We knew we wanted to step our game up this year for National Bike Month, so when FairPlay Brand approached us about doing a collaboration we jumped at the opportunity. After talking it over we decided on the idea of a giveaway that would include a custom built bike and $500 gift card to FairPlay's website. When it came to building the bike, we knew immediately the Crew Bike Co. District fit the style and look that the guys at FairPlay had in mind. After some design mockups and discussions we came up with what would be the final product. We've...

The 2015 Bike Fest presented by Downtown Long Beach Associates is coming up, make sure to mark your calendars for this great event. The event starts at 1PM on May 30th and lasts late into the night. Featured events include the popular Wolfpack Hustle Shoreline Crit Race, GoldSprints presented by City Grounds, Vendor Booths, Live Music, Craft Beer, and more! Check out all of the info on the event over on the Bike Fest Facebook Event Page!

Leader Bikes just released the third video out of a series featuring their official track team for the 2015 year. This time rider Alvin Escajeda gets the spotlight, a competitor on the track and criterium scene. Check out the video below and stay tuned for more of these to come! Like the Leader build Alvin is riding? Get the frame and components at City Grounds, hit the link below to shop! Shop Leader >>

In celebration of National Bike Month, City Grounds is launching a collaborative giveaway FairPlay Brand! Winner of the giveaway will get a custom built Crew Bike Co. District Bike + a $500 gift card to FairPlay's online shop! To enter the contest, simply follow both @CityGrounds & @FairPlayBrand on Instagram, repost the image below with the hashtag #CGxFPGiveaway and tag 2 of your friends! Winner will be announced on May 15th to celebrate Bike to Work Day. Good luck! View On Instagram >>  Shop FairPlay >>

The 2015 Leader Bikes Renovatio & Kagero track framesets are now available for pre-order at City Grounds! These premium track frames are made in collaboration with cycling blogger / photographer Patrick Thames of Pedal Consumption. The 2015 Leader Bikes Kagero features a pursuit style track geometry and is one of the cleanest looking framesets on the market! This years model is constructed from high grade 7005 double butted aluminum tubing, an upgraded 1.5" tapered headtube and a 3k carbon weave fork with aluminum steerer. The Kagero is available now for pre-order for $849.00 + FREE shipping. The 2015 Leader Bikes...

Just in time for the warmer spring/summer season - the popular 6ku Track Bikes are now on sale for $299.00 plus FREE Shipping! After success with the steel fixie bike line, the 6KU team introduced this solid, affordable track bike. The complete bike features a lightweight 6061 aluminum frame and matching 1-1/8" alloy fork. Other key features include the 30mm deep v double wall alloy wheels, high flange hubs and two types of handlebars (pursuit & drop). The 6ku Track Bike is available in two color options: matte black/gold and gloss white/red. Get your 6KU Track Bike and get on the road this summer...

If you are planning on possibly ordering a pizza on today's unofficial national holiday celebrating herbal culture - you might want to look into our newest arrival, the DOIY Fixie Pizza Cutter. No really, this isn't a late April Fools joke - these are the real deal! Plus, if you are going to cut your pizza, you might as well do it in style and in the most aerodynamic way possible. The Fixie Pizza Cutter features a lightweight, sturdy aluminum alloy & steel construction and true track geometry. For reduced drag while slicing through your glorious pizza, this item comes equipped...

If you are in the market for a lightweight fixed gear bike and don't want to break the bank or sacrifice quality - make sure to check out the new ZF Bikes Prime Series. The Prime alloy track bike features a sturdy aluminum 6061 frame with matching aluminum fork as well as a 46-tooth track crankset AND sealed bearing wheelset. The ZF Bikes Prime comes in six color options including matte black, army green, blue, chrome, white and metal grey. The ZF Bikes Prime Alloy Track Bike is available now for $389.00 + Free Shipping! Hit the link at the bottom of...

