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...
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...
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...
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...
January 02, 2023
BOTW: Sarto on the Water in Sausalito
We initially had this bike built for the ENVE Grodeo, and while it looked great, we decided to freshen it up and take it to the next level. Enter our friends at VeloColour in Toronto with the brief to do something cool. No hand holding required with those guys -...
November 02, 2022
Bucking the Trend: Introducing Sarto’s New Aero Endurance Road Bike
It’s been a long time since Italian bikes were made in Italy. For countless decades, the knowledge and skills required to build a high-performance road bike were passed down from one skilled artisan to another, hand to hand, from generation to generation. An apprentice’s training, as the savior of the...
April 21, 2022
Behind the Build: A Climber’s Sarto Asola
Our client Josh tasked us with creating an exceptionally light road bike that would fly up the hills, a fun and carefree machine for rides in the Bay Area and Marin. Naturally, new builds often require a little back and forth between frame options, but not this time. With one...
February 02, 2022
Behind the Build: A Client's OG Green Sarto Seta Plus
If in doubt, go with what you know. Whether you’re purchasing a new bike for the first time in thirty years, as was the case for the owner of this effervescent Sarto, or choosing a pizza in an unfamiliar town (calzone, c’mon!), there’s something to be said for safe bets.Finding...
April 08, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Metallic Blue Sarto Lampo Plus
When we think of handbuilt bikes, it's often metal that comes to mind. May we not forget that Sarto has long been mastering the art of custom carbon. This week we're excited to share our latest Sarto Lampo Plus, an Italian built aero road machine that pack some serious heat. Follow...
December 16, 2020
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds—Day 3: A MotoGP Inspired Sarto Seta
Next up in our countdown we see another build full of vibrant color, A MotoGP inspired Sarto Seta. Custom Italian carbon coated by a one of a kind paint job by Vélocolour. Complete with a thoroughly upgraded Dura-Ace Di2 drivetrain and Cadex wheels, this light weight rim brake road bike that...
December 14, 2020
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds - Day One: a Blue and Red Sarto Lampo Plus
For the first time ever, we've turned our annual 12 Days round up over to the people to select our most stunning bikes of the year. The people have spoken and the time has come to reveal the top rated AC builds of 2020. Kicking off the countdown, is a prime...
