It's been a long work in progress, but with the help of our friend Anthony, Chris Basilio and Endo Customs, we've finally dialed down our first City Grounds kit. We wanted a simple kit that reflected the roots of CG, track bikes. Inspired by the track lines on a velodrome, we've decided to incorporate these four colors onto our kit. Thanks everyone for being so patient! Kit's should be arriving in a few weeks! Photos: Anthony Fernandez & C.Bass (happy birthday!)

Pops and I visited the boys over at Endo to congratulate them on their new spot! Endo is on top of their game when it comes down to detail, quality, and production control. It's been a pleasure working with them, and can't wait for our kits to be made! Thanks again to Vic, Bobby and the rest of the Endo crew, and congratulations on the recent move!

City Grounds is proud to now carry Dodici Cicli frames & forks! The aluminum Gara frames (pictured below) are very light with minimal design elements and great color schemes (available in matte black/blue, red/white & green/white). The Dodici Gara carbon pista forks come with stainless steel reinforced rear dropouts and are available in black/blue, red/white and green/white. Quantities are limited so check it out now in our online store >>

We've stocked up with some great new Cinelli apparel! Some of our favorite graphics from various bike and frames are now printed up for you to wear on shirts, hoodies and cycling caps. All of the Cinelli apparel is made in Italy with the finest quality materials. If you are a Cinelli fan, like many of us at City Grounds, these are a must have. Check them out in our online store or call our retail locations to see if your size is in stock! Photo's c/o Cinelli

The Atlantic recently published the article "Creating 'The Most Bicycle Friendly City in America'...In Southern California" by Nate Berg in which City Grounds is featured as well as our Long Beach shop manager Brendan Sund. Check it out below and click the read more link to see the entire article along with what Brendan had to say over at TheAtlantic.com."There have been numerous studies that show how adding a new lane to a freeway or road has the opposite effect than what was intended. Rather than easing congestion (which it does only briefly), the new lane merely creates more room...

If you are an avid reader of ProllyIsNotProbably.com you might have noticed that City Grounds team riders Matt Spencer & Corey San Agustin recently visited Prolly out in Austin, Texas. The trip resulted in some great photos and videos and Corey even got to check out the local hospital after a rail to stair gap gone wrong (he's recovered and doing well). Check out the video edit LBC 2 ATX by Matt ''Wolfdrawn'' Spencer: John took some great photos during the visit and cataloged the entire trip in a series of posts over on his site, some standouts below: Check...

We just restocked on the Volume Generator Commuter Bike! We sold through quickly on the first batch but now have the matte black and red in stock in sizes small, medium and large for $1,499. Check out the full 360 view and product specs below or shop online now! Colors: Flat Black or Metallic Red Frame: Generator Full CR-MO w/disc mounts, rear rack mounts & internal cable housing mounts. Fork: Generator Full CR-MO. 1-pc steerer w/ disc mounts. Wheels: H Plus Son Eero Double Walled 36H Rims Tires: Resist Nomads (700 x 45c) Shifter: Alfine Rapidfire Plus Cranks: Resist Relapse –...

The very popular Mash x Cinelli bullhorn handlebars are back in stock! Available in black or silver and in very limited quantities in our online store for $124.95. Grab them while we still have them in stock!

Each week we are going to post a featured photo from the City Grounds Tumblr. This week is our team rider Jack Lindquist's Ritte x Moth Attack track bike. We found this pic over on Ritte's Facebook page. If you are on Tumblr, make sure to follow us: http://citygrounds.tumblr.com/ Check it out in action: Photo's c/o Jack Lindquist's Tumblr: http://pinkfixie.tumblr.com/

We just put up a new staff rider page/bike check for Matthew Hurst, who works over at our Costa Mesa location. Check out his Specialized Tarmac SL3 Carbon road bike by clicking the image below! All photos c/o Chris Basilio!  

We have teamed up with the local Chipotle in Costa Mesa for a special promotion from Tuesday, January 17th to Sunday, January 22nd. If you bring in your City Grounds receipt to the Chipotle Harbor Center location, you will receive a buy one/get one free on burritos, bowls, tacos & salads! Check out the flyer below for more information or give our Costa Mesa shop a call at (949) 200-7123.