Leader Bikes just released the first out of a series of videos featuring their official track team for the 2015 year. First up in the series is Emi Brown, who has been with the Leader team for over 8 years now. Check out the video below and stay tuned for more of these to come! Want to get the bike Emi is riding? Check out the Leader 735 and more by clicking the link below! Shop Leader >>

Aventon Bikes has released the Ultimate 1.0 Full Carbon Fork, the response to the fixed gear rider who demands nothing less then absolute performance. The Aventon Bikes Ultimate is constructed from high end Toray carbon with a UD weave that keeps the fork feather-light and durable. Whether you're dodging cars on the daily commute or hitting a hair pin in a brakeless crit, this fork is the Ultimate (<--see what we did there) answer. Upgrade your build today and hit the link below to check it out for $199.00! SHOP NOW >>

Aventon Bikes teamed up with director Warren Kommers to show off their popular Diamond Frame in their hometown of Los Angeles. Kommers, known for his work with Wolfpack Hustle's Race Series, takes Aventon's flagship frameset and shows it in the gritty, fast paced streets of Los Angeles. Check out the full edit below and hit the shop now button at the bottom of this post to check it out at City Grounds! The Aventon Bikes Diamond Frameset is available now at City Grounds for $529.00 + FREE Shipping! The Diamond frameset is made from 6066 aluminum tubing and inspired by...

The Cinelli Vigorelli Caleido Frameset is now back in stock at City Grounds in limited quantities. This will be the last run for this colorful, eye catching design which means it's your last chance to grab one! The Vigorelli frame is constructed with high quality Columbus Airplane 7005-T6 aluminum and features stainless steel insert horizontal track dropouts. Along with the frame comes the matching carbon fork with aluminum steerer and integrated headset. The Cinelli Vigorelli Caleido Frameset is available now for $799.99 plus free shipping. Hit the link below to check it out! SHOP NOW >> Photo cred: Manuel Velez...

In preparation for the upcoming spring and summer months, we are now offering the Solé Bicycles City Cruiser Series! This includes both the Solé Winward City Cruiser and the Solé Park Row City Cruiser bikes, each available for $499.00. The City Cruiser series by Solé is a bicycle line created to combine functional riding style with elements of the upmost comfort. Solé Bicycles is based in Venice Beach, CA and prides itself in creating minimal, stylish and solid products. SHOP NOW >>

Aventon Bikes just put out a great video from the Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash Race featuring drones, sunrise after parties and three thousand of Los Angeles cyclists riding miles of closed off streets. Plus, they introduced the newest addition to the Aventon factory team, Kym Nonstop. Check it out below! SHOP AVENTON >>

The team over at Chrome Industries put together a video highlighting the Citizen Messenger Bag. The Citizen has been a staple bag for bike messengers, daily commuters and students for years now that Chrome has fine tuned over time.  This messenger bag features a quick-release buckle with integrated bottle opener, reflective straps, 18 oz. truck tarpaulin liner and 1000-denier Cordura. Check out the video for more information, or click the shop now button at the bottom of this post to check it out! SHOP NOW >>

Levi's® has released the Spring/Summer 2015 lookbook for the popular Levi's® Commuter line. The collection features updates to popular items as well as the introduction of some new pieces. This season also includes Levi's® Commuter first women's collection. Check out some of our favorite shots from the lookbook below and hit the link at the bottom to shop Levi's! SHOP NOW >>

Low Bicycles, a manufacturer of high quality, handmade aluminum bicycle racing frames, has teamed up with our friends over at Cadence Collection for a one-off custom MK1 build. The collaboration was unveiled at the recent 2015 NAHBS show and John 'Prolly' Watson (@JohnProlly) of TheRadavist.com did the honors of photographing the bike. Check out a few of the photos below and click the link at the bottom of the post to view the complete gallery. VIEW MORE >> Photography c/o TheRadavist.com, shot by John Watson

We had photographer Jesse Rith take out the three color options for the Unknown Combat Built By CG, and the result was some stunning photographs. The gloss white, hi-viz yellow and gloss black are all available as either a frame for $149.00, or as a complete built by City Grounds bike for only $419.00, both with free shipping. SHOP NOW >>

The 17Teeth Colt Track Frameset is now available at City Grounds. This limited edition track frame is handmade out of Columbus CrMo tubing. A technique called 'seamless fillet brazing' is used to create smooth contact points between all the tubes. The frame is then finished off with a 'Brushed Titanium Plated' finish which results in an amazing finish! The frameset also comes with a carbon / alloy fork which keeps the weight down and allows for a stiff, responsive ride. The frameset is now available at City Grounds for $599.00 with free shipping & a limited time $50 off coupon (use...

