For a limited time only, the 2014 Leader 725 Seafoam Frameset is now available for $399.00 (reg. price $550.00) at City Grounds. Featuring the tried and true 2014 Leader 725 track frame paired with a light weight aluminum fork. Available in the classic seafoam colorway with black logo and model name accents. Check it out now in our online store or take a look at the frameset in action and all built up in the photos below! SHOP NOW >> Photos c/o Leader Bikes

We are excited to announce the arrival of Vivos Bikes and their range of complete bikes as well as wheelsets to City Grounds! Vivos has set their focus on creating practical and affordable complete bikes for everyone from the casual cruiser to the city commuter. To start, they are offering two complete bikes, an aluminum fixed gear / single-speed bike called the 'Motus' and a steel fixed gear / single-speed bike called the 'Vida'. Along with the complete bikes, we are also offering 36H wheelsets from Vivos available in black, polish and red. "Vivos is the minimalist and utilitarian take on the bicycle. It’s simple;...

Not only does God & Famous produce some of the most popular cycling gear and clothing, they have been slowly growing their blog with some great original content. Most recently, Kenny Kim and the team at G&F interviewed Javon of Brooklyn, NY who is most well known for his jaw dropping stable of bikes over on Pedal Room. While short on words, the post features a full photoset of Javon in the city on his impressive 2014 Cinelli MASH Histogram build, complete with a unique front rack. Not to be outdone by his build, Javon also has some of the most sought after...

Leader Bikes is teaming up with Vans for a spring/summer collaboration that includes shoes, t-shirts, accessories and more. This upcoming collection is releasing only in Japan on May 23rd, 2014 and will be available at Brotures Shops, Vans Japan stores and ABC Marts. Check out the teaser trailer below along with a photo gallery featuring the kind of the flatland tricks, Michael Chacon. [portfolio_slideshow id=8900] Find out more at the Leader x Vans collaboration site, here.

Introducing the latest build from City Grounds, the Aventon Mataro Low Fixed Gear Bike! The Low is the successor of the original Aventon Mataro with advanced pursuit geometry. This bike comes equipped with a flip/flop hub for riding fixed gear or single-speed freewheel. As an added bonus, the Aventon Mataro Low complete comes with two handlebars at no added cost, an alloy bullhorn and alloy riser bar. The Aventon Mataro Low is available now in Inferno Red, Celeste, Gloss Black or Polish Silver for $589.00 (reg. $800.00). Plus, this bike ships for FREE for a limited time! You might see other 'shops'...

The heavily anticipated Stay Strapped DVD has been released and the official trailer for it can be seen above! This DVD has a 45 minute runtime and features familiar faces such as Corey San Agustin, Matt Spencer, Justin Mitchell, Joe McKeag, Steven Jensen among others. City Grounds is proud to be a supporter of this project among other top FGFS brands such as Hold Fast, Destroy Bikes, Break Brake 17, Spike Parts and SKYLMT. Support and grab a copy for only $14.99 over on the Wolfdrawn site.

New York based cycling brand God & Famous is back at it again with a restock of the extremely popular 'Kill Cap'. This cap is a 3-panel cycling cap with fully sublimated asphalt camo on 100% poly/cotton fabric. The Kill Cap is breathable and lightweight, perfect for spring weather. True to its name, the Kill Cap features a plastic brim with the mission objective 'Kill Hills' printed under the bill. This cap is lightweight and breathable - perfect for the upcoming spring / summer riding season. Grab one today for $25.00 at City Grounds before they are all gone again...

City Grounds is excited to now offer a wider range of the Unknown Bikes parts & components line including cranksets, rims, wheelsets, hubs and stems! With minimal branding and classic black or silver options - these components are ready to compliment your current bike build or start you off right on a new project. Check out some of the featured products below and learn more about each component. [portfolio_slideshow id=8864] SHOP NOW >>

On Saturday, May 10, Red Bull Ride & Style will once again merge elite fixed freestyle athletes and racers with an artistic infrastructure on Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco – hallowed ground in the street skate and riding scene. Returning to San Francisco for the fourth time, Red Bull Ride & Style is the world’s premiere fixed gear competition that reunites 50 of the best fixed gear racers and freestylers together in a legendary riding location for both track and freestyle competitions. The event again also involves a renowned artist who will produce collaborative art on both the race course and...