The 2012 Bianchi Super Pista Frameset (Celeste) is now in stock and available in sizes 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59 & 61. This frameset comes with the trademark Celeste Frame and a black Bianchi Fork (pictured below). Check it out online for $799 by clicking here or the images below!

The SKYLMT Riser Bars are back in stock! These 1-piece handlebars are made in the USA and designed by Tyler Johnson. They feature a large box area with relaxed bend, the skyscraper bar is the solution for people who want to run a taller bar but don't want a crossbar. The last batch went quickly so head over to our online store and check them out.(Bottom Photo Cred: Zach Hoffner via SKYLMT)

We just got our first run of Heavy Pedal shirts and hoodies in stock! Heavy Pedal is based out of San Diego and their collection focuses on creative cycling related graphics. These shirts and hoodies are very limited in quantity so make sure and grab yours now in our online store. Click here or the image below to start shopping! Photo's by Matt Lingo via Heavy Pedal

We just added a new staff rider page for Ban Deloviar, who works over at our Long Beach location. Check out his Specialized Langster setup & even a short video by clicking here or the image below!All photos & videos c/o Chris Basilio & Dave Jaranilla

The Agenda Tradeshow was in Long Beach on Thursday and Friday and we made sure to check it out. Agenda is always great because it gives us a chance not only to see some familiar faces and catch up but also to establish new relationships with brands and get some insight into upcoming trends. If you weren't able to make it out to the show, check out some of the pictures below!Even Kanye showed up! All in all a great show. Keep checking into our apparel section on the website as we are continually expanding and adding new brands!

One of our favorite pieces from the large shipment of NEW cadence clothing and gear we recently received was the Cadence x 686 collaboration. It's always great when two companies come together and truly collaborate and put some thought into the product, which is exactly what happened here. The Barrier Rain Jacket and Blockade Rain Pant came out flawlessly with extreme attention to detail. Check out the video below which documents the process of the collaboration as well as a look into how the waterproof system works. We have both the Barrier Rain Jacket and Blockade Rain Pant in stock...

Brand new in stock is the Volume Generator Complete Bike. We aren't quite sure what to classify this bike because it can do it all. Perfect for commuting and cruising the streets but also strong enough for a serious beating. Volume really payed attention to every detail when building up this bike and added some great features. Check out the specs and photographs below and then check it out on our online store here! Colors: Flat Black or Metallic Red Frame: Generator Full CR-MO w/disc mounts, rear rack mounts & internal cable housing mounts. Fork: Generator Full CR-MO. 1-pc steerer...

To start the new year off right, City Grounds team rider Marwin Ou has a new video edit. Check out the video below and then head over to his team rider page here. Marwin is riding his new 2012 SE PK Ripper Fixed Gear Bike (Blue) with the SE Landing Gear Fork in white. Both of which we have in stock, click here to check it out!

We just got a huge shipment of the new Cadence gear including t-shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, beanies, cycling caps, belts, socks and more! The whole line is solid with great new graphics and quality materials. Shop online now or check it out at our Long Beach or Costa Mesa locations.  

If you haven't already, check out the City Grounds Tumblr featuring pictures of what inspires us, what we are riding and much more! We make sure to keep it updated regularly from our staff, team riders and friends. Follow us at http://www.citygrounds.tumblr.com!If you're not a Tumblr user, we are also on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (@citygrounds)!

For those of you who are in need of a FGFS/Trick bike and are on a budget, you should really consider the Volume Thrasher Complete bike for $550! Here's a quick breakdown to how great of a deal the Volume Thrasher Complete really is! Thrasher Frame: $359 Thrasher Fork: $169 Resist Headset: $31 Front Load Stem: approx. $35 CR-MO 65mm Riser: approx. $50 Demolition Missile Grips: $9 H-Plus Son EERO Rims: $80 x 2qty - $160 Resist Nomad 700x45c: $25 x 2qty - $50 Sealed Bearing Hubset/14t Cog/Lockring: approx. $120 Tubes/Rim tape: approx. $20 CR-MO 3pc 160mm Cranks: approx. $65...

