City Grounds and State Bicycle Co. are teaming up for a 6061 Black Label Bike AND Frame Giveaway! There are no hoops to jump through, no hashtagging, no photo taking, just a simple sign up form and you are entered into the giveaway for a chance to win! This giveaway ends 2/28/14, click here to enter and learn more today >> Want to learn more about the State Bicycle 6061 Black Label series? Click here to check them out online >>

Unknown Bikes has gone back to the drawing board and created a brand new frame, the Unknown Singularity Track Frame. Based off the popular LV2 track frame model but with major changes including a newly designed top tube, double-sided stainless steel dropouts, 6066 aluminum downtube (to shave weight) and smooth welds! These frames are expected to arrive the first week of January 2014 so we've decided to make them available now for pre-order! Reserve yours today for $259.00 in black, raw or gangreen, shop now >> [CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO ADVANCE TO NEXT SLIDE] [portfolio_slideshow id=7942]

We are proud to announce the arrival of God & Famous to the City Grounds brand list! God & Famous is an independent clothing label based out of New York that services the track/fixed gear and cycling community with wearable goods, headwear and other oddities. With a detailed eye and taste for functionality, God & Famous is quickly growing, making waves in the cycling community and adding new products to their collection. We are excited to be their first official stockist in the US, and look forward to watching them grow as a company. To start, we brought in three...

Instead of having just one day of deals on Black Friday, we decided to hook everyone up and extend the sale for ALL of November! That means right now you can save up to 70% off on bikes, frames, parts, gear, clothing and much more. No, seriously. The deals are crazy - see for yourself, click here to shop the Black November Sale! >>

Plenty of City Grounds friends and family in this video of the GFunk group ride out of Long Beach. Apparently most of this is lost footage is from a while back, but the wait for this edit it worth it with some great vibes and editing from Dave Jaranilla, Chris Basilio & John Maniquis! Check it out below: The GFunk ride is a medium-fast paced (18-30mph) ride through the streets of Long Beach and surrounding areas. Usually try to do at least 30 miles or so with an "A"(25-30mph) and "B" (<25mph) groups. Fixed gear or road bikes recommended for...

Unknown Bikes has gone back to the drawing board and created a brand new frame, the Unknown Singularity Track Frame. Based off the popular LV2 model but with major changes including a newly designed top tube, double-sided stainless steel dropouts, 6066 aluminum downtube (to shave weight) and smooth welds! Since we are so excited about the frame, we are teaming up with Unknown to give away not only the frame, but an entire build package as well! Check out all of the details & enter below: City Grounds x Unknown Bikes Singularity Package Giveaway City Grounds and Unknown Bikes are...

We just put our Unknown PS1 pursuit frames on sale for $189.00, which are regularly priced at $375.00! In case you haven't seen one built up, check out our very own Timmy Coloma from the Costa Mesa shop in the gallery below. He custom built his PS1 from the ground up and it's been his daily commuter and main mode of transportation ever since! When you see our staff riding it, you know it's quality. Make sure to check out his community page here, and grab your Unknown PS1 frame today while it's still in stock!! Click here to shop...

Introducing the City Grounds x Aventón Bikes collaborative bike build prizes for this weekends Wolfpack Hustle Drag Race Event!! Who will be crowned champion of the Unified Title Series and take these home? Make sure to stop by this Saturday and check out the event, more details here: http://www.wolfpackhustle.com

City Grounds is excited to announce we'll be teaming up with Leader Bikes to present the Summer Kickback Instagram Photo Contest! The winner of the contest will receive a Leader 721 Duomatic Complete Bike. Here's how to enter: 1. Follow @citygrounds and @leaderbikeusa on Instagram. 2. Upload a picture to Instagram that shows how you ride your bike! Ex: Commuting, racing, tricking, kickin back, goofin' around, etc. 3. Hashtag your picture with #CityKickback and tag @citygrounds and @leaderbikeusa ! Winner will be chosen by quality of photography, creativity, content, and overall popularity by the City Grounds and Leader staff. GRAND...

One of the newest members of the City Grounds Long Beach team, John Kingston, recently built up and photographed his Unknown PS1 in the limited edition anodized gold colorway. Kingston is a photographer who has built up an impressive client list including Us Versus Them, Juxtapoz, Karmaloop, Cadence and bands Alkaline Trio, Bayside, New Found Glory and much more. We are glad to welcome him to the City Grounds family and hope to see more shots like these coming from him in the future! Check out his full portfolio website and blog here: http://www.kingstonphoto.net [CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO ADVANCE TO...

