September 30, 2024
BOTW(s): A Slew of Sarto Bikes
As The Dude might say, "Is this a weekday?" The studio has been so busy lately that we've slipped a little on our regular BOTW features. Granted, we're still keeping track of the days, but what with the AC Invitational and such, it's been a close-run thing. So, in an...
September 30, 2024
Sarto Unveils 'Black Marble' as a Finish Option for the Raso
Never let it be said that the good people at Sarto Bikes rest on their laurels. If you came to the AC Invitational at the studio in August, you might have seen a new paint scheme from the Venetian custom carbon fiber specialists, a swirling, misty mountain, marble-like effect in gloss...
September 22, 2024
Factor Ostro VAM: A 1,000 Mile Review
After putting a thousand miles on a new Factor Ostro VAM, I have surprisingly few thoughts to share, and that is not a bad thing. Acquiring a stock or off-the-shelf bicycle takes fewer steps than getting a new custom-made bike: you choose a brand and model, and you're off. To do...
Chad Nordwall
September 22, 2024
Why Not Be Faster? Chatting With Factor’s Industrial Designer Mike McGinn
"I grew up in the north of Canada, and in the summertime, my parents used to kick us out and tell us to go do stuff, so we would end up building things," explains Factor's Mike Mcginn in answer to my question about how he became an Industrial Designer. "I...
Peter Harrington
September 12, 2024
Nice Guy Finishes First
Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Sunday September 8, 2024, 4:07am I've been torn out of a deep sleep by what sounds like a giant bear ripping my Tahoe Cabin apart plank by plank. There's pounding and grunting and it takes me a couple of minutes to remember I'm in an Airbnb in the...
September 05, 2024
Too Many to Mention: The AC Invitational Thank You List
The first edition of the AC Invitational is a wrap, and with it, our heartfelt thanks go out to all of the people whose energy, attendance, and effort contributed to the beautiful vibe and great success of the day. From existing customers to new friends of the studio, you brought...
Chad Nordwall
August 19, 2024
Closed Roads + Dream Bikes = The AC Invitational Bicycle Show
At the time of writing, The AC Invitational Bicycle Show on August 31st is only 12 days away, and as you can imagine, we're getting pretty excited. So, in the spirit of sharing the stoke and celebrating cycling's finest makers, here are five awesome things about the show you should know: It's...
Julius Berith
August 09, 2024
Drifter X Dreamin'
This year, I've had the good fortune of building and riding a new Drifter X gravel/all-road bike. The frameset was handcrafted by the artists and alchemists at No.22 Cycles in Upstate New York and came together at AC at the beginning of summer. With its mix of raw titanium, anodized accents...
August 01, 2024
Mick, Trick parts and a Toronto Special - This Prova Mostro Is a Masterpiece
This week's featured build is a feast for the senses. But cast your eyes over the Form Throne saddle on this stunning Prova Mostro for one moment—a camouflaged Form saddle courtesy of bespoke leatherworker Mick at Busyman Cycles in Australia, all perforations of color like pulsing waves of sonic bliss....
Peter Harrington
July 24, 2024
BOTW: A True Ciavete Pegoretti Responsorium
All bikes are special, but when you have no clue what a bike's frame will look like before it lands, there's an element of anticipation that infuses the whole process with extra excitement. And a whole lot of nerves. Case in point, this week's featured build, a Pegoretti Responsorium, which the...
Chad Nordwall
July 17, 2024
A Most Agreeable Prova Mostro
Prova’s Mostro is a fine titanium gravel bike, built to house big tires, refreshingly adaptable, with options for rack and pannier mounts, and as gorgeous to ride and admire as anything you could ever hope to take into the backcountry, or the bedlam of the city. A few years ago,...
Mike Wilson
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