Handmade in the USA and designed by Tyler Johnson, you'll be able to pick up these SKYLMT bars at your local CG shop by Thursday afternoon. Or you can shop ONLINE HERE and get free freight!!

We came across a limited run of Gitane Aluminum Track framesets and swooped them up! We have single units available in sizes 52cm, 54cm, and 58cm for only $499! Once they're gone, they're gone! Call your local CG store or SHOP ONLINE HERE!

Macaframa 2-Disc DVDs are back in stock!  What started in 2006 with nothing but a camera, a cast of 14 amazingly talented riders, no budget and absolutely no outside assistance or corporate sponsorships has turned into a classic. If you don't already own this DVD or haven't seen it yet, pick up your copy at either Long Beach or Costa Mesa locations or shop online now. We consider this DVD a must have in the collection! MACAFRAMA Trailer from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

We pride ourselves on being a part of the Long Beach and Costa Mesa communities and to give back we are having a Holiday Canned Food Drive! As an extra incentive, customers who bring in cans will receive one percent off their purchase for each can they bring in, with a 10 percent limit! All Donated cans will go to Food Finders & the OC Food Bank. This food drive will go until January 1st so hurry and bring in cans to either the Costa Mesa or Long Beach locations.

We were ecstatic when Specialized decided to ship us a P.Fix sample in July for our customers to test ride before it was available to the open market! With over 100 customers test riding this sample bike, it withstood quite the beating. Whether it was Joe McKeag doing flat 360's on it, or any number of our team riders (Marwin, Congo, Matt Spencer, Corey San Agustin) or customers beating the absolute sh!t out of it, the Specialized P.Fix has blown us away. Sure the wheel is slightly out of true, the grips have been morphed, and the bike has numerous...

We picked up some Engine No.11 Nite Rider bags from our friend Kevin. These bags are extremely durable, functional, and look great! For $190, you can't get much better than this! Swoop on your Nite Rider bag at your local CG store or SHOP ONLINE HERE! If you're in the Los Angeles area and haven't visited Engine No.11, make sure you swing by the next time you're around! Engine No.11 901 S Broadway Ave. Suite 107 Los Angeles CA 90015

We now have Unknown LV1 and LV2 frame's in stock! These frame's are looking slick and are at a great price too! LV1 - $225 LV2 - $380 Unknown Carbon Fork - $200 We also go their 4.5" riser bar in, and for $30, these won't stay in stock for long, so pick yours up today! SHOP UNKNOWN ONLINE NOW!

City Grounds Costa Mesa is looking for a couple of part-time shop employees! We're looking for enthusiastic individuals for our customer service and sales department that can work 15-30 hours a week. So please email your resume to jobs@citygrounds.com (Subject: Costa Mesa) or drop them off at our Costa Mesa location!

On Friday, November 25th we are having a HUGE Black Friday Sale! Bikes will be up to 40% off regular price, frames up to 50% off, wheels up to 40% off and all gear will be 40% off! We also will be handing out free City Grounds Gift Bags to the first 20 customers who make purchases at each store! Click the flyer below to learn more. Also, if you "like" us on Facebook you'll have access to a printable coupon for $20 off when you spend over $100 on parts and components!

Brand new in stock are ODI Grips in a variety of colors and styles. Grab some today for only $10.95! Check out the selection in our ONLINE STORE.

We just restocked on Resist Nomad Tires in all black and red/black PLUS a brand new tan/black style in either 700x45c or 700x35c. These have been hard to keep on the shelves so check them out now in our ONLINE STORE.

Looks like more rain is on its way! For those of you who are going to brave the wet roads we are recommending the Flipper Fender from Planet Bike. This fender features a quick release mount that snaps on and off in seconds. It also has an adjustable fender angle to fit all bikes! Regularly priced at 19.99, currently on sale for only $14 so shop online now! 

The Specialized P.Fix is in stock again! We have limited quantities in small and medium, so make sure you head to your local CG store and place a deposit before they run out! Or SHOP ONLINE and will call pickup at our Tustin warehouse! We'll be receiving Larges by the end of the week! Contact your local City Grounds store and reserve yours today!