This past Sunday Wolfpack Hustle hosted the 2nd race in the 2013 Unified Title Race Series, The Civic Center Criterium. With the streets shut down around City Hall in downtown Los Angeles, racers competed for the coveted dog tags and to get one step closer to the ultimate goal - Unified Title Series Champion. It was quite the day with inspiring victories from Jo Celso (Womens Fixed), Kathryn Donovan (Womens Road), Walton Brush (Mens Fixed) and Sean McElroy (Mens Road). Not to mention a great showing and second place finish in Mens Fixed for Long Beach local Edgar Willow Juarez!...

The team over at Engine 11 just came out with a video from a recent trip to Korea for the King of Track / King of Criterium event. Looks like it was a successful trip with Long Beach locals Bud and Brad both getting up on the podium! Check out the footage below: IN KOREA - ENGINE11 Film : Overweight Music : The Vaccines-Family Friend engine11bikes.com engine11.tumblr.com/ facebook.com/pages/Engine11/105026152926956?fref=ts kingoftrack.com overweightstudio.com bud, brad, asia (engine11) in Korea / for KOT, KOC

It's been a while since we picked out our favorite #citygrounds photos from Instagram, which now has almost 2,000 total photos. We love seeing the City Grounds community build, keep uploading your photos for a chance to be on the blog. Check out our latest favorites in the slideshow below: [CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW TO ADVANCE TO NEXT SLIDE] [portfolio_slideshow id=6757] Want to see your photo up here? Hashtag your photo with #citygrounds and keep checking back to see if we picked yours as a favorite! Also, while you're at it - make sure to follow the official @citygrounds instagram:...

Congo is a true City Grounds original team rider, and has been riding for the shop since the very beginning. He consistently stands out at competitions not only for his riding skills, but also his fashion choices. The 2013 Red Bull Ride + Style was no exception; Congo showed up with a first generation Pro-Tec helmet (yep, the ones with ear flaps), old school shades and a bright orange Unknown fixed gear freestyle bike. He might not have won the competition, but at lease he competed with some style. Check it out in the photos below! [CLICK THE PHOTO BELOW...

We keep saying this, but it's true - every day we are seeing more and more amazing #citygrounds photographs on Instagram. It's great to see everyone contributing to the City Grounds community lifestyle. Check out some of our favorites from the past few weeks, and remember to tag your next photo with #citygrounds for a chance to get up on the blog! Thanks to @84ability, @richness, @whiskeyonsunday, @phannokoyo, @jeena007, @boostamante79, @gregfromuptown, @ezekiel_lux, @chalifox, and @im_unexpect! Think you can do better? Hashtag your photo with #citygrounds and follow us on instagram.com/citygrounds.

City Grounds has you covered for the coming spring and summer months with brand new colors of the popular CG Purist water bottles. Stay hydrated and grab the 22 oz. version for $9.99 in blue, pink, green or smoke or go big and grab the translucent 26 oz. version for $10.99. Check them out at one of our retail locations or click here to shop now >>

Red Bull Ride + Style returns to San Francisco on Saturday, May 4th 2013 and they are starting to build the hype with a video released today of selected riders getting a chance to test the course. Check out the video below from the Red Bull team: Stay tuned to the Red Bull Ride + Style Facebook page for news and updates (click here). Are you planning on going this year? If so, what are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments!

City Grounds Team Rider Bud Abille is continuing to dominate races and we could not be more stoked for him. Recently he took the top spot on the podium for the King of Track Track Race in Korea. In fact, another Long Beach local and friend of the shop Brad Adams came in right behind Bud and took second. Congrats to Bud, Brad and the rest of the Engine 11 team! As the owner of Road Runner Bags, I'm sure Brad isn't too stoked on winning a backpack, but a win is a win! Photo's c/o: Kingoftrack.com (top) & Kevin...

The results are in, congratulations to all of the winners and participants in the 2013 Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash race! We couldn't have been more excited about being part of such a great event. From the registration party where we got to meet all of you and talk shop, to the race itself where we witnessed thousands of people competing for those elusive Wolfpack Dog Tags. A big thank you to Don a.k.a. Roadblock and the rest of the Wolfpack team. We can't wait until the next event, in the meantime - check out the photos from the registration party...

