The Radavist

Inspired by Hailey’s review of the Panorama Cycles Torngat Ti in full-fat winter mode, François submitted a full-length Readers’ Rides review of his Torngat Ti in summer mode. Let’s check it out!

Unfortunately, scammers have infiltrated our beloved Rad Bazaar and while we work with our web developers on a permanent solution to this issue, we’d like everyone to take note on how to avoid these vermin. If you’re a seller or buyer, please follow these guidelines:

Sellers

• Shoot a least one photo of the item you are selling with your name and date written on a sheet of paper.
• Please add your social media handles and/or Facebook to your profile (if you use social media) so buyers can see that you’re legitimate.

Buyers

• If you do not see a photo like the one above in the listing request one before buying.
• Only use Paypal or Venmo for goods and services with buyer protection.
• Never send cash or checks.
• Check out the sellers’ profiles before engaging.

Thanks for your patience! We’re working on tighter security measures. In the meanwhile, if you see a listing that looks suspicious, flag the listing by clicking the “…” on the upper right corner.

If you want a sneak peek at Ronnie’s ALUMAX gravel bike he brought to MADE last year, check out this build video!

We’ve been tuned into Montana-based Curious Creatures and were excited to see their summer colors and a new size range announcement in its Wild Weirdness of the West Lookbook…

Industry Nine‘s bronze anodizing sold out super fast when it was announced earlier this year, and today, the North Carolina-based manufacturer of fine-ass cycling components just announced it’s been restored. Bronze is now available on all SOLiX and Hydra wheels/hubs, A-Series MTB Stems, and IRiX Headset and Spacer kits. Riders can also find bronze on i9’s color palette when ordering. Check out more at Industry Nine.

The ORNOT Lightweight Mission Pant ($165), a staff favorite over here, got a few new colors for 2024. They’re now available in Stone Blue and Nightshady…

Here’s the second episode in the behind-the-scenes look at District Bicycles‘ MEGA Mid South ultra route. Starting and ending at the shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the 300-mile loop is comprised of the outer perimeter of every MID-SOUTH course over the past 13 years.

The route traverses the tribal land of the Quapaw, Kiowa, Osage, Kickapoo, Pawnee, Iowa and Wichita Nations. The first ever grand depart of the Mega Mid South will happen Wednesday, September 18th at 8am.

The event is free and 100% self-supported. Anyone who completes the Mega Mid South on this first grand depart will earn guaranteed entry into The Mid South 2025.

The Mid South 2025 happens March 13th-16th in Stillwater OK more details at www.midsouthgravel.com

Chester pedals have long been a staple in bike shops as a colorful, cheap, and bomber pedal option for everything from commuting to trail riding. These high-quality composite pedals make the perfect option for price-conscious riders where quality needn’t be compromised. Rather than rest on its laurels with a bomber pedal platform, Race Face took feedback from its community of riders and redesigned the Chester with a more concave feel, improved grip and multiple sizes. Let’s take a look.

The SRAM Bike Finder list of UDH-compatible road and gravel bikes seems to have grown when nobody was looking…

MADE, the bicycle framebuilder showcase, returns to Portland this year on August 23 – 25th 2024, and the tickets are on sale today. Head over to MADE to purchase tickets and check out our 2023 MADE bike show coverage below…

Otso’s Warakin has been a popular choice for those wanting a stainless or titanium chassis all-road bike and today, the brand announced the steel version. Let’s take a closer look…

Inspired by the wind-swept sand dunes of dry and arid regions, the Crankbrothers Mallet and Stamp shoes received a desert tan washed upper with dune lines overlaid in a glossy print. These shoes are available in limited supply via your local shop or Crankbrothers direct.

Want a truly unique pair of Klampers, hand assembled from random anodizing colors, complete with a certificate of authenticity? Look no longer! The Paul Component Engineering Series One is just that. Each pair of Klampers is a one-of-one colorway in a sealed box with certificate of authenticity included. The boxes are chosen at random upon ordering and we don’t even know which box has each colorway.

Check out more at Paul Component Engineering!

We shared the Mega Mid-South Route last week, and today, we get a behind-the-scenes look at District Bicycles‘ first recon trip on the new MEGA route. Starting and ending at the shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the 300-mile loop is comprised of the outer perimeter of every MID-SOUTH course over the past 13 years.

The route traverses the tribal land of the Quapaw, Kiowa, Osage, Kickapoo, Pawnee, Iowa and Wichita Nations. The first ever grand depart of the Mega Mid South will happen Wednesday, September 18th at 8am.

The event is free, and 100% self supported. Anyone who completes the Mega Mid South on this first grand depart will earn guaranteed entry into The Mid South 2025.

The Mid South 2025 happens March 13th-16th in Stillwater OK more details at www.midsouthgravel.com

Josh came across this fun video recap from the 2024 Tracklocross Worlds on YouTube and we’re posting it here for all to enjoy! Don’t miss our coverage from Tracklocross Worlds from this year:

Tracklocross Worlds 2024: Sometimes the Simplest of Things Is All We Need

Oakland’s VRNCLR announced a new pullover made from Polartec Alpha, one of the lightest and warmest fabrics on Earth. Dubbed the EBB Fleece ($90), these unisex sized pullovers have a boxy and cropped fit. The EBB Fleece works well as an active standalone fleece, a mid layer, or a wild looking daily shirt. Sewn in Oakland by Tom and available in three colors. Check out more at VRNCLR.

Austere Manufacturing, the makers of our favorite cargo straps for bike tours, car camping, and everything else you’d need a strap for, just announced an earth-tone “tactical” color set for its 1″ ($27.28) and 3/4″ ($26.96) cam buckles. These are in stock and shipping today from Austere’s Washington workshop, where they’re designed, machined, and assembled in-house.

Check out more at Austere.

Some news for our Group Ride Subscribers, we’re giving away an extremely limited run of “RADAVIST” branded straps, so stay tuned here for the details on that!