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Gyros and Aeolus: A Bike Tour through the Mountains of Crete – Ryan Wilson

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Published: January 20, 2025 12:00

After finishing up his second big tour across the Andes, Ryan Wilson heads to the rugged terrain and clear blue waters of Crete.  Follow along as he gets a taste of the life and riding on Greece’s largest and most mountainous island. I spent a couple of…

Our Favorite Silca Products Are on Sale

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Published: January 19, 2025 18:43

We’re not ones to usually post when brands have sales, but if you’ve been curious about trying Silca’s Chain Waxing system, now’s your chance, as the brand is having a massive spring sale. For the full 411 on the chain waxing process, read Morgan’s…

Readers’ Rides: Harrison’s 1996 Specialized Ground Control

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Published: January 17, 2025 14:00

Metal bikes. They just hit different. Even those older 1990s metal full suspensions can be repurposed with a bit of love as Harrison exhibits in this week’s Readers’ Rides with his 1996 Specialized Ground Control… Hey y’all! I’ve got a fun one for you! So,…

The Folsom Rodeocross: Halloween ‘Cross – Erik Mathy

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Published: January 17, 2025 12:00

Every year on the day before Halloween, a special kind of madness descends on the Folsom Pro Rodeo grounds. Ex and current pros, local racers, cycling community members, and local families don costumes and take part in the biggest cyclocross event in…

Some New Year Updates and Older Security Notes on the Rad Bazaar

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Published: January 16, 2025 15:00

We’re back in the New Year with some updates on the Rad Bazaar, so read on below… Our web developer, Ian, has taken over the tech pack for the Bazaar and has updated all the applications we use. One of which is the messaging system. Last night, we finally…

Tinker Tantrums: Madrone Cycles AXS Rebuild Kit Review – Spencer Harding

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Published: January 16, 2025 14:59

Do you have an aging SRAM AXS Derailleur that you wish you didn’t have to replace? Madrone Cycles wants to help you, or help you help yourself, fix up that aging derailleur. Today we have the first installment of what Spencer hopes will become a recurring…

PNW Components Loam Carbon Handlebar in 50mm Rise

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Published: January 16, 2025 14:53

Previously announced in the Range aluminum handlebar, now the Loam Carbon handlebar ($164) from PNW Components comes in a 50 mm rise, solving some of the issues with lower stack bikes and perhaps a new trend in higher-rise bars Travis hit on last week. The…

Spot Bikes TiSlide Trail Tool

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Published: January 16, 2025 14:40

Spot Bikes just announced an all-new TiSlide Trail Tool that features a titanium sliding T-handle, giving you the versatility of extra leverage when you need it, and a compact design when space is tight. It’s paired with a curated set of S2 tool steel…

Austere Manufacturing Now Offers Anodized Buckles

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Published: January 16, 2025 14:35

Our favorite manufacturer of Cam Buckles, Ladder Pin Locks, and yes, Belts just announced it is now offering its machined-in-house products with an anodized finish. While cerakote is stunning with its matte color arrays, it isn’t as durable as hard…

Amigo Frameworks x Cicli Pucci Shinken Track Bike – Josh Weinberg & Jonny Pucci

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Published: January 16, 2025 12:00

The Shinken track bike is a stunning collaboration between Zach Small of Amigo Frameworks, painter Jonny Pucci, and spacciatori d’acciaio Lorenzo Romagnoli. Built with modified vintage 3Rensho Modeulo lugs and a combination of legacy craftsmanship and…

Loskop to Swakop: Four Days in the Namib Desert – Stan Engelbrecht

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Published: January 15, 2025 12:00

Having fallen in love with cycling as a teenager while living in Namibia for a stint in the 90s, Capetonian Stan Engelbrecht has been dreaming about spending more and more time riding through the desolate desert terrain and finding creative ways to make it…

Stinner Refugio Select

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Published: January 14, 2025 15:07

Today, California’s Stinner Frameworks announces an expansion to its Select program with the Refugio Select, offering another stock bike model at a more affordable price point. Let’s check out this capable 700 x 50 mm gravel platform’s offerings… Refugio…

Wolf Tooth’s New Bike Tire Pressure Calculator

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Published: January 14, 2025 15:03

“What pressure are you running?” might be one of the most common questions in cycling. Road, gravel, mountain. It doesn’t matter. People want to know the answer to this query. The Bike Tire Pressure Calculator app powered by Wolf Tooth allows you to find…

Campandgoslow Brown Trout Tape Restocked

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Published: January 14, 2025 14:47

Campandgoslow has just restocked its Brown Trout bar tape. This playful pattern is inspired by the tough and elusive Brown Trout. You know the fish the USFS drops from helicopters into alpine lakes and can live in cut bank streams only 12″ wide and 30″…

OneUp Launches Clipless Pedals

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Published: January 14, 2025 13:30

OneUp Components, makers of some of our favorite dropper posts, just announced an all-new clipless pedal ($159.99). These pedals utilize the SPD interface, come in eight colors, and are designed to be capable enough for all activities where riders prefer…

Introducing: Shock Value – A Series About Suspension

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Published: January 14, 2025 12:00