So, with yesterdays post about the Instagram Photo Contest being held by Wolfpack Hustle, I thought it would be appropriate for this week's Throwback Thursday to be related. Plus, I wanted an excuse to re-post this epic video that was made for the Wolfpack Hustle Drag Races last year featuring City Grounds sponsored rider Jack Lindquist! Check it out below and enjoy your Thursday! Wolfpack Hustle. The Midnight Drag Race from Midnight Ridazz on Vimeo. Credits: Race Starter Girl: Kelli Samuelson Riders: Jack Lindquist and Jon Budinoff Executive Producer: Don Ward Director: Warren Kommers Concept by: Don Ward and Alex...

Chances are if you love bikes, you probably love stickers. It was "liking" a page on Facebook, before there was a Facebook. It was pinning a dope logo on Pinterest, before there was a Pinterest. It was - well, you get the point. Whether you put them on your bike or on your notebook, stickers are the best way to show off what brands you like, where you shop, what music you listen to and so on. So, next time you stop into a City Grounds shop make sure to grab a sticker or two, we just restocked the City...

Below are some of our latest favorite #citygrounds tagged photos on Instagram. Make sure to follow the official City Grounds Instagram here: http://instagram.com/citygrounds @alexmiranda29 shows off some City Grounds love on his Lazer helmet - looks good! @sneakerguru562 put together an impressive Unknown LV1 build, complete with the carbon fork, H Plus Son TB14's laced to Dura Ace hubs, SRAM Omniums, and much more. Looks dope! @kikosoto lines up a Fuji Track 2.0 and a SE Lager with a amazing looking lighthouse in the background. @nasty_as_i_wanna_be with some sticker love - plenty of friends on this one, I spy TOLA,...

Throwback to October 23rd, 2011 - City Grounds helped sponsor a NJS Bike Show and track racing event at the Encino Velodrome. There were raffles, giveaways, food, racing and more. Good times, good people, good throwback thursday memories! Check out the video recap of the event below and enjoy: See the original post here >>

If you have been to our Costa Mesa shop lately you might have noticed it looks a little different. We've moved things around, added here and there and made changes to ensure we give our customers a ton of options. If you are local to the shop or plan on visiting the area soon make sure you stop by and check it out! Did I forget to mention we have a Cinelli Laser just hangin' around? Need service? We've got you covered! The new tire wall complete with tires from Vittoria, Continental, Michelin, Specialized and many more. Hope to see...

1. Voted Best Bike Shop in Long Beach The Long Beach Post held a "Best of Long Beach" competition and with your support City Grounds Long Beach was named Best Bike Shop! The Post did a great write up and interview of the staff - we couldn't be more proud and we couldn't have done it without our amazing staff and customers. (Read more >>) 2. Moved Into New Warehouse Location! Along with our shops in Long Beach and Costa Mesa, we also have a warehouse location for added storage and processing of our online orders. We made the move...

Found this great video in the CG archives featuring Matt Spencer, Marwin Ou, Congo Mitchell and Corey San Agustin hitting up some local spots in Long Beach. Perfect for throwback thursday - enjoy: Check out more videos on our YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/citygroundstv

Happy Holidays from City Grounds! We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday celebrations and getting ready to head into the New Year! Just in case you were planning on heading into a CG store for some last minute shopping, our holiday hours for Costa Mesa & Long Beach are: December 24th, 2012: 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. December 25th, 2012: Closed December 26th & Beyond: Mon - Sat: 11am - 7pm, Sun: 11am - 6pm And ... if you are looking for a last minute gift that you can't miss on, swing by the store and grab a gift card!

City Grounds Costa Mesa is hosting a ride on Sunday, December 23rd for the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade! We are planning to meet at the Costa Mesa shop at 5pm, ride out at 6pm and check out the boat parade. This is a slow pace, short and relaxed ride to celebrate the holidays, the year and enjoy the show. We encourage everyone to bring friends and family - the more the merrier! *Bring your own beverages! Costa Mesa City Grounds: 1810 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 More about the Boat Parade: "Join over a million viewers as you...

A while back we switched our website to a new platform, many of you might have noticed the new shopping features such as filtered navigation, quick shop, new payment methods, etc. With the changes we had to re-create our website from the ground up - not the easiest thing to do! Before the switch we had been slowly and thoughtfully building up a Community section - a place that represented the lifestyle and people that made up City Grounds. However, since the switch we have been trying to perfect the shopping aspect of our website and have had less time...

