SsCxWc Philly: Friday Night, Bandit Cross!

Born from the cold heart of Minnesota, All-City Cycles and Bicycle Revolutions present Bandit Cross Philly to help kick off the SSCXWC13!

Details HERE

Macho Man, maiden voyage!

Hills, dirt, and gravel were on the menu this morning.

All-City Macho Man!

I've got macho madness! Here's a preview, more to come...

All City: Macho Man!

Sneak Peek...

All-City Nature Boy (Zona) Snow Day!

Quick ride this morning in the fresh snow. Best time in the city when it is soft, white and quiet.
Then it started to sleet and freezing rain, getting slippery out there. Put those knobbies on!

More Cowbell, Please!! (A Cyclocross Primer)

We’re getting to that time of year when it’s definitively cold – there’s no going back now. That doesn’t mean you have to park your bike and go into hibernation.

If they can do it in Minnesota, we can do it in Pennsylvania. Minnesota State Cyclocross Championships 2010. Photo credit: Jeff/Bike Jerks. Thanks!

Before cabin fever sets in, let’s talk cyclocross. Have you heard of it? Picture a short, spectator-friendly bike race set on a course involving some combination of asphalt, gravel, grass, mud, sand, and obstacles. Add cowbells, beer, rowdy fans, and the occasional costume. Hilarity ensues.

Much like the mix of terrain in a ‘cross race, cyclocross bikes draw inspiration from both mountain bikes and road bikes. Mountain bikes contribute knobby tire tread for traction and cantilever or disc brakes for increased stopping in muddy conditions. Road bikes contribute lightweight frames with narrow tires and drop handlebars. The end result is a bicycle suited to riding in, over, and through all kinds of nasty conditions.

All-City's Nature Boy getting both down and dirty. We sell this dedicated singlespeed complete for $899. A shop favorite for a million reasons - come test ride one and you'll understand. 

The fact that cyclocross bikes are purpose-built to withstand the punishment of ‘cross racing makes them great choices as commuter bikes, as well. Many manufacturers outfit their ‘cross bikes with rack and fender mounts for versatility. The tire clearance that allows for mud, muck, and big knobby tires at your local Sunday race will fit fenders and comfortable tires during your commute to work. Need an escape vehicle? Some 'cross bikes, like the Surly Cross-Check and the Salsa Vaya, are straight-up tourworthy.

This is our friend Steevo touring the Continental Divide on his Surly Cross-Check. We sell the Cross-Check complete for $1150. It rules. It can do everything. Also, Steevo's the best. Read more about his travels here.

We’re huge fans of versatility, adventuring, and not ruling out taking to muddy way, so we are proud to offer a wide variety of cyclocross bikes here in the store. We are currently stocking Fuji's Cross 3.0, Masi's CXR, CX, CX Uno, and CX SS, in addition to the Surly, All-City, and Salsa bikes. From race-specific to all-round flexible, from one gear to all of them, we've got you covered.

Gabriel's New Crosscheck!

Some of you might remember Gabriel assembling bikes in the BRevs Boutique last summer, when he wasn't selling Bern helmets and Re Load midpacks. He has moved on to other employment, but he still comes by to show us some Baltimore love.
The Surly Crosscheck in robins egg blue is looking quite handsome dressed in tan.
Lookin good GJVD!

All City: Nature Boy Zona Framesets Are Here!

Ian Au Naturale! (Ian and his Nature Boy you pervs!)

Our beloved Ian has been getting in touch with nature, the All-City Nature Boy to be more precise. Making a few changes to the cockpit and a recent upgrade to the crankset, and he is loving it.

Here he is rockin' out in the mud at the Hillbilly Hustle a couple of weeks ago. Check out more pics at Cycling Captured.