The walls of AC tell a layered story, one not easily seen at first glance. Favorite rides among the quiver, legends of the past and fresh carbon yet to meet tarmac. An expression of what has shaped 20 years of AC.
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Prova Integrale in Purple, built with ENVE and CeramicSpeed. Each one of these frames that comes through the studio carries its own character, from raw titanium to refined paintwork, but the craftsmanship remains unmistakable.
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Have you ever seen anything like this? The @darimocarbon T1 Loop seatpost is one of the more unconventional pieces we’ve had in the studio. The design replaces a traditional clamp with Dyneema loops and a carefully tuned carbon structure. It looks unusual at first, but the thinking behind it is anything but. Hand-laid carbon, refined through real testing, and built with a clear focus on weight without losing integrity. #cycling
The new @tuneblackforest wheels are just starting to make their way out into the world, and we’ve already had the chance to spend time on them. What stood out wasn’t one single feature, but how everything comes together, especially in the hubs. Composed and consistent across both road and gravel. We weren’t actively looking to bring in another wheel line, but these earned a spot. Full write-up is live on the Journal.
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This GT-1 may look clean now, with its white paint and tan walls, but it’s destined for dirtier times. @mosaiccycles strikes a clear balance between aesthetics and a ride that subtly invites you into rougher terrain.
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Our first Equilibrium build, Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. Handcrafted in Japan and painted by VeloColour in Ontario, this striking ride has made its rounds. Interested to hear your take.
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This build has turned heads well beyond AC, and for good reason. The Mosaic Artist Series finish, with its soft, almost velvet-like texture, draws you in, while Bjorn, Lightweight, and Chris King bring it together as a true all-out build.
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A steady stream of @provacycles coming through the studio has us feeling lucky. This build was clearly at the end of the rainbow when these photos were taken this past Saturday.
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After a season of mud, tarmac, good single-track, bad single-track and everything in between, Chad put together a quick ride update on why the @sartoframes Raso Gravel is one of his favorite rigs to date. Head to our website to read the story.
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The bike itself is enough, but the handcrafted leather accents introduce a different kind of presence; warm tones against the light blue finish transform the whole build. Carbon, titanium, Partington wheels, CeramicSpeed, SRM Power. The kind of build that lives rent-free in our heads. #custombike #cycling
Custom paint–including hubs. CeramicSpeed finishings. SRM power. Composed silhouette. Another @provacycles that sets the bar for a top-of-the-line custom build.
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