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Paul's Independent Fabrication Corvid

Paul’s Independent Fabrication Corvid



Not everyone out there spends ten grand on a bike for a plethora of good reasons. A purchase like that really cannot be rationalized when there are so many great bikes out there for a fraction of that. But buying a bike like the Corvid from Independent Fabrication is not...
Guest Review: Brian Wright Tests The Viscacha Seat Bag from Revelate Desings

Guest Review: Brian Wright Tests The Viscacha Seat Bag from Revelate Desings



I was in my last couple of days before I was to depart on a solo bikepacking ride on the C&O Canal. I had just stop by Carytown Bicycles Company to get some items that I needed. While talking with Braden I told him that I did not have all...
Featured Customer Bike: Nathan's RIP9

Featured Customer Bike: Nathan’s RIP9



Nathan come to us looking for a kick butt full suspension 29er that could handle a big guy.  Since he has been upping his riding time Nathan has been dropping the pounds but he only recently got under 300lbs so finding a bike that can handle his body now but...
Speed up your trip to T2 in 2012: The Carytown Bicycle Co. - Ridley upgrade.

Speed up your trip to T2 in 2012: The Carytown Bicycle Co. – Ridley upgrade.



Still toiling away during a triathlon on a road bike? You probably already know that the bike leg is the only part where equipment really REALLY matters and the fastest way to get faster is to make yourself more efficient on the bike. Upgrading from a road bike to a...
So I went for a bike ride...

So I went for a bike ride…



So yesterday was a good day.  I woke up with the intention of racing my bike at Richmond International Speedway but after much procrastination I realized I really had no interest in that.  I realized the thought of riding really really fast around the track for an hour was just...
Pizza Crawl IV: A New Slice

Pizza Crawl IV: A New Slice



From Grant over at the Pamparius Pizza Blog: Carytown Bikes and Pamparius spent the night with each other, and about 80 other kiddos who braved some unusually cold weather to eat a few slices on the sidewalk. All in all it was a great turnout. We got to hang with...
Syd's Independent Fabrication

Syd’s Independent Fabrication



Lieutenant Collier may have only been into road riding for a couple years not but that did not stop him from developing some good taste. After riding a mid level carbon fiber bike he realized he wanted something a little different. Something more personal. Something with a classic look. Something...
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30 Second Product Review: Hammer Perpetuem and Heed

30 Second Product Review: Hammer Perpetuem and Heed

Every review on Cyclingnews.com or in Velonews  is  a positive one. They earn their money from advertisers so they cannot very well say if those products stink. That makes sense. What does not make sense is all the clichéd jargon that conveys nothing yet the they recycle it for every product. I will not bore...
Salsa Cycles DEMO DAY!

Salsa Cycles DEMO DAY!

Ever wanted to see just how great it can be to add some Salsa to your trail riding recipe here in Richmond? Well, now is your chance! Come out Sunday May 13th to the Reedy Creek trail head in the James River Park System. There you will find your bros from Carytown Bicycle Co. as...
New group ride!  Join the CBC staff for the Saturday morning Coffee Grinder!

New group ride! Join the CBC staff for the Saturday morning Coffee Grinder!

Come join us this Saturday morning for a little morning fun. The ride is pretty simple. 20 miles of pavement and light gravel/dirt path. 100% doable on a road bike with 700×23 tires. Even more fun if you have 25s or a cross bike. Things to know: This ride is all about having some fun...
30 second product review: bike snacks

30 second product review: bike snacks

Every review on Cyclingnews.com or in Velonews  is  a positive one. They earn their money from advertisers so they cannot very well say if those products stink. That makes sense. What does not make sense is all the clichéd jargon that conveys nothing yet the they recycle it for every product. I will not bore...
New t-shirts!

New t-shirts!

We have a new shirt design from James at Barf Comics. Check it out!
CVE Athletes bring their A game to the South Carolina Half Ironman

CVE Athletes bring their A game to the South Carolina Half Ironman

On Saturday the CVE/CBC Elite Team traveled to Charleston, SC for an early season Half Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, and 13.1 mile run). Charleston is know for having a very fast and deep field which is why the squad selected the race. The race did not disappoint. In typical fashion, swim experts...
Team CBCo. takes 1-2 at Pocahontas!

Team CBCo. takes 1-2 at Pocahontas!

One week after stamping his mark of authority on the single speed race at Camp Hilbert team CBC rider Rob Suydam repeated his performance at Pocahontas. This time he was joined on the podium by teammate Ethan Lindbloom. Great job guys!
I could go for a set of these...

I could go for a set of these…

The fine folks over at Bike Rumor just got the complete low down on the all new Mavic Cross Max SLR wheels. This wheel has been noticeably absent from the Mavic lineup for quite some time now. While they did have a 29er wheelset in their Crossmax series it was not exactly lightweight. It made...
Earth Day at Elwood Thompson's

Earth Day at Elwood Thompson’s

Sunday April 22nd is Earth Day and Ellwood Thompson’s  will be celebrating with Carytown Bikes. We will be offering free bike adjustments from 11am – 2pm. They will also have electronic recycling and a solar powered Ice Cream cart serving cold treats. So head on over and get your bike set for summer. For more...
CBC-CVE on Channel 12 News

CBC-CVE on Channel 12 News

You might have missed it this morning but Channel 12 News ran a short story on Central Virginia Endurance’s training center at new Carytown Bicycle Co. location. We’re really excited about the new space and to be partnering with Bob Flanigan and Dave Luscan of CVE. Check it out!
Pizza Crawl Updates

Pizza Crawl Updates

Carytown Bicycle Co. and Pamparius bring you the 4th installment of The Pizza Crawl. Monday April 23 at 6:30pm be at Carytown Bicycle Company. Keep in mind we recently moved to 3112 Cary Street. Here are the details. Belly Timber Tavern BlowToad 8 1/2 Tarrants Pizza Tonight @ Carytown Bicycle Company Party You know the...
FREE RIDE!  The Cannondale demo truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this weekend!

FREE RIDE! The Cannondale demo truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this weekend!

That’s right… now is your best chance to test ride some of the amazing trail bikes from Cannondale on actual trails. The Cannondale Factor Demo Truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this Sunday with loads of sweet rigs to ride. If you’re not already going to Camp Hilbert to race you can still...
Today's words of wisdom

Today’s words of wisdom

New sign!

New sign!

Thanks to some amazing work at Chase Architectural we now have our super sweet new sign! The Ed Trask mural is almost done too! So excited about our new location. Come by and check it out!
Finally.  Wednesday night track racing starts this week

Finally. Wednesday night track racing starts this week

After much delay the track racing season at Southside Speedway starts this Wednesday night at 5pm Track opens at 5. Racing starts around 6. Beginner, intermediate, and fast as all get-out categories. Put a big gear on your fixed gear and come race! FREE to first time racers! $10 for everyone else. Location: Southside Speedway...