Welcome to Shock Value, a semi-regular series about all things suspension. The entries will range from deep histories to surface-level tutorials. Today, we’re starting with the basics. First, there’s now a glossary of terms on The Radavist site that we…

Shock Value: The Glossary

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Published: January 14, 2025 11:50

The first entry in our Shock Value education series is this extensive glossary. We hope it will serve as a way to demystify the jargon in the stories and reviews you’ll read here at The Radavist. But we also think it functions as a standalone educational…

How Quitting Alcohol Transformed My Cycling

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Published: January 13, 2025 15:48

John has written about his journey with quitting alcohol, extensively and this weekend, our buddy Dustin Klein shared his journey on his YouTube channel. Press play for an inspirational account of putting booze aside… If you’d like to read more about this…

Manzanita Cycles Whippet Gravel Bike

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Published: January 13, 2025 14:55

From Reno, Nevada’s Manzanita Cycles comes a sporty production gravel bike model called the Whippet ($2,600 frameset). Find out more information below… The Whippet is a fast and comfortable steel gravel bike with clearance for 2.25” wide tires. It is…

Footdown’s Soviet 666 POCT Long Sleeve Shirt

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Published: January 13, 2025 14:28

One of the most iconic track racing wheels, the Soviet 666 POCT just got an homage by Footdown.cc in the form of a 666 long sleeve shirt. We’ll tip our caps in approval to this killer design. Scoop one up for $32 at Footdown. The post Footdown’s Soviet 666…

Maah Daah Hey: Together

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Published: January 13, 2025 13:38

In the 2024 edition of the Maah Daah Hey 100, Gordon Wadsworth and Thomas “the Hitman” Turner try to take down Kelly Magelky’s long standing course record. But the pair doesn’t know what they are getting into and their adventure in the mysterious Bad Land…

Old Man Mountain Experimental Bikepacking Team

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Published: January 13, 2025 12:55

The response to the Old Man Mountain Experimental Bikepacking Team, sponsored by Silca and The Robert Axle Project has been monumental. Selecting just five riders for the inaugural team was extremely tough and OMM wants to thank everyone that applied.…

1986 Cunningham Expedition #003: What Is a Gravel Bike Anyway? – Tasshi Dennis & John Watson

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Published: January 13, 2025 12:00

Kicking off 2025 with a wonderful entry into our Vintage Bicycles category, Tasshi Dennis from the Vintage MTB Workshop pens a historical look at a 1986 Cunningham Expedition (#003) and asks a question that’s long been on everyone’s mind: What is a gravel…

This Used to Be… – Travis Engel

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Published: January 13, 2025 11:44

As this is being published, the fires around Los Angeles have been burning for about a week. The areas that haven’t burned are being gently showered in the ashes of the areas that have. Travis lives in an area that hasn’t burned. And as he looked around…

Brandon Collier’s Bikepacking Roots Golden Jackrabbit Loop

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Published: January 13, 2025 10:17

Over the past several months, Brandon Collier has been working on the Jackrabbit Loop route for Bikepacking Roots that uncovers the fascinating history of the Small Tract Act of 1938, and explores the remnants of the once-thriving gold mines. Following…

“OUT OF OFFICE”: Chris Burkard Sets FKT on Westfjords Way Route – Chris Burkard & Joel Barger

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Published: January 11, 2025 17:01

Chris Burkard debates the age-old decision, is it selfish to make some time for yourself with his new film “Out Of Office”. On his latest unsupported FKT of The Westfjords Way Route, he set the route’s fastest known time. Check out the video and…

Sending Our Love to Los Angeles and How to Help

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Published: January 11, 2025 14:02

As fires ravage Los Angeles, we want to extend our love to anyone who might find themselves affected by this disaster. Read on for some resources to help the people of LA… 01.09.2025: We’ll be updating this post as events warrant. There’s another wind…

Readers’ Rides: Josh’s S&S Coupler OG Steamroller

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Published: January 10, 2025 15:01

Many of us remember the original Surly Steamroller in Battleship grey from the early aughts. It was one of the coveted fixed gears on the market and thanks to its FFF wide chainstays, it made for a great commuter bike in cities with rough surface roads.…

Ron’s Bikes New Fabio’s Clap Trap Rando Opening Handlebar Bags

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Published: January 10, 2025 14:31

The latest from the Ron’s Bikes bicycle luggage shop is the Fabio’s Clap Trap, a bag that features a randonneuring bag-inspired opening system. What’s a rando opening system? It’s when a piece of elastic cord wraps around your stem to close the bag. Here’s…

Squid Bikes Maybe Dead 26″ Rigid MTB

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Published: January 10, 2025 14:15

Remember that sweet Squid Bikes rigid MTB, dubbed the Maybe Dead, we featured in our 2024 MADE Coverage? Well they’ve finally landed… These Maybe Dead rigid MTB frames ($2,100) use 26″ wheels, disc brakes, and have a UDH derailleur hanger. They’re made in…

Wizard Works x AFRICAP Memphis Cycling Cap

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Published: January 10, 2025 14:07

The new AFRICAP X Wizard Works cycling cap (£23) launches today, celebrating both brand’s shared love of fun prints and handmade items. Made in Sierra Leone from 100% cotton Ankara printed fabric, AFRICAP’s soft-brimmed caps have won praise from across the…