Unknown Bikes teamed up with photographer Jesse Rith once again and had him take their demo Unknown Singularity build for a few days so could work his magic and the results are amazing. Check out some select photos from the collection below. Definitely feelin' the City Grounds love with prime sticker placement on this build! This last one is my personal favorite, the colors are incredible. You can download this last photo as a wallpaper, click here. SHOP UNKNOWN >>

We just got news that Leader Bikes is now the sponsor of the LA based cycling team Gorilla Smash Squad. Check out the a snippet from the press release below and head over to LeaderBikes.com to learn more about the partnership! Leader Bikes is proud to announce it's sponsorship of LA Based team Gorilla Smash Squad. From the VELO Sports Center in Carson to crits in Pomona, the white, black, and red kits of LA based cycling team Gorilla Smash Squad (GSS) have been turning heads with their wins around Southern California.  Coming from humble roots as a group of friends...

Aventon just made this Monday a little bit better by giving everyone a sneak peek at the new Aventon Diamond Frameset. Currently being shown off at the Shanghai International Bicycle Show, the 'Diamond' Frameset is constructed using 6066 aluminum tubing and inspired after the cutting shape of a diamond. This unique design style is a major change from the traditional round or even aero style tubing commonly seen on track bikes today. Aventon really paid attention to the details on this design with excellent welding and advanced polishing technology throughout. The Aventon Diamond Frameset will come with a full Aventon...

The Downtown Long Beach Associates present Bike Fest on May 3rd, 2014, celebrating bike-friendly Long Beach. This year features a fresh new spin on the event with a Criterium in partnership with Wolfpack Hustle, a hot new City Cross obstacle course, and Gold Sprint races from the stage (hosted by yours truly!). Bike enthusiasts can enjoy the sport elements then kick-back in the Beachwood & Friends craft beer garden with thousands of fans enjoying live music, a vintage bike display, and special "Stylish by Bike" contests for both vintage and modern bikes/looks with great prizes! The event is free and...

Now available exclusively through City Grounds are the Unknown LV1 Framesets! Each frameset includes the popular lightweight aluminum Unknown LV1 frame, Unknown Carbon Alloy Fork, and matching Unknown Headset. This package deal comes available in 5 colors; Matte Black, Silver, Red, High Polish and Blue. Start out or upgrade your build today with this limited time deal for only $249.00 (reg. $480.00). SHOP NOW >>

Friend of the shop Kris Fay over at LockedCog.com just posted up a review of the State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label Complete. Definitely worth a read if you have been looking into a Black Label, and even more so if you were looking to use it as a daily commuter rather than a track bike! It’s been a few solid weeks riding around on the State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label that’s now become a sweet basket bike. After getting this thing built up I put it through the ringer with a solid couple of weeks art work (lots of...

Inspired by military dress blues and greens, we couldn't resist snatching up these seasonal limited edition spring colors from Chrome Industries. Available in 3 popular styles including the Mini Metro Messenger, Citizen Messenger, and Victor Utility Belt with four color options: Graphite, Cadet, Marine and Moss. These Chrome Seasonal LTD bags are available in limited quantities and when they're gone, they're gone for good! These Chrome bags are handmad Chico, USA and guaranteed for life, so you know they are great quality! Chrome Citizen Spring Seasonal LTD ($160) - Chrome made their first messenger bag over 15 years ago. They...

The Aventon Cordoba track frame is now available as a complete fixed gear bike build, exclusively through City Grounds! Given the popularity of the Aventon Mataro complete bike, we wanted to offer a second complete from Aventon, but at a lower price. This build is perfect for any type of riding, whether you're racing on the track or mashing on the street, the Cordoba has you covered.  The complete bike also comes equipped with a flip/flop hub for riding fixed gear or single-speed freewheel. The Cordoba is constructed using double-butted aerodynamic 6061 aluminum tubing and features smooth welds for a...

We are excited to announce the newest brand to our growing clothing collection, The Awarewolfs, a company determined to raise cycling awareness through cycling related products and organized bike events. The Awarewolfs is a one man show run by Charlie Sears, a self taught screenprinter and an admitted coffee snob. His enthusiasm and passion for cycling has led him to start the AWLF movement down in his hometown of San Diego where he frequently hosts rides, alleycat races and velodrome events. We couldn't be more stoked to stock The Awarewolfs brand and to start we've brought in the popular 'You...

Two of our favorite and most popular brands Cinelli and Chrome have created a monster in the form of a Fixed Gear Crit Racing Team! They officially made their debut at Red Hook last weekend and you should expect to see them clad in their bright kits at a race near you. Definitely an impressive roster of riders, we can't wait to see how they impact the racing scene and love that two major brands are a strong push in the fixed gear crit racing field. Check out the full press release below or visit TeamCinelliChrome.com to stay updated on...

