Since we built up Mikes Salsa El Mariachi he’s quietly been making some nice upgrades to it. When we started the build he put chose to use Thomson parts for the seatpost and stem.  Obviously good choices and when it comes to aluminum components like these Thomson is  usually the first and last name on...

Our last few 2011 bikes have GOT TO GO.  Every 2011 bike left has been further marked down. Check it out! 2011 Cyclocross Bikes. GT Type CX 1 Sram Rival Medium Was $2299… Now $1350 Cannondale CaadX 4 54cm Was $1899… Now $1399 SOLD! Cannondale CaadX 4 51cm Was $1899… Now $1399 SOLD! 2011 Road Bikes....

Independent Fabrication Club Racer from carytownbicyclecompany on Vimeo.

she-nan-i-gans: 1. secret or dishonest activity or maneuvering 2. silly or high-spirited behavior; mischief SnowCone #2: Hard racing, curb jumping, stupid crashes, back alley deals, course cutting, “free laps”, cut throat racing, inter team squabbles and a nail biting finish. What more could you ask for? B Race: Newbie local strong man Justin Moyer, launches from...

For anyone looking for an affordable but quality road bike this season, sit up and take note. Carytown Bicycle Co. has just received a limited supply of the Icarus bike from Ridley. The Icarus starts with a triple-butted aluminum frame which offers maximum stability and a consistent blend of snappy acceleration and excellent all-around handling....

I started riding Rotor brand’s Q-Rings a year ago mainly to help mitigate knee pain. The theory is that since the elliptical rings imitate a circular (but smaller) chainring around the “deadspot”, it minimizes the muscular requirements right where the knee is most stressed, at the top or the deadspot. It is very hard to...

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 true triathlon bike and position...

Check out two great new bikes from Salsa Cycles…  the El Mariachi and the Mamasita… Salsa El Mariachi & Mamasita Builds from carytownbicyclecompany on Vimeo.

The racing season at Southside Speedway starts this month with the “Go Fast Turn Left! Winter Training Series” Two days of road and track racing on Richmond’s favorite short track. Sign up for the February 18th or March 3rd event over at Bikereg.com Both days will have 3 road bicycle races for different skill levels...

Soma Buena Vista Build from carytownbicyclecompany on Vimeo. I just built up this amazing Soma Buena Vista bike for my wife Sarah to ride to and from class on. I carefully selected parts to maximize both utility and style. Suffice to say she absolutely loves it. Check it out. Frame and Fork: Soma Buena Vista...

Beautiful weather and a great day of racing for the second annual Carytown Bicycle SnowCone Training Series! The 70 rider strong B race came down to a field sprint, sorta. Justin Moyer from Team Carytown Bicycle Co., blasted away from the field with several hundred meters to go and held on to a great win....

So much and yet so little can be said about Mike’s new titanium Salsa El Mariachi. Mike wanted a light, comfortable, and above all reliable 29er hardtail. Salsa supplied the U.S. made ti frame. The Fox F series fork was selected for it’s great performance and handling. Shimano’s proven XT group will provide years of...

Carytown Bicycle Co. is proud to partner with Independent Fabrication for custom steel, ti, and carbon fiber bicycles. I could not be happier to be working with these guys again. I worked with Independent Fabrication years before we opened up CBC when I was employed by Rowlett’s Bicycles. Today they are still one of my...