December 07, 2018
It's Not Just All Ball Bearings Nowadays — CKPC Part II
Chris King bearings are the result of consistency and control; leaving nothing up to chance, they control the source of their balls (outsourced, but domestically produced, and of a precision grade that’s kept secret).
December 07, 2018
Bike of the Week: Red, U.P. and Blue
This week’s BOTW is a little different from the others as this one is not heading anywhere after this post. It’s actually our size small OPEN U.P. rental bike. The reason it made it to the page is because we take as much pride in the bikes that we put on...
November 30, 2018
Bike of the Week: Blue Di2 UP
A baby blue Di2 gravel bike, ready to take on a winter of all terrain fun.
Derek Yarra
November 30, 2018
Bike of the Week: A Multi-Purpose Mosaic
One bike to rule them all. A quiver killer, as they say. The ever coveted dream bike that can do so many things you wonder why you needed the six different ones currently sitting in your garage. Does such a bike really exist? It's a balance that can be much...
Derek Yarra
November 22, 2018
Bike of the Week: Piazza Peg
Everyone in a while, you need to go back to your roots. Things evolve, tastes change, people grow, but you can never forget where you came from. Don't get us wrong–We love, disc brakes, we love gravel bikes, we love tubeless tires, and we love electronic shifting, but with this...
Derek Yarra
November 16, 2018
Bike of the Week: BRG Orbis!!!
For as long as hand built titanium bicycles have been around they've been referenced as a "forever bike," thanks to the material's nearly nonexistent fatigue rate, corrosion resistance, fantastic ride quality, and if we're being frank, the monetary investment often associated with them.
Derek Yarra
November 14, 2018
Bike of the Week: Chad's Corretto Check-In
The idea of a review just sounds terrible. The thought of saying something we sell is bad, insert air quotes here, doesn't appease us. Although when we speak about the intricacies of Baum not to mention the quality of their product it's hard to have anything negative to say. Baum's...
November 09, 2018
Bike of the Week: An Alpine White F10
Here's an F10 fit for a world-class athlete that spent his competitive career in an alpine environment. From the slopes of Tahoe to the winding descents of Mount Tam this Dogma is ready for it all.
Derek Yarra
November 02, 2018
A Visit To Chris King Precision Product: Words From Webber
We were recently invited to attend and participate in a bicycle industry tête-à-tête in Portland, Oregon at the Chris King factory. Given our yen for accuracy and high-performance bicycle components, we were delighted at the invitation and accepted wholeheartedly. We’ve always found their flavor of ATD (Attention to Detail) pairs well with a...
November 01, 2018
Bike of the Week: A Titanium Dream Come True
A titanium quiver killer, built to satisfy the dream of having one bike that can truly do it all.
Derek Yarra
November 01, 2018
Bike of the Week: A Baum Coretto Satin Dream
Every path to #NewBikeDay is unique, some being a longer journey than others. This particular bike was a year in the making, with nearly every detail scrutinized to perfection. A Baum Coretto with a stunningly unique paint job and a masterful build from both the frame builder and our mechanic....
Derek Yarra