It's been a while since we have posted one of these but here are our latest favorite #citygrounds tagged photos on Instagram. Make sure to follow the official City Grounds Instagram here: http://instagram.com/citygrounds @ERIKMOUA at our Costa Mesa shop checking everything out. Friend of the shop @VDECKERV showing off his ride and CG Kit, adding his own style with teal arm warmers. We need to get him hooked up with some CG arm & leg warmers! @_ERICRODRIGUEZ just built up his new Fuji 2.0 Track bike, looks good! @7ifebui7dcu7ture with the limited edition Kryptonite lock and CG stickers. Long Beach staff...

Over the last few years we have been slowly growing our bike selection which was originally rooted in fixed gear and single speed bicycles to now include all different types. You name it, we probably have it - from BMX to commuters and all the way to cruisers. We have also been very slowly growing our road bikes section, bringing in new brands and models for every type of rider. The most recent addition to our selection of road bikes is the 2013 Specialized road line. We've carefully selected a few models to add to accommodate the growing demand and interest in...

And the winner of the Fuji Track 2.0 Complete Bike Black Friday Raffle is... Ticket # 518501 Congratulations to the winner and thank you to everyone who chose to shop locally on Black Friday and support our shops! The winner of the raffle has until Friday, December 7th, 2012 to claim the prize. If a winner does not come forward by then we will have to draw a new ticket. If you have the winning ticket, please contact us at 1-866-550-7423 or through e-mail at info@citygrounds.com.

Daily Deals start today and run through December 25th! Each day we will be announcing a new Daily Deal that lasts 24 hours and expires that day at Midnight PST. We have some crazy deals lined up so don't miss out - keep checking our Daily Deals page to stay updated on the current deal. Click here to see the full calendar >>

It's that time of year to be thankful - especially for our Black Friday Sale! We have some crazy deals going on this year that you do not want to miss! We have even started the sale earlier this year - as in RIGHT NOW! Shop online (click here to shop now) or visit our stores (click here for locations) now to beat the rush. Check out the flyer below for more information and stay tuned for updates (PLUS a special Black Friday announcement for our local customers headed to the store on November 23rd coming very soon..!) Shopping online?...

The 2013 winter season is creeping up fast with the shorter days and colder nights. For those of us who seem to get out and bare the cold, being prepared and equipped can really make rides enjoyable. Below are a few recommendations we have for your winter riding needs: BLACKBURN SPLASHBOARD COMBO: When its wet out there, these fenders really help protect against mud and water so that you don't have a happy trail running up your back. They mount securely and easily on most framesets. Attaches on the downtube and seatpost. BUY HERE      SPECIALIZED XC LITE GLOVES:...

There are a few things you should never leave behind when out and about riding your bike. We have a few suggestions for the essentials when hitting the streets for those long distances. Riding terrain for cyclists are not always in the best conditions and every now and then we are left on the side of the road with different types of problems. Being equipped with the right tools can help keep your ride going. The Specialized Starter Kit is perfect for riding and storing with its lightweight and compact design. It includes everything you need to carry and more. The...

When we got the new Limited Edition Leader 725 Mid LTD frames in - we knew we had to show them off with a proper build. We went all out on these two builds by incorporating everything from high quality carbon Leader components, performance wheels such as the Campagnolo Pista's and HED3's, and our staff favorite crankset - the SRAM Omnium. Check out the photoset below and click here to get your frame today >> Limited Edition Leader 725 Mid LTD - Blood Orange (MSRP $399, NOW $379) >> Limited Edition Leader 725 Mid LTD - Silver (MSRP $399, NOW $379) >>...

Summer is long gone and it's starting to cool off -which means it's time to break out the arm and leg warmers for those cold weather rides. We've teamed up with Endo Customs once again to bring you some arm ($54) & knee ($64) warmers with subtle City Grounds logo hits. These are only available in limited quantities and if our CG Kit was any indication, these should move fast! Check them out in our online store by clicking here >> Click here to shop >>  

We tend to get pretty excited around here when new bikes start rolling in. Especially when you can tell a company is thinking about the customers first and how to create a product that not only looks good, but more importantly caters to the needs of the customer. The new 2013 SE Tripel is a perfect example of this type of thinking. It's got the good looks - emulating a single speed / minimal design but it also has the functionality of a true commuter bike with the addition of the Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal hub and coaster brake. (PLUS,...

