Stories.

Two weeks later, and we're still buzzing! What an absolute thrill it was to have created all these irreplaceable memories and vibrant moments with all of you, during the UCI Road World Championships in Zurich. From the multiple PAS NORMAL STUDIOS organised group rides, 3T and BASSO bike opening days, TT fun, social hangs and public race screenings- we truly made the most of this opportunity to connect and celebrate together as a community!

Moots is known for its top-notch craftsmanship, and the Routt YBB is a real beauty. From the precise welds to the etched logos, the attention to detail gives it a sleek, refined look. Each Routt YBB is handmade in their Colorado workshop, and you can customize it to fit your style. Whether it’s the geometry, finish, or extra features like rack mounts, Moots lets you make the bike truly your own.

A company we’ve admired and sold since the early days of CSZ and a true artisanal frame builder, with a level of detail and quality of finish you have to see to believe (not least if you opt for one of their painstaking polished finishes!)

Perhaps the best known eyewear brand in the world. Iconic, functional, durable, acclaimed, current, timeless, controversial; just a few words you could use to sum up the brand. We love them. We love their dedication to the sport of cycling, the technology of their designs, the uncompromising quality and, let’s get back down to earth, just how cool they are. It seems many of you agree, given the crowd at our CSZ x Oakley group ride today. It was great fun!

You’re no doubt used to seeing Factor at CSZ by now, after all, we’ve had them on display for almost a year. You haven’t seen this one though. With its glossy raw carbon, crystalline metallic white and pearlescent mirror decals. Mmm. With these kinda paint schemes coming from the Prisma workshop, we’ll never get bored!

PAS NORMAL STUDIOS X CYCLE CLUB ZURICH - MIDSUMMER & PIZZA RIDE WEEKEND 2024.

There’s something undeniably cool about a really light bike, often the fruits of an obsession and some (or much) hard to justify expense. In our view a lightweight mountain bike is a step cooler still, because it’s much more tricky to achieve. Throw in rear suspension and the objective falls even further out of reach. This was our objective nevertheless. The frame choice was quite simple: a limited edition, brave bright pink @iamspecialized S-Works Epic World Cup, the lightest in its category. For components, we went with a beloved veteran brand from Italy, @extralite_official , cutting edge, ridiculously light bits from @darimocarbon in Spain and, for the groupset, @srammtb new XX1 SL Transmission, topped with matching @ceramicspeed derailleur cage. At 8.8 kg (ok, 8.87), we think we’ve exceeded expectations. It’s properly light, properly fast, properly airborne at the slightest encouragement and, complete with dropper post, still a very versatile XC bike.

Last weekend we inaugurated the 2024 season with our friends from @pasnormalstudios and the all new person in the van @jimbo.safi It was a hoot! Thank you @amclen_ and @anthony.rosalinda for being such fine leaders, the PNS gang for making it happen and to all the rest of you for coming. The turnout, even in crappy weather, never fails to amaze us. See you soon for more summer fun.

Super Veloce - Super Versatile.

It’s a lot like the already loved Teammachine, but with added ‘R’.

Can too much be just right? With this 1996 Klein Quantum Pro, a custom brainchild of Adi Elmiger, it seems so.

Unleash peak performance with the Nimbl Ultimate cycling shoes. Handmade in Italy, these professional-grade shoes combine sleek design with top-tier functionality. Elevate your cycling game with the epitome of Italian craftsmanship.

Ready to be collected by it’s very lucky owner.

It’s nice to be reminded of what we love about working in this business every once in a while, and this weekend did exactly that!