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
December 14, 2021
Out With the Elements: Week 4
Welcome to the final installment of Brennan's 30 day stretch of putting Q36.5 to the test. The final week was packed with a number of big rides and another broad array of weather patterns to take on. Dig in to see how all of his apparel choices held up. Nov....
Brennan Wertz
December 14, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 2 - A Knockout Fade Mosaic GT-1
Here on day two, our marketing and media manager, Derek, has elected another sizzling gravel build. This Knockout Fade Mosaic GT-1 really packs the heat. Custom wheels, bronze hardware, and the AXS dropper post make this one shred-worthy gravel steed. "As an owner of two Mosaic G-Series bikes myself, it's only...
Derek Yarra
December 13, 2021
12 Days of Breathtaking Builds 2021: Day 1 - A Color Drenched Bastion Crossroad
Once again we've reached the end of the year and oh what a year it's been. While 2021 surely served some challenges to everyone, we're grateful to look back on a year full of incredible build projects with a number of great riders that we're glad to now consider friends....
Derek Yarra
December 07, 2021
Q36.5 Women's Fall/Winter Clothing Guide
When you’re equipped for the cold and wet, fall/winter is one of the most rewarding times of the year to be out on the bike. Yes, it requires a little extra motivation in the morning. And yes, things can get a little spicy out there, but as everyone who has...
December 03, 2021
Bike of the Week: A Triangular Fade Open UPPER
Do you love dirt as much as you love customized bikes? Well, then this week, we've got a treat for you: a light and versatile Open UPPER leveled up with a one of a kind paint job done by none other than the masters at Vélocolour. Keep on reading to...
Derek Yarra
December 02, 2021
Out With the Elements: Week Three
Brennan's day-in-day out test of Q36.5's full range of apparel continues. In week three he saw more of that signature erratic Bay Area fall weather, putting everything from summer lightweight jerseys to thermal bibs and rain shells to the test. Follow along to see how each piece has been working...
Brennan Wertz
December 01, 2021
December AC Dirt Ride 12/12
Our final group ride of the year is upon us. Join us on Sunday 12/12 as we finish off the year strong with a solid dirt loop with an excellent blend of challenging climbs and stellar descents. As usual, we'll meet up at 8 AM at the Sausalito Equator where...
Derek Yarra
November 20, 2021
Out with the Elements: Week Two
This week featured some uncharacteristically warm weather. Unfortunately, it was also a week where I would ultimately end up overdressing and being a bit too warm on three separate occasions (I guess I am struggling to learn from my mistake). Fortunately, all these garments I have been wearing are still...
Brennan Wertz
November 18, 2021
Baptism by Fire: Bikepacking on the Mosaic GT-X
Just a few months ago Mosaic came on hot with a new gravel bike model dubbed the GT-X, along with an epic video of their crew riding them deep in the backcountry on the Alaskan Denali Highway. Coming from racier variants of Mosaic gravel bikes, both Brennan and I were...
Derek Yarra
November 18, 2021
Just Landed: The Lightweight Obermayer Evo
Whenever a cyclist thinks of ultimate high-end wheels, there's no doubt that Lightweight is among one of the first brands that come to mind. With their sleek v shape, carbon hubs, and signature carbon spokes, the German-made cabon fiber bike wheels have achieved iconic status since they hit the ground...
Derek Yarra
