Customer Build // Tom of Obey Clothing's Bianchi Super Pista

2014-08-15

Customer Build // Tom of Obey Clothing's Bianchi Super Pista

Friend of the shop and longtime customer Tom Schwarz of the streetwear giant Obey Clothing sent over some photos of his custom Bianchi Super Pista bike. This bike came out proper with Tom's use of extremely high end components from 3T, Mavic, Phil Wood, Sugino among others. Check out some of the photos below and get ready for some #bikeporn. Frame: Bianchi Super Pista 57cm Fork/Headset: Carbon Straight Blade / Integrated Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Sugino 75/ Phil Wood Pedals: Ultegra carbon Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: 49Tx15T/ Sugino 75/ DID racing pro Handlebars/Stem: 3T Ergonova team carbon/ 3T ARX team Saddle/Seatpost: Selle San Marco Mantra racing / 3T Doric LTD carbon Front Wheel/Hub/Tire: Mavic Ellipse/ Vittoria Diamante...

The Levi's Commuter Workspace in Los Angeles

2014-08-12

The Levi's Commuter Workspace in Los Angeles

Our friend John 'The Radavist' Watson stopped by Levi's Commuter Workspace pop up location in Los Angeles, CA and took some great photographs. We haven't gotten a chance to stop by yet, but we wanted to spread the word. Make sure to check out the full article and photoset on The Radavist: "The idea of “free” these days usually comes with a catch, yet when the Levi’s Commuter Workshops popped up in Brooklyn, LA and London, free really does mean free. A free desk to work at, free bike repair / wash areas, free coffee, free wifi and yes, free tailoring. So...

Pre-Order // 2015 Leader Framesets

2014-08-04

Pre-Order // 2015 Leader Framesets

The long awaited 2015 Leader Bikes 725 framesets are now in stock at City Grounds for pre-order! Leader's framesets are lighter than ever with an improved seat clamp system and classic smooth welds. New for 2015, the 725 and 735 utilize a 1-1/8” to 1-1/2” tapered head tube, improving frontal stiffness as well as ride quality. Also new this year, is an integrated seatpost clamp which cannot be stripped, featuring a two bolt system to ensure no slippage of the seat post while riding.   Completing the frameset is the FSA C-40 headset designed to flawlessly complete the cockpit on this race...