April 06, 2023
BOTW: A Blazing Fast Ciavete Pegoretti Responsorium Rim
After 15 years of doing what we do, there are still very few things more exciting than when we receive a frame box in the post from our friends at Pegoretti in Verona, Italy, even more so when it's a Ciavete paint scheme. We never really know what to expect....
Chad Nordwall
March 28, 2023
Meet the Mosaic RT-1 ITR - Integrated Thick Road
If you've been dreaming about a beautiful custom titanium Mosaic that is not only wicked fast and wicked whippy but will take big ol' fat road tires and still look stealthy, the wait is over. Meet the RT-1 ITR (Integrated Thick Road), the newest frame from the Colorado metal magicians,...
Ben Jones
March 22, 2023
Introducing the AC Coffee Ride
Group rides can be intimidating. The AC Coffee Ride is designed to lower the barrier to group ride entry in a fun and welcoming manner. It's all about rolling at a slower pace than usual and enjoying each other's company while riding bikes. So if that sounds like your scone...
Ben Jones
March 22, 2023
Takes on All Corners: A First Ride With the New No. 22 Aurora
It is a foggy, wet morning, and my legs are just waking up as I drop into Muir Woods road. Over the past three weeks, I have spent a few days on the new No.22 Aurora, trying to assess it more as a performance road bike than a showpiece. But...
Ben Jones
March 14, 2023
Pegoretti Stock Size Availability
If you've been thinking about picking up a stock-size Pegoretti, a recent inventory update that cuts the lead time to days for specific paint schemes might be just the news you’ve been waiting for to start your Pegoretti story. As demand for Pegoretti frames continues to grow, the team at...
Ben Jones
March 10, 2023
Commuting Through the Bomb Cyclone
Oh, the halcyon days of last summer. I had just started working with the team at Above Category and knew from day one that I wanted to ride my bike to work. Every single day. The warmest days of the year allowed for rides with lightweight bibs and a short...
March 08, 2023
Scott's 'Italian Trip' Pegoretti Round
We began talking with Scott about a Pegoretti in early April of 2022 as he was planning a trip that would take him through Italy in July, and he wanted to visit the Pegoretti shop, get fitted, and discuss the build he wanted - what frame, custom geometry, paint and...
Mike Wilson
March 01, 2023
BOTW: A Mosaic GT-1/AR Stealth
The latest entry to our Bike Of The Week (BOTW) is something new /not new. In mid-2021, ENVE had their Grodeo show, showcasing its brand new fully integrated cockpit. So, of course, we had scores of cyclists who wanted to clean up their front end by using these new bars...
Chad Nordwall
March 01, 2023
Decoding the Mosaic Cycles Range
One of our closest frame-building partners is Mosaic Cycles out of Boulder, CO. Founder and head welder Aaron Barcheck is our kind of people: direct, no-nonsense and dedicated to his craft. This zero-fluff mentality translates directly into his frames. Mosaic makes some of the most performance-first titanium and steel bikes...
Ben Jones
February 28, 2023
Once-in-a-Lifetime: Carving Fresh Tracks on the Slopes of Mt. Tamalpais
I grew up part way up Mt. Tamalpais, or as most locals refer to it: Mt. Tam. I spent many of my formative years exploring the mountain on foot or by bike. I have lived in the Bay Area for the vast majority of my life and feel very fortunate...
Brennan Wertz
February 23, 2023
Random Thoughts: Edition 02/23
An occasional series dedicated to going behind the scenes at Above Category, including some of our random and not so random thoughts about all things cycling. ------------------------------------------ I was thinking the other day about why I've been unable, over my lifetime, to stay really motivated and consistent about and with my training...
Chad Nordwall
