January 11, 2019
The AC Paint Scheme
OPEN’s Ready To Paint (RTP) range of gravel frames have been extremely popular for us and for good reason. Customizing the finish of our bikes has always been something we do a lot of and OPEN made it way easier. All RTP means is that the frames come totally bare...
January 04, 2019
Bike of The Week: The New/Old Cubano
This week we’re bringing you an older bike heading for new experiences. First, the backstory: This Baum Cubano was originally built for Above Category’s founder, Chad back in 2013. This was his third Baum as he’d already ridden the Corretto and the steel Ristretto models. Fully acknowledging the tough job...
January 04, 2019
Protecting the Extremities
I was home visiting my parents over the holidays a few years ago and had brought my bike to squeeze in some rides between the family festivities. I had plans for an old favorite route through the local canyon, one I'd ridden countless times years ago. It was a bit chilly in...
December 28, 2018
The Chris King Bling: Part III
While bicycle do technically have teeth, it’s fairly uncommon to see them augmented with a rhinestone studded grill. Is that really a thing? Do we all know what a blinged-out grill is? See here, here, and here for examples. Are you ready to upgrade your ride? Who best to do...
December 25, 2018
A Sentimental Pegoretti Duende
Editors note: You may have seen this bike before, in posts we’ve shared or in the showroom here in the Bay Area. We’ve done what you can do with all great, long lasting bikes and upgraded it w/ the latest parts from Campagnolo (except the wheels which just fit way...
Kalara Schuster
December 24, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds:
Day 11 - A Sparkling Punch Prova
Behold, the Prova Speciale. An absolutely stunning road bike, taking cues from the past, present and future of hand built frame design. Combining a mix of proven steel from Columbus and Reynolds, a handmade carbon fiber seat tube and state of the art 3D printed parts like the seat tube/seat...
December 23, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds: Day 10 - An Orbis On a Cloud
Coming into the tenth day is one of our favorite Baum builds to date. An absolutely stunning Orbis built to withstand long days in the saddle and travel all over the country. The striking crisp white paired with deep red accents make this bike a treat on the eyes, but...
December 21, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds
Day 8 - A Punk Rocker's U.P.P.E.R
Is it a grocery getter? A scraper bike? A hard-hitting 'hood hauler? This Twelve’s build was one of the most fun and exciting projects to grace our workbenches this year. After receiving it’s ultra-unique paint treatment from our friends at VéloColour this rig came together with ample modifications and other...
December 20, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds
Day 7 - The Founder's Daily Driver
First off, I want to give a heartfelt apology to everyone who got bumped off the list by me getting my bike on here. I love all the bikes that we’re fortunate enough to build on a yearly basis and wish we had enough days to get them all up....
December 19, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds Day 6 - This One Goes Round and Round
We’ll admit it, we cheated a bit with this post. As you can tell by the group, the cockpit and the wheels, we did not build this Pegoretti in 2018. In fact, we didn’t even build it, though we wish we got to, if that counts for anything. This belongs...
December 18, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds
Day 5 - A Snowy Steed
If the last two bikes seemed a bit classic for your tastes, this next bike might be a little more up your alley. The latest, Tour De France proven, Pinarello rocket ship is a fantastic take on the modern road racing bike. Wireless, electronic shifting, disc brakes, tubeless ready aero...
