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 >>

Chrome Industries has got you covered for the inevitable cold weather of the fall / winter season with the introduction of Chrome WARM™ technology. WARM™ offers a unique combination of insulated performance, reversible high-visibility, and classic workwear looks. The WARM™ collection features a packable vest and jacket. Check out the Chrome WARM collection and other great new apparel items for fall in the lookbook and video below.. SHOP CHROME >>

State Bicycle Co. has added a new color option / style to their core line of fixed gear bikes. The State Bicycle Co. Brigadier features a army green frame/fork with black and red components giving it a very militaristic look. The Brigadier complete bike is now available for $449.00 plus FREE shipping at City Grounds. Plus, for a limited time we are offering a free light set AND $25 off when you use the coupon code 25BUCKS at checkout! All State Bicycle Co. fixed gear core models come with 4130 grade Cromoly steel; the lightest and strongest steel in cycling. Each bike...

City Grounds has teamed up with Chrome Industries for an Instagram Giveaway in which you could win a Chrome Urban Ex Rolltop 18, Chrome Forged Rubber Mirko Shoes AND $100 City Grounds Gift Card! To enter you just need to rep your city and show us where you're from! Check out submission instructions below: STEP 1: Follow @CityGrounds & @Chrome_Industries on Instagram. STEP 2: Post a photo using #MyCityGrounds showing off the city you live & ride in! Capture the best spots, unique scenery, popular hangouts and hidden gems. The more creative you get with it, the better! **ONLY NEWLY POSTED PHOTOS...

Leader Bikes recently unveiled a new frame, "Cure", at Interbike 2014 in honor and celebration of owner Sal Lombroso's complete recovery from cancer. A portion of the proceeds from each sale will go to funding research in the fight to cure cancer. In working closely with Sal over the years we could not be happier to hear about his recovery and want to help spread the word about this new frame! Check out the new frame and read the full story direct from Leader below: "A little more than a year ago, Sal Lombroso, founder and owner of Leader Bikes,...

Crew Bike Co. has been restocked at City Grounds! Check out the wide range of framesets, frames, components and more. Featured items include the District Track Frame, a classic style aluminum track frame made out of lightweight 6061 aluminum and designed with true track geometry. The District frame is available now for only $149.00 plus FREE shipping in four color options: matte black, gloss white, gunmetal or orange. Crew Bike Co. is also offering a sweet deal with the District as a frameset pro kit for $399.00 (also with free shipping!) which includes the District Frame and top of the...

Aventon Bikes released a short film featuring the Aventon Mataro Low at this past week's Interbike show. Directed by Warren Kommers and using Downtown Los Angeles as a backdrop, the video follows a young rider frantically making his way through the city on his Mataro Low. Check out the Aventon Mataro Low short film below and keep a look out for the surprise ending! Source: Aventon Bikes Director: Warren Kommers DP: Harris Charalambous Music: Makeup and Vanity Set Aver Ingenuity Productions

The 2015 Cinelli Mash Parallax Frameset was unveiled at this weeks Interbike show and it is pretty epic. Check out the official product photos and press release below. Expect these to arrive at City Grounds soon! "Being from the US, we love saving some new projects to premier at Interbike each year. We’re pleased to introduce the new Metallic Black/Charcoal Cinelli Mash Parallax colorway for 2015. For model year 2015 we will offer both the original White/Charcoal and the darker version shown in these photos. We invested a lot of time developing this bike and finishing these efforts with new colors and...

The Aventon Bikes Diamond Frameset has been unveiled to the public at this year's Interbike show and we got access to the official product photos. The Diamond frame is constructed using 6066 aluminum tubing and the design is 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. Check out the studio shots below and specifications at the bottom of this post. The frameset package includes: - 6066 Aluminum frame - Aventon Track Specific full carbon fork - Full carbon integrated seatpost -...

We are a little late on this, but we wanted to share regardless. Tokyo based VHS Mag has come out with a video as part of the "Doin' It" series introducing the Chrome Japan Crew. Featuring track bikes, fixed gear freestyle and skateboarding the video follows riders Juri Hanazumi, Shingo Ogura, Yuma Tanigawa and Marco through the streets of Japan. Check out the video below and be on the lookout for more great content coming from Chrome Japan Crew in the future. Source: VHS Mag Music: Fushiming - Per-Session Percussion: Stone.D SHOP CHROME >>

The Pure Fix Track Series is now in stock at City Grounds! With two options, the Pure Fix Cycles Keirin ($225) and Keirin Pro ($325) framesets, there’s sure to be a one to fit your riding style and your budget. Whether you’re looking for a quick commuter or a pure-bred racer, the Pure Fix Track Series is ready to race, ready to ride, and ready to go.   The Keirin is designed to give you the edge on the track and the streets. Built with double-butted 6061 aluminum tubing, and featuring an integrated headset and smooth welds, it’s light, stiff, responsive, and...

Unknown Bike Company has just introduced the Type-1 Track Frame and released some amazing studio shots. The Type-1 is Unknown's lightest production frame yet! Incorporating a Scandium Tubeset they have been able to get this frame down to a scant 2lbs 9oz while increasing lateral stiffness.  Check it out in the photos below and stay tuned for pre-order / arrival info! Specifications: - Scandium Tubing - 1200 grams - Track Specific Geometry - Anodized Black - Lazered logo on downtube - UBC Circle logo cnc engraved on headtube Photographs c/o Unknown Bikes & Jesse Rith

The new 2015 Cinelli x Mash Histogram Frameset is now available for pre-order at City Grounds! Check out the first image of the frameset below, featuring a mirror-polished black, bask-masked downtube Cinelli logo, and plenty of concealed colors on the inside of the rear triangle and fork blades.   Here are the specs we know of so far, we'll keep you tuned on any updates we get: - Columbus Airplane (Supersection oversized shape) 7005-T6 aluminum frame construction with rear-facing, steel insert horizontal track dropouts @ 120mm spacing (no brake mount on frame) - 1.5" to 1-1/8″ Columbus Straight Carbon color...

City Grounds is excited to announce that ICNY Sport is now in stock! Ice Cold New York, or better known as ICNY Sport, is the brainchild of NYC graphic designer Mike Cherman. ICNY utilizes a unique 3M reflective application on apparel and accessories that produce a strobe-like effect when lit, making the wearer visible at night. ICNY is for anyone who wants to be seen at night: cyclists, runners, skaters and pedestrians alike, meeting at the intersection of safety and style. SHOP ICNY >> Photo's & Media c/o ICNYSport.com

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...

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...

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...