Aventon Bikes has released a new Celeste color option for the popular Mataro frame model. This new paint color has a satin finish and black logo decal application. The Aventon Mataro has quickly become one of the most popular and sought after frames in the fixed gear market. City Grounds offers the Mataro as a frameset for $269.00 or as a complete built by CG bike at $479.00, both available with FREE shipping. SHOP NOW >>

The sixth and final Lord of Griffith race took place this past weekend and it looks like it was quite an event. Props to Sean Martin who has kept the race going year after year, it will be missed! Unfortunately, City Grounds crew couldn't make it out, but we found some great video coverage from Samuel Arechiga (SPF Films) that has been making its rounds on the interwebs. Plus, photographer J. Bustamante (@BoostamanteFotos) got some amazing shots of the event. Check out the gallery here. More coverage updates on RearTriangle.com Video Cred: Samuel Arechiga Photo Cred: J. Bustamante

The God & Famous team recently met up with Los Angeles local Luis Escajeda; captain and founder of the Mobbin' Monday cycling team. The result was a photo shoot featuring Luis mobbin' (pun intended) on his Unknown Bike Co. Type 1 build. Check out some of the highlights below, or click the link at the bottom of this post to check out the whole photo set!

We are nearing the halfway point of the City Grounds x State Bicycle Co. #MyCityGrounds Instagram Giveaway! The giveaway has garnered a huge response so far and the photo submissions are amazing. Who knew all of you had such talent?! If you haven't submitted yet don't worry - there's still time! We will be announcing the winner of the Warhawk SS Cyclocross bike on Monday, March 9th, 2015. For more information on the giveaway, click here. In the meantime, check out some of our favorites so far below!: (@kylethornhill, @nick_smithpoop) (@hapaman, @faythenaddy) (@highflyingco, @str8thugger)   *Note: Only photos posted as...

The Heavy Pedal Axiom and Zephyr framesets are now in stock at City Grounds! What started out as a clothing brand in 2007, from design and cycling enthusiasts Terrence Murtagh and Victor Vasquez, has now evolved into a full fledged cycling company. The Heavy Pedal Axiom  is constructed out of 7005 double butted aluminum and features a 1-1/8" headset diameter. The frameset, available for $749.99 plus free shipping, also comes with a carbon fork with alloy steerer tube. The Heavy Pedal Zephyr, which was the first frame introduced from the HP brand features 6061 aluminum construction, a 1" steel lugged fork and...

Throne Cycles is now in stock at City Grounds including the popular frame styles Phantom, Track Lord and Supreme Lo. Throne Cycles, located in Los Angeles, creates high performance track parts at an amazing price. They have built a solid following and we are excited to have them join the brand roster here at City Grounds.     The Throne Track Lord, shown above, is an aero style track frame with sharp corner edges and an aggressive look. The Track Lord comes in black, silver, red and white and is available for $259.00.     The Throne Supreme Lo is a...

The Offroad Division from State Bicycle Co. is in stock now at City Grounds! Check out the new cyclo-cross and fat bikes. Shop Now >>

If you are looking for the perfect cycling denim, Cadence Collection has got you covered. After years of riding and destroying jeans, Cadence founder Dustin Klein has constructed quality denim to withstand the abuse of cycling. These jeans address every need for the daily rider including added features such as double layered back pockets, seat reinforcement, reflective elements and custom Cadence hardware. Plus, they are made right here at home in the USA. Don't just take my word for it, check out the video feature below about the birth of the Cadence denim line: Choose between two styles of denim,...

Pure City Cycles was started by Pure Fix with the urban cyclist in mind. Although Pure Fix has been one of the more popular choices for fixed gear, they decided to expand to a broader customer base and Pure City was born. The Pure City line includes both a Dutchi Step-Through style alongside the more traditional Classic Commuter. The Pure City Classic Commuter comes available in two gearing options (3-speed or 8-speed) and three colors (black, forest green and blue). Pure Fix really nailed it with the styling of this bike and even included front and rear fenders, a rear...

A few weeks ago we launched the new Leader Cretin & Cure complete bikes from Leader. Today, we are announcing the arrival of the Cretin & Cure frame kits. These kits are a great option for those of you that might already have a complete bike and just want to upgrade it or want to pick your own parts for a build. Each frame kit comes with either the Cure or Cretin frame, I803 carbon/alloy fork, headset, seatpost, stem and bottom bracket! The Leader Cretin Frame Kit is available in three frame color options (matte black, orange and white) for $325.00 with free shipping. The...

