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Dottore Bibs
Where do we stand with the Dottore? In short, it's brilliant. A pure function piece, one made for the rider, and the ...
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January 11, 2019
Bike of the Week: A Deep Blue U.P. With a Splash of Champagne
This week we would like to present to you an UP with a classy demeanor yet a hint of rebellious tendencies. Don’t let its appearance lull you into thinking it doesn’t get rowdy on the weekends. This gravel shredder eats up the chunk and begs for more. We started with...
Derek Yarra
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...
Chad Nordwall
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...
Derek Yarra
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...
Michael Webber
December 25, 2018
Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds:
Day 12 - A Cherished Ciavete
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
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