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YouTube page Mahalo My Dude/IFHT just posted its final video…

“Canyon Country” is the twelfth and final layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a f6.3-9 200-800 mm lens in the Four Corners region. Photographed by John Watson.

“To the desert go prophets and hermits; through desert go pilgrims and exiles. Here the leaders of the great religions have sought the therapeutic and spiritual values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality.”
― Paul Shepard, Man in the Landscape a Historic View of the Esthetics of Nature

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We took Friday off over here at The Radavist and opted to share this news on a post-holiday Monday morning instead. Sklar Bikes just announced a pre-order for a SuperSomething titanium frame made in California ($2,850). These bikes have some changes from their steel siblings, so let’s check them out…

Cotic Bikes just received an early shipment of its new Solaris, the UK brand’s flagship hardtail, in Gloss Ember and Gloss Forest. These two colors really pop with a gloss finish. The Solaris frames are now UDH, Sram Transmission compatible, and are built in Czechia from Reynolds 853 tubing. Optimized for a 100-130 mm fork and 29er wheels, Cotic has size C4 in stock now; other sizes are shipping in January.

Roll on over to Cotic Bikes to see more.

At the end of each year, The Radavist contributor network compiles a list of their favorite products. This year, we’ve upped the ante to include our favorite products, rides, experiences, and more. Read on for John’s list from 2024…

Rider Resilience follows the powerful stories of Nils Amelinckx, Rachael Walker, and Sam Rice as they navigate the highs and lows of their journey through life and mountain biking. Each rider faces unique challenges, demonstrating strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Narrated by the legendary Martyn Ashton, this film offers a raw and emotional insight into the sport, showing how cycling isn’t just about turning pedals —it’s about overcoming obstacles, mental fortitude, and finding community. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the sport, Rider Resilience will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter what comes your way.

Today, Fabrica de Rosas and Crust Bikes launch their team jerseys for pre-order, and to tell you all about them, we’ve got Jaime Rosas from Fabrica De Rosas bicycle studio in Los Angeles laying it all out below. Let’s check it out!

Today is Women-Led Wednesday, a new movement and annual holiday that encourages everyone to shop from women-led brands so there can be leveling of the playing field. It happens every year on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Check out the Women-Led businesses in the bike industry by heading over to Women-Led Wednesday.

Madrone Cycles has been working on its Jab derailleur ($295) for years and after debuting it at 2024 MADE, has finally opened it for pre-order…

As covered in our 2023 MADE Reportage, the Sour Bicycles Bad Granny rigid MTB frameset (1,099 € ) is up for grabs in a pre-order. Read on for all the details as the order window closure is approaching…

Sunday was dirt church as the team got together to shoot the new Fabrica De Rosas x Crust Bikes jerseys. Give it a watch as they ride in Whittier, CA, and visit Sam’s beautiful ranch to meet his horses. Con much amor, gracias!

Ocean and San has just announced a Special Edition of its short sleeve and long sleeve riding shirts in conjunction with The Bay Foundation. Proceeds of this Special Edition will be donated to The Bay Foundation to assist in the Kelp Forest Restoration Project. The Bay Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on the preservation of coastal ecosystems. Check out more at Ocean and San.

Tariffs have been discussed a lot in the larger macroeconomic ecosystem, but how will they affect the business of cycling and the bike industry at large? In this article, Radavist contributor Kyle Klain dives into the ins and outs of the proposed tariffs and how we can expect them to impact cycling…

BMX legend Taj Mihelich breaks down this wonderful video by Fairdale Bikes:

“Mountain biking is so much more than vertigo-inducing GoPro footage, life-threatening speed, and laser-guided seat posts. I love that my bike carries me away from the noise of the world and out into the peace of the woods. I always feel a bit uncomfortable when I realize I work in marketing (I blame my formative years listening to Bill Hicks), so I have done my best to be sincere in what I do. This is how I really feel on almost every ride. I hope this inspires you to get out into the trees and take some deep breaths.”

Well done, y’all.

The Derecho is Anton Krupicka‘s signature adventure gravel frameset that has been in development for some time now with Crust Bikes. John got to see a sample frame while visiting Matt and Cheech at Crust HQ in Australia earlier this summer and it appears the cat is out of the bag. Let’s check out what Anton cooked up with Crust!

Showcased in our Bespoked coverage this year, Parsec Designs, a brand that originally launched in 2018 with an all-road bike, has re-launched with a line of cargo cages and cargo bags. Shown here are the “pickup” bags ($48) and the “Frank” cage ($60), an homage to Frank Lloyd Wright wheat grain motifs found throughout his stained glass windows in his mid-century homes and buildings. Parsec has dozens of fun designs and styles, so roll on over to Parsec Designs to check them out.

Ombraz now offers nose risers for all of its armless sunglasses. So, what exactly are nose risers? They’re fully removable and style-specific; this new accessory attaches to your frame, increasing the depth and surface area of the nose pads and adding additional padding to the brow.

This helps alleviate fogging by increasing airflow and ventilation, reduces sweat and oil build-up on the lenses by lifting the frames off the face and brow, and can improve fit, stability, and frame positioning for low nose bridge face shapes.

Check out more at Ombraz.

The MONoPOLE No 01 is a 24″ x 20″ wheeled front-loading mini velo cargo bike with an interesting Gates belt-driven steering mechanism. John got ahold of a rolling chassis a few weeks ago and finally built it up. We figured you’d like to see the complete bike before he customizes it to suit his cargo needs. And we wanted to ask you how you’d build it up, so let’s get to it!