 700X28Saddle: Fizik Arione 00Ceramic: Ceramicspeed coated bb, alloy, coated...
Chad Nordwall
April 11, 2023
Ride Review: The Sarto Raso
Getting straight to the point, this is the first modern (disc brakes, internal everything, electronic shifting, carbon) bike that I truly want to ride every ride. I've liked the other bikes I've been on but was always looking forward to returning to one of my other bikes. I had no...
Chad Nordwall
February 10, 2023
Shop Talk: Coastless Chad
I've had a bunch of folks ask me if I ended up doing the Coast Ride after seeing our post about it back in early January. Since my guys (thanks, Jim) made a big deal about me getting off my ass and making it a big goal to start the...
Chad Nordwall
February 08, 2023
BOTW: A Silver Arrow Sarto Seta Plus
This week we have one of my main workhorses. I've had this for over a year now, and as my only disc brake bike is the one that has been used to test numerous wheel sets and tire combinations and types. I'm not entirely sure how many miles are on...
Chad Nordwall
January 31, 2023
Decoding the Sarto Bikes Range
Fully custom carbon bike frames are still relatively rare. Fully custom carbon frames that live up to our exacting standards here at Above Category number just one: Sarto Bikes of Italy. Since the 1950s, Antonio Sarto and his elite team of specialists in Veneto, Italy, have been elevating the art of...
Ben Jones
January 02, 2023
Don’t Call It a New Year’s Resolution
Chad "the boss" Nordwall loves a solid 40-mile bike ride. He's not known for his monster miles. He prefers to dream about hitting it hard and getting it done, but mostly just going for a ride. "That's not completely true," said Nordwall. "I like 100-mile rides; I just don't feel...
Ben Jones
