If you have converted a 1980s or 90s vintage MTB to a commuter, basket bike, or tourer, and have been looking for solid, affordable fenders for the winter months, look no further. PDW just announced its All Metal Fenders ($149) in a 26″ wheel diameter. They’ll fit a 26 x 2.2″ tire, maximum, which is about as big as most 1980s MTBs would fit anyway and come pre-assembled to make installation easier. Check out more at Portland Design Works.
The Chunk frame, a made-in-Japan fillet brazed cruiser-inspired modern mountain bike by Crumbworks in Japan, caught our eyes when it was announced last year. These bikes feature non-boost spacing, thru-axles, and disc brakes, designed for dirt riding and touring. If you live in the USA, ordering one from Japan is expensive, but Crust Bikes brought in a few frames from Crumbworks and now only a size large remains. Available in raw for the paint finish of your choice or run it raw for $2,100. Check out more at Crust Bikes.
Following journeys of hardship, courage, and endurance, ‘Rider Resilience – The Film’ dives into the lives of three inspiring riders—Nils Amelinckx, Rachael Walker, and Sam Rice—as they confront both personal and physical battles on and off the pedals. Narrated by the renowned Martyn Ashton, this film isn’t just about the thrill of cycling but about the strength and resilience it takes to face life’s most daunting challenges. Each story reveals raw moments of vulnerability, grit, and growth, shining a light on the universal struggles and triumphs we all encounter.
Mark your calendars: ‘Rider Resilience – The Film’ premieres at the Kendal Mountain Festival on November 22nd, bringing its powerful message to a live audience before its worldwide release on YouTube on November 27th. Don’t miss this film that’s set to inspire everyone, from avid riders to those new to the sport, with a story of community, endurance, and the human spirit.
YouTube cycling personality Dustin Klein teamed up with Gore Wear to produce a run of limited-edition jackets made entirely from scraps! Each jacket is compiled of cuttings from the Gore Wear production floor, repurposed to create a extremely limited run of the brand’s best-selling Endure Jacket. These jackets retail for the same as the standard Endure jacket, $260, and feature Dustin’s slogan “Everything’s been done” down the wrist.
See more at Gore.
For this edition of House Blend, Bombtrack featured its dealer in Kyiv, Ukraine called Big Toys. Read on for an intimate look at how the owner Anton has kept the stoke alive as his country is engaged in an endless war…
Velo Cosmos, a celebration of vintage cycling, returns to the Holbrooke Hotel in Grass Valley, California this year on November 14th. This event’s long-term goal is to create gatherings where all kinds of cyclists – or future cyclists can meet in one place, get excited and learn about the culture and history of bicycles. You can see our recap from last year’s event in our Archives.
Trek just teased this steel (and carbon) full suspension “PipeDream” prototype on its Instagram, designed by Trek employee and industrial designer Kyle Neuser and built in-house by Trek’s prototype lab. Inspired no doubt by the work and growing popularity of steel full suspension bikes from the likes of REEB, Cotic, Starling, Chromag, and more, Kyle was lured to experiment with the natural damping of steel with the geometry of the Trek Top Fuel.
This steel frame uses a carbon swingarm from a Top Fuel and rocker link, exposed cable routing, and bolt-on aluminum shock mounts. The PipeDream is finished with a paint scheme inspired by Trek’s steel bikes from the ‘80s and ‘90s. If Trek were to pony up and make a production run of these bikes, would it ignite a race for more metal full-suspension bikes? Hey, Specialized, you won’t! Let’s see it!
Read what our staff thinks of steel full suspensions below in our Related Archives!
Wanna win a shiny NEW Krampus? Hell yeah, you do. Surly partnered with its biggest fan, Paul, at Paul Component to giveaway a decked-out Krampus rigid complete bike in its new Chester Copperpot colorway, furnished with Paul parts that make this trail beast one of a kind. You’ve got ‘til Nov. 8 to throw your hat in the ring — enter at Surly.
Shane Sellers is an artist, educator, Philly Bike Expo ambassador and Velo Orange collaborator. Their recent project converted a Neutrino into a “Yakimono Bike,” where they open air-fired grips and a saddle using traditional Japanese methods. The mini velo was then outfitted with a display case, where Shane displayed traditional Yakimono pottery.
Check out the full project on the Velo Orange blog!
The all-new Thomson G2 stem is a complete structural redesign of the US manufacturer’s beloved X2 road stem. Thomson made the G2 stronger without sacrificing weight, crafting it from a one-piece 7000 series block of aluminum. Available from 70 mm – 130 mm in a 10° angle. Shipping today from Thomson.
Doing the Unbound 200 on a cruiser or a klunker would be one thing, but department store beach cruisers? The Rodeo Labs team is wild!
Voting is a right and we would like to encourage you to exercise it today. If you have voted, thank you. If you haven’t, please do so today. If you aren’t registered, read on for a list of the 21 states, plus Washington, DC, that allow for same-day registration and voting.
Miguel reviews the Cane Creek Invert Fork and dives deep into suspension with Radavist author Travis Engel, who gives Miguel a straightforward answer to the question he’s been asking ever since taking on the fork to review…
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If you bought our Tier 1 and Tier 2 Camera Corner book pre-order, then you will gain access to the full-length Camera Corner documentary. We have emailed you exclusive early access today, so be sure to check the email you pre-ordered the book from. You can still gain early access to the full Camera Corner documentary by pre-ordering the book through the month of November, ramping up for our December 1st release on YouTube.
Please, we ask you not to hold any public screenings with this access until the film is released on December 1st.
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We’ve compiled a special package from Sklar Bikes plus some of our favorite brands for a November package to one lucky Group Ride Membership supporter…
Austere Manufacturing, the maker of our favorite cargo/cam straps, just announced a solution for your broken cam buckles. The 3/4″ Cam Buckle allows you to replace broken plastic buckles on your favorite outdoor gear without breaking out the bar tacker or sewing machine. Simply press in the locking pin like the Pin Ladder Lock buckle and get on your way. Austere also announced a new Girth Hitch Cam Strap that can be anchored easily to bars of all types. Whether that’s the rack on your cargo bike, Moto-touring rig, or molle panel in your car camper, this strap is super secure.
Check it all out at Austere Manufacturing.
Cane Creek just rolled out these impressively lightweight XC and gravel stems, dubbed the GXC ($69.99). Let’s check out the specs below.
Our buddy Kyle von Hoetzendorff just shared with us a video of Ronnie “Smooth Operator” Romance riding the Glade Trail on Mount Hood aboard his EVOO. We thought you’d enjoy.