Charlie from The Awarewolfs (more on him and the brand coming soon..) wrote up a solid and informative review regarding the State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label bike. Plus, he customized his with some great digital camo decals! It's definitely worth the read, check out a small snippet from the review below and click the link at the bottom of this post to see more! Also, make sure to check out the 6061 Black Label bikes available now at City Grounds for $759.00 (Plus use code 50BUCKS for $50 off your purchase!) My first fixed gear, had the big thick...

About a month or so ago, State Bicycle Co. introduced the Shockwave Fixed Gear Freestyle bike and we are excited to announce it is now available at City Grounds! State Bikes really thought this build through from top to bottom and brought in high quality FGFS components from heavyweight brands such as Animal and Hold Fast Straps. With a 4130 Chromoly Tig-Welded frame and matching chromoly fork, this bike will be able to withstand a beating. Plus, the paint job and matching straps are a head turner in case your tricks fall flat. Check out Steven Jensen throwing it down...

Yesterday as most of the City Grounds crew does I turned on my computer, grabbed my cup of coffee and navigated to my daily blogs. On the top of the reading list has always been John 'Prolly' Watson and his website ProllyisNotProbably.com. However, instead of a somewhat friendly purple viking and a daily dose of bike porn, I was greeted with an alarmingly red page with nothing but an 'R' in a circle. Confused and curious I tried refreshing the page, even typing in the URL again in case I had misspelled something. Despite my valiant effort, nothing changed. So,...

In May of 2012 a few of us took a road trip from our office in Irvine up to San Francisco for the Red Bull Ride & Style event. San Francisco was great, we visited friends at the Rapha Cycle Club, stopped by the Chrome SF registration party and attended the event to support our team riders. After the event we slowly began making our way back down to Southern California, making a pit stop at a street fair in San Jose. We walked the streets and stuffed our faces with food until someone mentioned that the Phil Wood factory...

Matt Lingo and the team over at Leader Bikes just posted up some great black and white photos of team rider Alonso Tal on his 2014 Leader EQNX carbon bike build cutting through rush hour gridlock in Downtown Los Angeles. Alonso consistently pops up on our blog or banners because he always has such dope style when he rides. Plus, his new EQNX, Leader's flagship frameset with carbon tubing and alloy lugs is looking very proper. [portfolio_slideshow id=8533] Get the frameset: 2014 Leader EQNX Carbon Frame // $1,499.00 $1,299.00  Get the fit: Chrome Folsom Shorts // $120.00 God & Famous Cycling...

State Bicycle Co. City Bikes are now in stock at City Grounds! With a relaxed geometry and gearing these bikes are built for comfort and meant for both beginner and advanced riders. The styling is Dutch / European inspired with a State Bicycle Co. flare. They've equipped each model with a coaster brake for easy stopping and clean, minimal aesthetic. Each model features a chain-guard, mustache handlebars, and a bell standard. The 'deluxe' version includes front and rear fenders, a front basket, and rear adjustable pannier rack. This bike is the ultimate campus bicycle, daily commuter or weekend errand runner....

As a relatively new company to the cycling scene, 6KU bikes continues to increase in popularity among entry level / casual riders. At only $199, these fixie bikes are affordable for every budget without sacrificing quality compared to other similar style bikes. Plus, 6KU makes sure to give customers a ton of options with over 20 colors/styles available. Just recently 6KU bikes released a video in an effort to keep customers informed on the company and operations. Check the video out below, or click here to shop 6KU bikes >> Shop 6KU bikes >>

As we expand our clothing section here at City Grounds, we want to make sure we provide our customers with the top technical and functional clothing possible. That's why we jumped at the chance to bring in the new Chrome Folsom Shorts. Inspired by workwear, Chrome made the folsom short with durable, water-resistant, stretch material. They removed the seams from the crotch, added an extra layer of material, and bound the remaining seams for durability and riding comfort. Other functional details include 5-bar webbing u-lock holster, reflective rear tag, and double bartack reinforced belt loops. The Chrome Folsom Shorts are...

A few months ago we brought in some select cycling caps from New York based brand God & Famous. These caps promptly flew off the shelves so quickly some customers missed out on the chance to grab one. We made sure to get in a reorder as quick as possible and the products just arrived today. Check out some of the new products below and make sure to act quickly as these won’t be available long! Grab the Motif Cycling Cap ($25) or the Climb Cap ($20) today, click here to shop now >> God & Famous Motif Cycling Cap...