The Nature Boy from All-City is a single speed cross racing monster.  It carries all of the AC hallmarks that you’ve come to love: straight blade fork, classic paint, custom dropouts, and signature headbadge.  It was designed primarily as a race rig, but since they knew that many of you out there would be using this thing for every day life, they built in additional features to make it more versatile. Race it, ride singletrack, gravel, or commute until your heart’s content. Available in our ONLINE STORE for $925

Congratulations to our Facebook Photo Contest winners and thank you to everyone who participated. We truly enjoy seeing all of the creative and amazing photographs that you submit. First Place, as chosen by City Grounds staff, goes to Nick Emery out of Cherry Valley, CA. We love the black and white action shot. Nick will be receiving a $500 gift card to use at City Grounds. Congrats! Second Place, as determined by fan votes and comments goes to Jeffry Engberg (407 votes and 16 comments). You have to give the man credit, it takes some courage to pull that photograph...

Tomorrow is the first annual Huntington Beach Bicycle Show at the HB Pier Plaza. The event begins at 8am and runs throughout the day until 8pm. Anything and everything cycling related will be there and some of the activities include bicycle test rides, demos, BMX bike show, bicycle obstacle course, workshops and more! We will have a booth set up at the event so make sure to come hang out!

City Grounds Water Bottles are back in stock! This time we ordered each color (smoke & clear) in 21 and 24 ounce sizes. At $5 for the 21 oz. and $6 for the 24 oz these go quickly, so shop online now!

New Products in stock from Black Market including handlebars, stems, frames, pedals, grips and more! This brand features unique designs and a great assortment of colors. SHOP ONLINE NOW!

Video recap of the NJS event from the Encino Velodrome. Filmed & Edited by Chris Basilio!

The Volume Vandal 26" Frames are now in stock! These are available in Black, Raw & Translucent Red. SHOP ONLINE NOW!

Come into either of our Long Beach or Costa Mesa locations decked out in a full Halloween costume and get 10% OFF your purchase! This deal is only available on Monday, October 31st 2011 and is IN STORE ONLY. Eligibility for the discount will be at store manager's discretion. Customers must be dressed head to toe in costume to get the discount! See you on Monday!

This past Sunday City Grounds sponsored a NJS Bike Show & Race event at the Encino Velodrome. The event included raffles, racing and beautiful NJS bikes. Check out the photos below and stay tuned for a video recap coming soon!City Grounds (above) and Cadence (below) in the house. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our tent and hung out!City Grounds Team Rider Jack Lindquist.NJS parking only! So many great bikes on display.Thanks to everyone for coming out, keep supporting the velodrome and see you next time! All photo's c/o Chris Basilio.

New frames & forks from SE Bikes are available now! We just got in the 700c Quad Fix frameset, 700c Us Versus Them frameset, and a restock on the Landing Gear forks in chrome, raw, black and white.The Quad Fix has been approved by CG team rider Marwin Wizard Ou! Check out all the new SE products here by clicking the image below:

We always do our best to support local brands and we are glad to announce that we now carry Road Runner Bags! Made in Long Beach by friend of the shop Brad Adams, these hip bags are perfect for holding a cell phone, wallet, keys or whatever else you need to carry while riding. These are available in very limited quantities only at our Long Beach location.

Start your week off right with City Grounds team rider Congo's new bike check video. Shot by Matt "Wolfdrawn" Spencer! Source: Wolfdrawn.com

City Grounds is sponsoring the Kierin races for the 'NJS Ride and Show Encino Velodrome Fundraiser'! Check out what 1st Place in the Kierin Class wins! EAI Tote Bag Kashimax NJS Saddle Kashimax Top Tube Protector MKS Hat DuraAce NJS 15t Cog DuraAce NJS 16t Cog DuraAce NJS Lockring Shimano Locking/Cog Tool MKS NJS Chain Tensioners Izumi NJS Super Toughness Chain Strong V Grips Toshi Double Straps We also have prizes for 2nd and 3rd place finisher's in the NJS Class. We have prizes for the Non-NJS class top three finishers as well! Can't wait to see you guys out...