Studio Notes

The Climber's Dilemma: A Reason to Exist
The Climber's Dilemma: A Reason to Exist
|Santiago Toro
Why do we keep coming back to the same climb? Over the last few years, I kept returning to that question. I can approach it from many perspectives: technical, emotional,... Read more...
Chiva: Where Art Meets Adventure
Chiva: Where Art Meets Adventure
|Santiago Toro
Colombia's vibrant culture extends far beyond energetic cities. Nestled within the rich tapestry of the country's soul lies the Chiva, a symbol of resilience and artistic expression. These brightly colored buses,... Read more...
Scarab Cycles: A Tribute to Colombian Cycling Excellence
Scarab Cycles: A Tribute to Colombian Cycling Excellence
|Santiago Toro
Just like all cycling enthusiasts, we have enjoyed every second of this edition of Giro d'Italia 2024, with a great performance by Tadej Pogacar where each stage has given us... Read more...
One Last Time: Scarab Letras Rim brake
One Last Time: Scarab Letras Rim brake
|Santiago Toro
This is not me trying to tease you into buying rim brake bikes or trying to argue some technicality that positions them better than disc brake bikes. This is me, unveiling... Read more...
Campesinas: Life within the mountains
Campesinas: Life within the mountains
|Santiago Toro
  El Retiro, Colombia. The roughness of the ever-changing Andes Mountains and tropical conditions shape Colombia and its people. Colombians have their own way of living among the challenges that the... Read more...