Although the black on black Aventon Mataro Complete has been a favorite among our customers, the polished version is steadily making a comeback charge. With all black components and the pop of the silver polish, this bike really does look like a beast. I grabbed one before a customer came to pick it up and got a quick shot of it in the CG warehouse. What's crazy is this is what it looks like stock, out of the box at only $539.00. Plus, if you aren't local its available for free shipping. But that might not even be the best...

Chrome Industries has been a staple brand for City Grounds since back when we opened up shop and has since been a customer favorite. While we typically focus on Chrome bags, backpacks and accessories - we've decided to widen our variety and bring in footwear, socks, t-shirts, jackets and t-shirts. Some of the newest arrivals can be seen below, but make sure to check out all the Chrome products we carry by clicking here >> Although we have carried Chrome footwear before, we've gotten more and more requests to restock the popular Chrome Truk Pro SPD Shoes. The Truk Pro...

Last year City Grounds had the opportunity to sponsor and be a major part of the 2013 Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series. Whether it was running the athlete zones, handing out food and drinks, helping set up or hosting registration on our site we loved every second. Thank you to Wolfpack Hustle for the years worth of events and we look forward to what 2014 has to bring. Check out the promo video for the 2014 Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series below from Rafael Hernandez of 2071 Photo: From the Wolfpack Hustle Facebook Page: "2013 was one hell of a...

17Teeth is now offering the popular Evo frame style as a frameset package which includes the Evo Fixed Gear Frame, Evo 1.5" Full Carbon Fork, Integrated Headset & Seatpost Clamp! Get all of that for only $399.00 (reg. $580.00) PLUS free shipping and choose from some great colors including matte black, matte blue, matte pink and gloss red. The 17Teeth Evo Frameset features a unique tapered headtube, allowing for a 1.5" fork, commonly seen in high performance road bikes which results in a stiffer and more responsive ride. Whether you're planning on riding on the track or building a fixed gear...

Chrome created the Knurled Welded™ Waterproof Rolltops for bike camping, adventure biking, and all weather commuting – when weight matters and getting wet is not an option. Knurled Welded™ Rolltops are made with proprietary welding technology that combines RF welding with a mechanical interlock to create the toughest, lightest 100% waterproof bags. Each bag has a watertight rolltop closure for submersible water protection, a Hypalon® Molle loop system for expandability, and five-bar webbing haul straps for hand carrying. Go Farther. Stay Dryer. Guaranteed for Life. Knurled Welded Rolltop Duffle ($100) and Saddle Bag Rolltops ($160) work on the bike and off. Both...

When you take acclaimed photographer Matt Lingo, quality brands like Leader, Us Versus Them, Cadence and Quoc Pham and add in some interesting characters you are bound to come out with a great project. Matt went on three separate photo shoots with Tony Perry (of Pierce the Veil fame), Jon William Trenton (Leader) and James Banuelos (Us Versus Them) and put together an amazing lookbook. Using different techniques and equipment for each rider, the lookbook successfully connects you to each riders unique style and personality. "Track bikes mean many different things to many different people. As a photographer, I want...

It's that time of year again, Wolfpack Hustle is kicking off 2014 right with the Marathon Crash Race in Los Angeles on March 9th. The Marathon Crash Race is a road race across Los Angeles from the East to the Beach. The course is the pre-dawn Marathon route – approximately 26 miles of LA streets. At 4AM, Marathon workers begin to barricade the streets and shortly after that is when this race takes place. This is the world’s largest unsanctioned, non-permited race. However Wolfpack is working with the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD to facilitate safe passage. This year,...

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 >>

A week ago, we built up the 17Teeth Evo frame, this week we decided to build up and showcase the 17 Teeth Kero frame and the 17Teeth Kero Straight Carbon/Alloy Fork. In contrast to the Evo, the Kero features a more traditional fixed gear construction, featuring a 1-1/8" headtube and double butted aluminum tubing. The 2014 Kero also features an eye catching downtube that not only looks sleek and aerodynamic but it also increases the stifness of the frame dramatically. The 2014 17Teeth Kero comes available in matte black, matte grey, tiffany and red for only $145. We also have limited...

Leader Bikes has been putting out some great weekly videos with team rider Josh Hayes walking the viewer through building up various Leader products. The video below features one of the most popular Leader product, the 2014 Leader 725 Track Frame. If you are looking into building up a bike using a Leader frame, this is a must see! The Leader 725 frame comes with an upgraded tubeset, CNC dropouts and smooth invisible welds. Leader offers 7 color options using a high end polyurethane paint which is extremely scratch resistant and will keep your frame looking good for years. The...

