January 18, 2019

The Dogma Shootout - F10, F10d, and K10 Head to Head

“What do you mean which Dogma do I want?" "They make more than one?"  "I want the one that they use to win the Tour.” Those are the things we usually hear when we ask which model of Pinarello Dogma they are thinking about.  Looking around the web there actually is not...

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

January 04, 2019

Bike of The Week: The New/Old Cubano Gallery

Derek Yarra

December 25, 2018

Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds:
Day 12 - A Cherished Deuende Gallery



Derek Yarra

December 24, 2018

Twelve Days of Breathtaking Builds:
Day 11 - A Sparkling Punch Prova Gallery

Derek Yarra