Colorado bag maker San Util just announced a new hip pack called the Whirlpool ($135)…
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Kona’s Maui Dream Build Fundraiser
Support an Incredible Cause and Win the Ultimate Maui Dream Build!
Kona has an extra special edition of its usual Kona Dream Build feature – announcing the Maui Dream Build Sweepstakes!
Help Kona raise the funds needed to complete Maui’s bike park, located just north of Lahaina, HI. Following last year’s devastating wildfires, the West Maui and Lahaina community has come together with friends from the mainland to create a space for all to ride, progress, and fall in love with this amazing location—just like the pros who built the park.
Thanks to the generous support of our partners SRAM, RockShox, DT Swiss, OneUp Components, Wolf Tooth Components, Sensus, and Peak Design, we’re giving away a dreamy Kona Process 134 CR DL plus an assortment of gear from Troy Lee Designs and a selection of Maxxis tires to fit any season. This incredible prize package is valued at over $16,000 USD!
All profits will support the creation of the new public West Maui Bike Park through the Maui Mountain Bike Coalition. A HUGE thanks to the brands that made this sweepstakes possible and to the entire Maui community for their hard work in making the West Maui Bike Park dream come true.
ENTER THE KONA MAUI DREAM BUILD SWEEPSTAKES HERE
See moe detailed photos at the Kona Blog.
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La Chouette and Brother Cycles The Swoops! Singlespeed
La Chouette in Paris has teamed up with the UK’s Brother Cycles to design a singlespeed city bike called The Swoops! Let’s check it out…
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Help Ed Litton Out at His GoFundMe
Ed Litton, a Bay Area framebuilder known for his impeccable lugwork, Rivendell paint, finishing for builders like Bruce Gordon, and period-correct Ritchey restorations, which included building biplane forks, was involved in a cycling accident in Point Richmond, near his workshop. He suffered a serious spinal cord injury. He was taken to Marin General Hospital, the nearest trauma center, and rushed to surgery. Currently, he doesn’t have any feeling from his mid-chest down. He is awake and able to move his arms, but only time will tell of any long-term spinal cord damage.
There’s a GoFundMe set up to help Ed recover his medical costs, so if you have any money you can spare for a living legend, check it out.
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44 Bikes Titanium DEDBLO Hammer
Kris Henry from 44 Bikes just released a batch of his popular Titanium DEDBLO Hammers ($250) to his webshop. These hammers are in stock and then immediately sell out. In fact, their numbers are dwindling as this is being typed, so if you fancy one, roll on over to 44 Bikes check them out!
Specs:
- Made right here at 44HQ in New Hampshire
- 3Al-2.5V Titanium
- Choose anodized fades in Purple, Blue, Aqua, Bourbon, and RAW finishes
- Replaceable LIXIE head made in Central Falls, RI
- Custom in-house turned & domed brass head (Same thread as the LIXIE head)
- Replaceable Wolftooth Components grip made in the USA
- 10″ / 254mm long handle
- 3.25″ Length x 1.25″ OD [72.6mm x 31.8mm] Head (includes removable heads)
- Weight: 0.875 lbs / 14oz [.4kg / 397g]
- Limited Quantities for the discerning tool aficionado
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Petor’s Favourite Products, Rides, and More From 2024
Last but not least and perhaps maybe the best for last is Petor‘s Favourite Products, Rides, and More From 2024. Read on as our intrepid Gonzo journalist, and owner of BESPOKED reflects on his year one clever quip at a time…
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A San Francisco Bike Tour
Adam Sklar from Sklar Bikes just posted up a fun and quick video of a bike tour he and a few friends rode last weekend. Great vibes in this one, dude!
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Wolf Tooth Frozen Ti Morse Cage
Over the past several years, Wolf Tooth has put out some really fun limited edition finishes on its titanium Morse Cages. This winter, the Minneapolis-based manufacturer has unveiled this killer “Frozen” motif. Like other limited edition Morse cages, these will definitely sell out, so if you’re looking for something fun as a last-minute gift or a final detail on your latest custom build, check out the Frozen Morse Cages at Wolf Tooth.
