Launching this Thursday, 14th of March, Wizard Works have just announced their new Kengo Camo Mini Collection. This is the brands first limited-edition project of 2024 and features a distinctive earth toned camo fabric, with reverse herringbone weave that is sure to turn heads.
Help Sustain the Wheels of Change at LABA!
Los Angeles Bicycle Academy (L.A.B.A) is a youth bicycle education and safety program, community bike shop and cycling race team with a mission to empower, educate and develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills in youth. The success of our organization is contingent upon generous supporters who have a passion for bettering the lives of underserved youth through the sport of cycling.
LABA needs your help. Read on for their SOS below…
We lost a good brand last year. All-City Cycles’ parent company, Quality Bicycle Products, announced they’d be closing down the brand in 2024. After a heartfelt outpouring here on The Radavist, John penned an homage to the brand vis-à-vis some abstract photos of the All-City Cycles Cosmic Stallion Titanium and includes a note from Saisha Harris, All-City’s creative director, and final closing thoughts by Jeff Frane, the brand’s founder. Read on for this fond farewell…
After wandering the halls for over 12 hours, Adam Sklar from Sklar Bikes and Daniel Yang from Neuhaus Metalworks still have no idea what happened at the Taipei Cycle Show 2024. The show fills three floors with almost 1000 booths and a million products of the BigBike sausage. Here are the vibes and products that SmallBike found interesting.
Today, we’ve got a fine selection of used goods from the Rad Bazaar, our Group Ride subscribers‘ selling platform, featuring some unique offerings. Let’s check it all out!
Pegoretti’s latest Duende project is a stainless steel disc frame with a new ‘Piron’ carbon fiber fork dubbed the Rock & Roll. Check out more below.
Zoom in on this endearing story of Patty V and Colleen Meas two professional creatives who have been banging their fists against the door of the cycling community, wanting desperately to break into the tight-knit media of its industry. Brought together to work on a big advertisement campaign for Kona Bikes, their example of peer mentorship is inspiring and hopefully infectious to other creatives.
Check out some selects from this shoot below!
Brooks England just announced four new colors for the 2024 year in its popular C17 Carved saddle…
Winter Cutlery used to be Winter Bicycles but a few years ago, Eric transitioned into making knives full-time from custom bicycles. Yet, once a cyclist, always a cyclist, and Eric is offering up his famed Campagnolo knife called the Campag Cutter ($350) right now in a limited batch. Made from a Campagnolo headset wrench and bottom bracket spanner, these knives are formed and sharpened to fit in a custom-made sheath. It’s rare that Eric has these, so if you’re into this idea, act now at Winter Cutlery.
Our Readers’ Rides today features Marty and his Rocky Mountain Blizzard that has been passed around to several people in Minnesota but has finally settled down in his care. Let’s check it out!
SimWorks knows the demand for polished rims is high, so they teamed up with Velocity USA to offer its Standalone rims in a mirror finish…
It’s been ten years since John was down in Melbourne, Australia, for the Melburn Roobaix weekend, so Andy and Melodie from the FYXO thought that was a reason to celebrate. They will be hosting John at this year’s Roobaix weekend, June 29th and 30th, 2024. He’ll be in attendance at all events, so be sure to say hey!
Keep an eye on Melburn Roobaix for updates as events warrant.
Wild Rye, makers of women’s activewear just announced an all-new gravel lineup including many choice pieces for dirty drop bar fun…
Today, Tumbleweed Bicycle Co launched a revamp to its Mini Pannier and T-Racks. The CroMo racks (T-Rack $140 Mini Pannier $150) are lighter and stronger than the previous versions and have improved features. Today, we’re discussing the all-new Mini Pannier Titanium. Weighing in at only 258 grams (confirmed), Tumbleweed’s Titanium Mini Pannier Rack ($400) is a new option, now available, for those looking for an ultralight rear carrier option. John got one ahead of its release and has a First-Look Review below…
Sven Martin is a renaissance man of aggroism. He is probably the most widely published journalist of mountain biking in recent times.
Last week, we posted about the new Crankbrothers Stamp Flat and Mallet Clipless Trail Boa shoes and this week, the pedal and shoe manufacturer announced the all new Stamp Flat ($149.99) and Mallet Clipless ($169.99) shoes in a lace-up configuration. These shoes, like their Boa siblings, feature a reworked, moderately flexible mid-sole, a new, versatile Match tread pattern, and our high-friction MC2 rubber compound combine to provide optimal grip on and off the bike. Both shoes are set to ship March 15th from your local Crankbrothers dealers.
Check out Josh’s review of the Mallet BOA shoes here: First Look: Crankbrothers Mallet Trail Pedals with Mallet BOA Shoes
As one of the innovators of mountain bike handlebars, Ritchey knows a thing or two about designing them for modern riders. Let’s take a look at the new Comp Buzzard ($49.95) below…
If you follow ultra racing, then you have most likely heard of Alexandera Houchin. Today we’re sharing a few hacks she’s tried over the year, from her beginning roots bike touring all the way through bikepacking races. Read on for a bit of self-deprecating humble pie and innovation, rolled in one!
