February 04, 2022
The Shoe Fits: DMT Knit Shoes Land at Above Category
Like many riders, I’ve always struggled with finding a comfortable pair of cycling shoes. Sure, my feet run a little wide, but not that wide, and probably not wide at all by most people's standards - they’re just not slim enough to squeeze into what some bike shoe brands think is a...
Chad Nordwall
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...
January 19, 2022
What to Wear: Winter Bike Clothing
Let's be honest, riding outside through the colder seasons is hard, and choosing winter bike clothing that helps you embrace, rather than endure the conditions is even harder. But for any rider aiming to hit peak form later in the year, maintaining a base through these early months is essential. And while some riders are...
Derek Yarra
January 06, 2022
Bike of the Week: A Camouflaged Prova Speciale All-Road
For 2022's first Above Category Bike of the Week, we're setting off in style with this sublime Prova Speciale All-Road, complete with a custom paint scheme that comes right out of the air. The Frame The Speciale is the pinnacle of the Prova range. With its premium titanium tubing, 3D...
Derek Yarra
January 06, 2022
January AC Group Ride 1/23
2022 is here so let’s kick the party off right! Our first group ride of the year is on 1/23 and it’s gonna be a good one. We’re revisiting our 2020 OSBR course, so brace yourself for 50+ miles of challenging yet sensational Marin County dirt. As per usual, we'll...
Derek Yarra
December 29, 2021
Looking Back on an Incredible Year with Mosaic Cycles
In 2021, I had the opportunity to spend the season racing and riding two hand-built titanium dream bikes from our friends at Mosaic Cycles in Boulder, Colorado. After jealously coveting many of the Mosaic bikes in the shop for months, my relationship with Mosaic began when I approached them about...
Brennan Wertz
December 23, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 12 - A Sky Blue Ciavete Pegoretti
We made it. After a run of spectacular bikes, we've reached the final showcase in our 12 Days of Breathtaking Builds countdown. So many worthy contenders, but only twelve could make the cut. So for this, our last day, Chad selected something close to his heart: a downright gorgeous Ciavete Pegoretti....
Derek Yarra
December 22, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 11 - A Master Mechanic's No22 Reactor
On the penultimate day of our end of year countdown, we're unveiling a bike that's never before seen the light of day, or at least, a feature on our journal. For Day 11 of our Breathtaking Build series, we give you a No. 22 Reactor - but not just any...
Derek Yarra
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 20, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 9 - A Frosty Fresh Pinarello Dogma
Here on day 9, Robert has voted in a speedy race bike packing plenty of Euro flare, a Frosty Fresh Pinarello Dogma. An Italian frame matched with an Italian Campagnolo drivetrain, plus a set of Lightweight wheels and SRM power meter from Germany. This killer ride is as stunning on...
Derek Yarra
December 19, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 8 - A Purple and Bronze No22 Reactor
On day eight we're serving up something you might not have seen yet: a purple and bronze No22 Reactor that holds it down for the road bike purists. Voted in by Brennan, this titanium dream machine proves that rim brakes are here to stay. "This bike stood out to me...
Derek Yarra