The 2015 Cinelli Mash Parallax Frameset is now available for pre-order at City Grounds! The new Parallax design features a tapered 1.5" headtube and track specific geometry with tried and true 7005-T6 aluminum construction. The frameset includes aluminum frame, carbon/aluminum fork, integrated headset, seat clamp and replaceable stainless steel dropout inserts.   The 2015 Cinelli Mash Parallax features a charcoal grey / black color palette and the parallax pattern from designer Garrett Chow.   The Parallax is available now for pre-order for $950.00 with free shipping and an available $50 off coupon code! Grab yours now while you can, click the...

The Aventon Diamond Frameset is now in stock at City Grounds, just in time for your New Years Resolution (Which is more riding, right?). Aventon has broken the mold, literally, by creating a completely new design with a diamond shape theme throughout. The result is sleek with sharp angles and an aerodynamic style. The Diamond frame is constructed out of high quality 6066 aluminum tubing and available in two color options: matte black or gloss white. The frameset also includes a full carbon Aventon fork (35mm rake), full carbon Aventon seatpost and carbon integrated headset.   The Aventon Diamond Frameset is now available...

Leader Bikes is coming out strong with two new complete bikes for 2015, the Leader Cure & Leader Cretin. Each bike has a distinct story and inspiration behind it. Check out the full photo gallery, purchasing info and much more below! For the Cretin Fixed Gear Bike, Leader looked no further than their hometown of San Diego and an eclectic group of DIY punk rockers. The Cretins are a local cycling club that promote bike awareness and raise money for good causes through community based events like local group rides and larger scale charity rides. As for the bike itself it comes...

It's cold out here (yes, even in California!) So, we figured you might need some inspiration to get out and ride despite the weather. Look no further as the team over at Leader Bikes recently took to the freshly wet conditions down in San Diego and did an impromptu photo shoot. Check out the photo below featuring Tony Perry (of Pierce the Veil fame) shot by Matt Lingo. SHOP LEADER >>

New in stock at City Grounds are the Chrome BLCKCHRM Niko LTD Camera Bags, including the Niko Sling LTD and the Niko Pack LTD. BLCKCHRM is the ultimate in durability and refined stealth looks from premium materials that withstand the abuse of the city. The base material of the BLCKCHRM Niko is Hypalon; which was originally created to meet the needs of U.S. Coast Guard rescue rafts. Hypalon will show wear, making the bag uniquely identifiable to the owner. Whether you are a casual point and shooter or a DSLR using professional, these bags are made with you in mind....

The good people over at 6ku Bikes sent over some great photos of the 6ku Track Bike, giving us a closer look at their newest model! The 6KU Track Fixed Gear Bike is the first foray from 6KU Bikes into the track bike market. After success with the 6ku Fixie Steel Bike line, it's no surprise to see them produce a solid, affordable track bike. The 6KU Track Bike features a lightweight 6061 aluminum frame and matching 1-1/8" alloy fork with the added bonus of smooth welding throughout. This single speed fixie track bicycle ships with a freewheel and brakes....

The Unknown Carbon Compatto Drop Bars are now in stock at City Grounds! The Compatto bars feature a compact drop and aero design. Plus, at 220 grams these bars will take a load off your front end with the top profile cutting through the headwind. Upgrade your bars today and grab these for $140.00. Make sure to grab these Unknown Carbon Compatto Drop Bars today as stock is limited! Click the link below to check it out. SHOP NOW >>

Have you met Marty yet? If you are a local City Grounds Long Beach customer he's probably a familiar face by now. Marty is our store manager out in Long Beach and keeps everything running smoothly out there for us. Recently, he got his model game on for Vivos Bike Company to promote the Vivos Vida Complete Bike, a steel bike built specifically for the city commuter! Check out some select photos from the shoot below and keep an eye out for the Vivos Vida to land at City Grounds during the first few weeks of December! Oh, and make sure and say...

Essor USA Carbon Tri-Spoke Track Wheels are now in stock at City Grounds! Essor USA was created by a group of cycling enthusiasts and industry professionals with 25 years of bicycle experience and decades of actual cycling. Stationed in Tempe, AZ, Essor USA is on the cutting edge of the sport and provides state-of-the-art carbon fiber components. Behind Essor USA stands some familiar faces including the group who brought you State Bicycle Co. as well as the man behind Velovie Bicycles. With plenty of industry experience, quality products and a solid warranty program it's easy to see why Essor is taking...

