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At Sea Otter Classic 2024, John caught up with Hudski Bikes to check out their new V3 Doggler prototype. If you recall, John loved the Hudski Doggler V2 he reviewed last year and made some mindful notes of what he’d change in the next version of this affordable jack-of-all-trades flat bar bike. Did Hudski read his notes? Read on to find out…
The Wanderer is Viral’s drop-bar-specific titanium adventure bike, designed for rough roads and the longest of backcountry adventures, all with an electronic-shifting Pinion gearbox…
John spent last weekend in Santa Cruz catching up with friends, riding some tacky dirt and checking out the History of Mountain Bike Evolution Show at Santa Cruz Bicycles, put on by Doug Hatfield, Velo Cosmos with Team Old Soil. The show spanned the evolution of the mountain bike from the 1940s through the Syndicate Racing Team’s World Cup DH machines.
Below, John hones in on the evolution of cruiser bikes to klunkers and the genesis of the Marin County “Mountain Bike” and shares a jam-packed gallery of bikes and hangs…
The Radavist thanks 1-Up USA for sponsoring our Sea Otter Classic 2024 coverage!
Josh and John are out at Sea Otter this week, covering people, products, and bikes on display. We’re starting the show coverage off a little differently this year with a feature on Neuhaus Metalworks’ newest offering: the HBSL Titanium XC Race 29er. Read on for a look at this new titanium Superleggera chassis and a comparison to the steel Hummingbird hardtail 29er…
North St Bags just announced an entirely new bag catalog featuring a Handlebar Pack, rack-mounted Adventure Micro and Macro panniers, and a Roll-Top Trunk bag. All are made with recycled EcoPak sailcloth, and the five standard color options are the same across all four, so people can mix and match colors. Check out the full drop at North St Bags.
Main St. Brewing is raising a glass to a true legend by collaborating on a beer with mountain biking icon Paul Brodie and hosting a Vintage Mountain Bike Show and Shine at the Mount Pleasant Brewery (261 East 7th Avenue) on Saturday, May 4…
Industry Nine has spent 2024 rolling out all-new lightweight chassis hub systems through the SOLiX lineup. First came SOLiX G and SOLiX SL wheelsets, and now SOLiX M brings the same quick engagement, low weight, and reduced drag to their lightest and fastest mountain bike wheels yet. Let’s check out some Quick Hits on the three new SOLiX wheelset offerings and an all-new hubset below.
The Radavist thanks 1-Up USA for sponsoring our Sea Otter Classic 2024 coverage!
While on the road to Sea Otter, John swung through the Ritchey HQ in the South Bay and got to check out some new models that are coming out tomorrow. Check out a sneak peek of the all-new Montebello randonneuring bike, the redesigned Outback, and P29er, along with the Superlogic Butano Ridge integrated handlebars and some shop ephemera below!
There’s a lot to love about Kona’s latest drop-bar bike, the Ouroboros. From the name (duh) to the stance and details, it’s got a lot going on. John got his hands on the Supreme build spec ($6999) and shot some photos before today’s release, so let’s take a closer look at this adventure-ready platform.
One of our favorite dropper posts, the Fox Transfer, just got a refresh…
Panorama Cycles just announced the Boreal, the brand’s all-terrain touring bike…
We’ve been using Tenkara Rod Co’s ultralight fly fishing rods since the brand first came out and swear by them. While the Beartooth is our go-to recommendation, the all-new made-in-Japan Hafu 240 (12.5″, 1.5 oz, 7′ 10″) and 300 (12.5″, 2.4 oz, 9’10”) rods look like they’ll be our new favorite. Tenkara launched a Kickstarter last week for these new rods, so if you’re looking for a new Tenkara rod or to give it a try for the first time, you gotta check it out…
It’s become a tradition for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Paul Component Engineering to collaborate on an off-the-wall bike to showcase at Sea Otter Classic and then raffle off to raise money for a select non-profit. An enigmatic headturner, this year’s collective build will benefit The Roam Collective and came together around a custom titanium frame made by HotSalad Bikes. Dedicated to women past and present in cycling, the Wild and Weird Sierra Roamer pays tribute to legendary mountain biker Jacquie Phelan and her Cunningham race bike, “Otto.” Take a closer look below and consider contributing to the raffle!
The all new Crank Candy Lace shoe ($159.99) is designed for off-road cyclists, featuring a stiff, fiber-reinforced nylon shank for optimal power transfer.
Announced this morning, Cane Creek enters the gravel bike suspension market with two inverted forks; Invert SL 30 mm ($1099.99) and Invert CS 40 mm ($1199.99). Let’s check out more below.
Our Readers’ Rides brings in submissions from across the globe and today, we have Michal from Southern Poland’s Kajak Custom gravel bike to share!
This weekend, April 13th and 14th, Santa Cruz Bicycles is hosting the next Velo Cosmos showcase with Team Old Soil on the history of mountain bike evolution. John will be there, documenting the fun so if you’re in the area, be sure to swing by!
Santa Cruz Bicycles Factory Store
2841 Mission St Extension
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
9 AM – 4 PM
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