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If you were looking for some riding inspiration and motivation, look no further as Leader Bikes' Matt Lingo headed out to the top of Mount Laguna for a video shoot with accomplished rider Luke Binder and his Leader Renovatio bike. Check it out below: The Leader Renovatio frameset is Leader Bikes latest collaboration with Pedal Consumption and features a horizontal top tube and tighter wheel base which make for a responsive ride both on the road and track. The Renovatio frameset is constructed using 7005 double-butted aluminum and comes with frame, fork, seatpost clamp and integrated headset for $849.00. Plus,...

The 2nd issue of the Chrome Reflective Camo series is in stock at City Grounds! This time they've combined a Swedish M90 geometric camo with a rain camo pattern that has a special glass-bead print. This special print reflects light from a distance of up to 100 feet! Each bag is made with military grade materials including a cordura fabric outer shell and 1000 denier truck tarpaulin liner. These are only available in extremely limited quantities.  Plus, each bag is made in the USA and guaranteed for life! Our first arrival of the limited edition line is the Citizen Messenger...

The new Brooks Cambium C17 saddles have arrived at City Grounds. The Brooks Cambium is made from vulcanized natural rubber and organic cotton enhanced by a thin layer of structural textile for added resilience and legendary Brooks longevity. The uniquely flexible, maintenance free, waterproof top is designed to follow the rider's movements to deliver immediate comfort and ease of use. The Cambium C17 is now available at City Grounds for $160.00, click here to shop now >> [portfolio_slideshow id=8228] Check out this video below highlighting all of the Brooks Cambium C17's great features including vulanized natural rubber, organic cotton canvas,...

This past Tuesday we announced the arrival of a new brand, 17Teeth. Our goal is to provide a large variety of products and give you, the customer, the ability to make an educated decision. 17Teeth is doing some really interesting things and introducing new ideas to the market. In particular, the new Evo frame features a tapered headtube, going from 1-1/8" at the top to 1-1/2" at the bottom. This allows for the use of a 1-1/2" fork, and is commonly seen in modern performance bikes for a stiffer and more responsive ride. Plus, at only $219.00, the Evo frame is...

City Grounds is proud to announce the arrival of a new brand, 17Teeth. The 17Teeth product line features a wide variety of fixed gear / track aluminum frames and carbon forks at extremely competitive prices. We're excited to see how this brand progresses in the future, but for now check out their solid offering of products including the 2014 Evo and Kero frames, 2013 Kero frames, carbon forks and more! The 2014 17Teeth Evo Fixed Gear Frame is truly unique, with a 1.5" oversized lower headtube that is commonly seen in modern performance road bikes for a stiffer, more responsive ride....

The long awaited collaboration between Cinelli and the Mash SF crew is set to arrive soon and is now available for pre-order! The Cinelli Mash Parallax is a true race bike for the street or track.  The Parallax frameset was developed and field-tested over the past 18 months, with Mash team riders Chas and Walton deciding and tuning the bike’s geos. Garrett Chow designed the graphics and colors of the bike and matching skin-suit, drawing inspiration from charts used to check the sharpness of camera optics. We expect to start shipping out the frames sometime in February 2014, we will keep...

A few months ago we brought in some select cycling caps from New York based brand God & Famous. These caps promptly flew off the shelves so quickly some customers missed out on the chance to grab one. We made sure to get in a reorder as quick as possible and the products just arrived today including cycling caps, water bottles, and 5 panel hats. Check out some of the new products below and make sure to act quickly as these won't be available long! God & Famous Climb Cap ($25.00) - Calling all climbers, this 3-panel cycling cap is...

City Grounds is now proud to offer the Aventon Mataro Fixed Gear Bike! The Mataro complete is quality and stylish yet reasonably priced for a fixed gear complete bike. Starting with the Aventon Mataro frameset as a base for the bike, we've added 45mm "Deep V" alloy rims, a 32mm flip flop hub, the option for alloy riser AND/or bullhorn handlebars, 700 x 25C Kenda tires alongside other quality parts. Not only does it look great, but its going to perform perfectly whether you are mashing through the street or visiting your local velodrome track. Regularly priced at $700.00, we are...

The long awaited Unknown Singularity Track Frames are now in stock at City Grounds! The Singularity is 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! The Unknown Singularity is available now in Matte Black, Raw and Gangreen for $259.00. Click here to shop now >> [portfolio_slideshow id=8127] Check out the Unknown Singularity Track Frame promotional video below featuring Edgar 'Willo' Juarez: If you pre-ordered the Unknown Singularity Track Frame your order will be shipping out within the...