The State Bicycle Co. Off Road Division was introduced to us at Interbike 2014, and now we finally get to see it all in action in a video featuring all of the new bikes. State took their team riders out to some of the most singular landforms of the West Coast and Southwest to hit the unbeaten path and find some adventure. Check out the newest and most tenacious members of the State Bicycle Co. family: The Off-Road Division, a premiere line of Cyclo-Cross and Fat Bikes... Stay tuned for the State Bicycle Co. Off Road Division bikes to drop...

The new Chrome American Flash Collection is in stock now at City Grounds! The New American Flash LTDs are a collection of American-made bags in colors that were inspired by classic American flash tattoo ink. They are made from end of roll fabric, so Chrome only made a few! When they're gone, they're gone. As with all Chrome bags, these are guaranteed for life. Check out the promo video and photos below!   SHOP NOW >>

New 2015 Bianchi Complete Bikes are now in stock at City Grounds including the 2015 Bianchi Pista Sei Giorni and Bianchi Pista! We got a sneak peek at these builds at Interbike and they look even better in person. The 2015 Bianchi Sei Giorni features a matte black base paint color with the perfect mix of classic Bianchi celeste accents throughout. The Sei Giorni frame is constructed using a D2 pista alloy and paired with a lightweight 1-1/8" carbon fork with straight aero blades. This complete is available now at City Grounds for $999.00.   The 2015 Bianchi Pista features a...

New in stock at City Grounds are the God & Famous Field Caps. The Field Cap features a 6-panel wool construction with an unstructured crown for a vintage style fit. These hats come available in black with white G&F felt lettering or black/grey with black G&F felt lettering. Both styles feature a 3M reflective rear label for added visibility at night. Check out the images below, or click here to shop now >>   SHOP NOW >>

6KU Bikes unveiled their first entry into the aluminum / track bike scene at this years Interbike show and we just got our hands on some samples to check out. Details are still being finalized, but from what we know so far you can expect this build to feature a 6061 Aluminum Frame, Sealed Bearing Hubs, Two Handlebar Options (Pursuit & Road) and come available in two color options (White/Red & Black/Gold). The 6KU Track Complete Bike will retail for $399.00 with FREE Shipping and be available online and in store before the end of October! Check out some photo's of the bike below...

The popular State Bicycle Co. 6061 Black Label Series Track Framesets are now available in 9 different color options at City Grounds! Colors options include matte black, pearl white, roma red, laguna blue, zombie green, seafoam, chartreuse, hot pink and silver. Some key features of the 6061 black label models include a lightweight 6061 aluminum frame, Essor carbon fiber fork with full carbon steer tube and integrated headset. For a limited time only we are offering these State Bicycle 6061 Black Label framesets for $319.00 plus a coupon for $25 off! Just use the code 25BUCKS during checkout! Don't miss out on this great deal...

It's time to step your lycra game up, that's why we've brought in some great looking Jerseys, Kits & Cycling Caps from Cadence Collection. Choose between the Motion or Pro Motion styles and get out on the road in style. We've also brought in saddle bags and re-upped on some of the more popular items such as gloves, accessories and more!  Check out the promo video and photos of the new styles in action: SHOP CADENCE >>

Leader Bikes recently unveiled the Leader Cretin frame / bike at Interbike 2014. The bright orange frame is definitely an eye catcher and has a great story behind it. See what Leader had to say about the Cretin: "#WETHECRETINS represents the deep rooted cycling culture that the Cretins are heavily apart of here in San Diego. From Benifit rides such as the Aids Life Cycle to just the normal commute around town the Cretins are active in cycling commuity here in SD and else where. Artist / Cretin Acamonchi, has helped with his screen printing of the cretin logo and...

The Chrome X Russ Pope Artist Series is a shout-out to Russ, his artwork, and his accomplishments in the skate community. At the end if 2013, Russ showed a collection of new work at Art Basel, with a darker and more brooding pallet. Chrome chose these works for the color inspiration of the Chrome X Russ Pope Project. Each bag's interior features a print of Russ’ hand-drawn skate crew, while the exterior has a reflective glass bead print inspired by the wood grain of skateboard decks. City Grounds is stoked to offer this collaboration in two styles, the Chrome Barrage Backpack and the...

Check out the newest arrival to City Grounds, Ogio Backpacks! We've brought in two backpacks from the Ogio brand: The Ogio Commuter Backpack and Ogio All Elements Backpack. Both packpacks are ideal for the daily commuter and come with great features specifically engineered for the urban cyclist. Check out the videos below for more info: Ogio Commuter Backpack ($100.00 $89.99) Ogio All Elements Backpack ($129.99) SHOP OGIO >>