We always get pretty excited this time of the year when all of the new 2013 bikes start rolling in. One of the most recent arrivals is the SE Primetime BMX Bike available in a matte black color with gold accents. This bike is a little bit of everything - tough BMX bike, but with 26" wheels it is more than capable to handle dirt jumps. Not only that, but add in the fixed/free rear hub and removable brake mounts and you have yourself a fixed gear freestyle trick bike. It's always nice to have a choice and it comes...

Team Rider Bud Abille and good friend of the shop Dave Jaranilla teamed up recently on a great edit of Bud sprinting through the streets of Long Beach. Everything is on point in this video, including the aggresive style of riding, music, look & editing. Check it out below: BUD x LONG BEACH from Dave Jaranilla on Vimeo. Music: Hudson Mohawke - Furnace Loop Shot & Edited by: Dave Jaranilla Sponsors: City Grounds // T-Level // Engine No. 11

The Summer Race Series at the Encino Velodrome is an event that we could not be happier to be a part of. For the second year, we got to play host to the last and final race of the series called the "City Grounds Finale". The event combines everything we love about the sport of cycling; good people, competitive racing & amazing bikes. Check out some of the photos below from the event or scroll down to see the full gallery. Thank you to Kieron of Ridetheblackline.com, all of the athletes and a huge thank you to everyone who showed...

Our blog has been down for a little while so we haven't had the chance to post up a recent Instagram photo post, but it looks like that hasn't stopped any of you from tagging your photos with #citygrounds. Check out a few of our favorites: @budabille in the CG kit turning a corner. Great pic from Danny Munson & Cycling Illustrated. Instagram of a polaroid from @bikingLA of the City Grounds canopy at Wolfpack Hustle. @imbryanxxx showing off a great new use for Chrome bags! and lastly @tommmylee creating some bike chain art with Izumi closeups Check out some...

Cadence Trekker Sling Bag is now in stock! This simple but extremely functional sling bag consists of: Light one strap day bag Man buckle with side compression straps Reflective patch for visibility Padded backing with moisture wicking dura mesh. Two zip compartments with one stow pocket for quick access items Great for SLR cameras plus room for extra layer, notebook, tools, etc. Made in the USA with military grade materials.  

We've gotten a lot of new #citygrounds tagged Instagram photos since we started our new blog series last week! It's good to see a lot of you out riding in this beautiful summer weather and reppin' City Grounds while doing it! Check out some of our most recent favorites:@countfeffula representing City Grounds out in DC!Costa Mesa staff member @mancvb with some shots from the road. Poor possum.My personal favorite from this weeks photos, @switchbladecomb with a great combination of scenery and a good looking build.@arbot with another bike/scenic shot out on the beach with dual City Grounds water bottles.and last...

Each week from now on we will be selecting our favorite photos from Instagram with the #citygrounds tag and posting them up on here! Make sure to follow us (@citygrounds) and tag your photos with #citygrounds to get a shot at being featured on here. Check out some of our most recent favorites:@phillysaurusrex showing off his Bianchi build and skateboard. Looks good!@jdrizzy10 picked up some new pedals and shop exclusive CG pins!@vdeckerv showing some City Grounds sticker love on his downtube.@marcgalera with a tire closeup/blur effectand lastly it looks like @chrisbrinlee visited our shop out in Long Beach, snapping a...

The new City Grounds water bottles are in and we have stepped our bottle game up this time with the use of Purist technology. "The first water bottle that offers a taste as pure as drinking from a glass, with all the advantages of a flexible bottle. Features include a protective barrier inside that prevents odors, stains, and mold from permanently attaching; the Watergate™ cap with a self-sealing Heart Valve™ to prevent leaks; and a clearview strip to make liquid analysis easy." Available in both translucent and smoke colors, these bottles retail for $9.99/ 22oz. and $10.99/ 26 oz. Shop...

This past weekend a few of the City Grounds staff, team riders and friends headed up to San Francisco to take part in the 2nd annual Red Bull Ride & Style Event. Check out the video we put together highlighting some of the weekend including the Chrome pre-party, the ride & style event and much more. Great job to our team riders Justin "Congo" Mitchell, Matt Spencer & Corey San Agustin for representing City Grounds and the rest of the participants in pushing the sport of FGFS!