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Dynaplug 10-Year Anniversary Plugger Pill
Since its debut a decade ago, the Dynaplug Pill has been the preferred tubeless plug kit for riders of all cycling disciplines, thanks to its compact design and versatile plugging options. Dynaplug is proud to announce the 10-Year Pill ($69). Each gorgeous machined aluminum pill is hand-anodized by The Meerkat himself, tipping the scales at a scant 53 grams. This is the same batch of anodizing from which we launched our own Malachite Pill this year!
The 10-Year Pill incorporates the full suite of Dynaplug features, with four plug-loaded insertion tubes, an air stopper, and a micro knife to repair just about any tubeless flat in the field with minimal fuss. The Pill is the ultimate all-in-one, compact, featherweight choice for riders seeking the finest tubeless repair tool.
See more at Dynaplug.
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Chords of Freedom
For the band Architect’s guitarist Adam Christianson sometimes a bike ride is the perfect reset from a busy life on tour…
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“JORTS Route” A Gravel Bike Adventure
A band of misfits, commonly known as the Pennsylvania Dirtbags, headed west to the big city of Erie to embark on a 420ish 5 day 4 night fully self-supported bikepacking adventure through the wilds of northern Pennsylvania. A daunting adventure following a route made through satellite imagery and Strava heat maps that had never been ridden in its entirety. Join aboard the crew as they explore Pennsylvania’s most rugged terrain, finest deserts, and the creation of memories that will last a lifetime.
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Calling in Sick Mag 22by9 Desert Camo Stem Bags
Bay Area zine Calling in Sick Mag teamed up with Oakland-based 22by9 to make a run of these sweet “Desert Camo” Stem Bags ($60) using deadstock camo material. We love camo and these not only look legit but support a rad independent publication, so check out more at Calling in Sick Mag.
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Enter to Win! WILDE Bikes and The Radavist Rambler SL Giveaway!
For our last giveaway of 2024, we’ve partnered with Wilde Bikes to hand off a Rambler SL complete in the winner’s size to one lucky reader of The Radavist. Read on below about how you can win one of these gravel machines!
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The Chumba SLACKR John Reviewed is For Sale
Chumba Cycles is selling the size XL SLACKR hardtail John reviewed for a heavily discounted sale price of $8,995. See all the details of the deal at Chumba Cycles and if you buy this bike, we’ll send you some free Radavist water bottles of your choice for it! Mention it to Chumba and we’ll get ya sorted.
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SQlab New 314 Gravel Handlebar
Ergonomics company SQlab just announced its all new 314 gravel handlebar today, with 25 mm of rise built-in…
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Shovel Research WRT Cable Hanger
Portland’s Shovel Research just launched these nifty WRT Cable Hangers ($69), inspired by a 1930’s constructeur, Louis Villemus, and the Le Lewis brand’s design that pre-dates both Alex Singer and Rene Herse’s models. The 6061-T6 pulley and hanger body is machined in Portland, Oregon, and anodized locally.
The pulley design will center itself after wheel replacement, but the option exists to immobilize the pulley with any 0.040 M5 washer – a pair of brass ones is free with purchase upon request; just put it in the order notes when ordering direct from Shovel Research.
Sold as a pair. Comes with a 2.5mm hex key and hardened stainless set screws with thread locker pre-applied.
See more at Shovel Research.
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Tout Terrain Ceres GT Gravel Bike
German off-road touring pioneers Tout Terrain just announced an all-new performance gravel bike dubbed the Ceres. It is equipped for long-distance gravel bikepacking races and more. Unlike its fully-loaded-touring-minded siblings, the Ceres is built from lightweight and snappy triple-butted steel tubing with a more aggressive riding position and geometry. It features integrated routing and is optimized for SRAM Transmission with a UDH dropout. Pre-orders are open now from Tout Terrain USA, so roll on over to check out more.
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Ratio Drop Dropper Lever for SRAM Shifters
Ratio Technology, known for its drop bar to mountain bike conversation kits, just announced its Drop Dropper retrofit kit for SRAM shifters. The Drop Dropper is installed in the left lever, previously reserved for front derailleur shifter paddles. Once installed, the lever can actuate a dropper post from the hoods or drops, providing easy operation over any terrain. The dropper lever is available for both SRAM 11 and Apex 12-speed mechanical shifters. Roll on over to Ratio Technology to see more!