The Radavist

Chris and Matt from Crust Bikes take us along for a continuation of their tour from Pittsburgh to Columbus, Ohio.

Although the luster of mountain biking has never dulled for Andy McKenna, it’s been several years since he’s ventured back to the foreboding mountains of Torridon where he once thrived as a mountain bike guide. The time has come to confront his foe.

Andy’s enlisted an inspiring ally to take on these Torridonian giants: In Episode 4 of the ‘Evolution Stories’ series, Small Steps to Big Things, Andy teams up with ultra-endurance adventurer Jenny Graham in one of their beloved bothies to plot rides and chat about the ingredients for living life and setting world records.

With Crust Bikes’ Scapebot frame, you can swap from 29 x 2.4″ tires and wheels to a massive 26″ x 3.8″ setup… but it takes some tinkering and a clever hack. Shed tinker lord Spencer shows us how in this supplementary video to his Scapebot review.

Announced back in May, the Esker Lorax is the ultimate, do-anything drop-bar mountain bike. Today the brand just announced a more affordable steel chassis material. Let’s check it out!

Titanium handlebars and titanium seatposts are two great ways to soften the ride quality of your bike without going to suspension components. Crust Bikes pinged longtime buddy Darren Larkin to bend up some mighty fine titanium bars in the same spec as the Juan Bar. We recommend pairing 22.2⌀ clamp bars with a 22.2⌀ Paul Boxcar stem!

Specs:

• Made in Connecticut, USA
• Color Raw Ti
• Clamp Diameter 22.2⌀
• Width 750 mm
• Backsweep 45°
• Outer Diameter- 22.2mm
• Inner Diameter (At the Ends) 18.5mm
• Grip Area Length (End to Bend) ~180mm
• Weight 388g

Check out more at Crust Bikes.

A big goal over the last few years at Silca has been getting the brand’s innovative products to the people who want them across the globe. With shipping costs rising, even getting some of its small products to other countries has been challenging. Today the brand just announced the opening of its Australian (Brisbane) Warehouse. This gives us the ability to drastically reduce shipping timelines and cost.

Most of the brand’s catalog is already in stock, including AUS Plug Silca Ultimate Chain Waxing Systems…

With the summer solstice approaching, it was time for Belén‘s next solo bikepacking overnighter…

A video about bikes. Not lightweight bikes, not expensive bikes – just bikes.

For those fans of the Phoenician’s signature color, Knog’s recently redesigned Blinder 900 and Oi classic bell just got a fresh coat of hard anodizing with a limited edition “ⓚhaos purple” finish. Both are in stock and shipping today from Knog retaillers and the brand’s online portal.

The Mid South and District Bicycles are excited to announce the “Mega Mid South,” a new 300-mile ultra race in Central Oklahoma…

John here. I got linked to this quick opinion piece via La Marche Bike Co’s Instagram penned by Clandestine regarding Bespoked…

Our buddy Adam from Sklar Bikes made the move from Bozeman to California and Calling in Sick Magazine swung through for a quick video visit of his new space.

State Bicycle Co’s 4130 All Road, as reviewed by Josh extensively last year, just got a fresh makeover with a matte olive drab paint job. These entry-level bikes can take 650b or 700c wheel sizes and have steel forks with cargo and rack bosses. With a retail of $899.99 you get a capable do-it-all platform, now in a great earth tone color.

Check out more at State Bicycle Co.

Members of our staff have been wearing Bedrock Sandals since the brand first started making sandals and we can’t get enough of the designs the brand has been rolling out over the past year or so. The latest being the Metamorphic Mismatch Collection, featuring an Earth tone and Primary tone colorways. Bedrock mixes and matches match clay, black, moss, block landscape, slate blue, yellow ochre, and burgundy straps throughout each sandal to create a unique metamorphic strapestry. Available in Cairn Evo, Cairn Evo C, Cairn Evo 3D Pro styles.

Check ’em out at Bedrock Sandals.

In this episode of Race Metal, Miguel talks about the different sorts of cycling nutrition he uses for rides and races.

Chris and Matt from Crust Bikes take us along on while touring through Pennsylvania to Pittsburgh…

After five years of service in the New Zealand Army, Robin Goomes was at a crossroads. She had to decide whether to continue her career as a heavy machinery operator or to make a massive bet on herself and pursue her dream of becoming a professional mountain biker. Robin had never competed outside of New Zealand, and it was rare for women to secure invites in a male-dominated sport. Despite these uncertainties and the ever-present risk of injury, she decided to roll the dice.

Eui Ho Kim is one of the few bike messengers in South Korea. He started Gig Courier, the only bike messenger company in Seoul. Some days he finds it challenging but remembers his days riding for T-Serv in Tokyo and time spent as part of the Japanese messenger community, and looks forward to what can be created in Seoul…