The Radavist

Keeping the sun off your heck and ears while bike touring, trail or gravel riding, fishing, and backpacking is essential. That’s why we love sun hoodies. Cascada just announced three fun Trail T-Shirt Hoodie ($111) designs in its catalog. Breathable, light and stretchy, the Trail Hoodie features UPF 30 sun protection and keeps you cool and dry on summer days thanks to its quick-drying polyester fabric, wicks sweat away from the skin and promotes rapid evaporation. Made in Italy. See more at Cascada.

Robert Axle Project just announced a U.D.H. ($32), machined for an exact fit from 6061 aluminum. Modern drivetrains are precise and exacting and deserve to be mounted to a derailleur hanger of equally precise quality. The Robert Axle Project Universal Derailleur Hanger is made to the exact same geometry as the stock SRAM hanger ensuring a perfect fit to your bike and any drivetrain you’d like to mount to it.

Today, Tailfin announced the newest addition to its growing product lineup: a collection of half and wedge-frame bags available in a whopping nine sizes for close to custom fit on a wide variety of bikes. Josh has been riding with one of the half-frame bags for the past few weeks on his Scarab Paramo Ulrtra gravel bike and, below, offers an overview of the product lineup and initial thoughts on these new weatherproof bags…

Just launched, QUOC‘s popular Gran Tourer XC gravel shoe is now available as a lace-up. Find all the specs from the UK-based brand for this new edition below!

Just when you think handlebars can’t get any weirder, Redshift Sports drops the Top Shelf. But after riding them for a week, Travis found they actually felt pretty normal. Whether that’s a good thing is up to you.

Today, Shimano debuted an all-new 8-speed 1x drivetrain dubbed ESSA. This new kit is an update to the existing 8-speed lineup; it is versatile, robust, and priced to target entry-level bikes. Best of all, ESSA is compatible with current 8-speed flat-bar ACERA, ALTUS, and TOURNEY TX systems. Let’s look at the key components below.

From kiddos to cargo, doggies to duffles, Tout Terrain’s new cargo trailers just hit the market. Find out the 411 below.

Germany’s Cyber Cycles just announced its first batch of the Cross Blade forks with titanium legs (€599)…

“Ruta del Jefe” is the fourth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, in Cuenca Los Ojos, Sonora, Mexico. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Our Ruta del Jefe Reportage is on the way and it’s gonna be big!”

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Today, the all-new Yoshimura Chilao SS pedal was announced. We’ve been hailing the Yoshimura Chilao pedal since it came out in 2020. The Chilao SS takes this design to the next level with some clever engineering. Let’s check it out…

If you’re looking for a new 29er this spring, check out the Sklar Tall Tale, which is opening for pre-order ($1,199) this morning…

We’ve partnered up with Sim Works USA to give away a Sim Works kit for your bike including any in-stock seatpost, stem, and handlebar (drop or flat) of your choice for our March Group Ride giveaway! Sign up by March 31st for your chance to win!

Sim Works makes some of the classiest components for your bikes, all at the Nitto factory in Japan. Check out Sim Works’ catalog!

Check out John’s extended storytelling surrounding Nagoya, where Sim Works is based:

• Shaping Cycling Culture in Nagoya with Circles Japan
• Riding Circles Around Mount Fuji
• Bicycle Camping on Izu Oshima and Riding Mount Mihara with Circles
• Circles Japan Personal Bike Show: Dobbat’s Succeed Fillet Road

Check this post out for all the information on how to join Group Ride for $6.66/month or $69.69/year.

SIGN UP HERE.

Congrats to Tyler in Austin, TX! You’ve won the Rig’d Rambleswing!

Our buddy Tom in Oakland at VRNCLR just released the Solar Shirt, an everyday shirt for on and off-the-bike exploits. These shirts are roomy, boxy, and are sewn in California…

Online retailer Backcountry just announced a complete mountain bike apparel line for men and women. Find some of our favorites below.

The Trail crew Travis is a part of, the Lowelifes are the team that brought back Condor Peak Trail, where we shot the YT bike review photos, just dropped some juicy merch for this year…

Morgan reviewed the Big Easy a few years ago and in that time, the special minds at Surly have been working on some updates…