Radar Roundup: Tumbleweed Stargazer Titanium Restock, Rogue Panda Dropper Block, VRNCLR Awesome Secret, CDC Heloise Trousers, and Crust Does LA Invitational 2023

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

Tumbleweed Stargazer Titanium Frames Restocked $2850 (frame/fork)

The Tumbleweed Stargazer is one of the best touring bikes on the market and the titanium frame ups the ante even more. These frames are built with multi-butted, cold-formed oversized custom 3Al-2.5V tubing that stands up to loaded off-road riding without turning into a noodle. The first batch sold out almost immediately and Tumbleweed just posted another run in its webshop.

Specs:

3Al-2.5V multi butted titanium tubing, ovalized top tube and down tube
Frameset includes titanium frame with steel fork, seat clamp, front and rear thru axles
Ti frame saves approximately 2lbs over the steel frame (4.25lb vs 6.25lb for an Extra Medium or 57cm frame)
Brushed bare titanium finish with dark midnight logos and a matching dark midnight steel fork (same fork that comes with the steel frameset)
29×2.6” or 27.5×3.0” tire clearance with machined titanium chainstay yoke
31.6mm seatpost (compatible with internally routed dropper posts)
44mm headtube for ZS44 upper headset cups and EC44 lower cups, 30mm crown race with stock fork
Threaded bosses for full size racks and fenders front and rear, three sets of bottle bosses on main triangle, triple bottle bosses on each fork leg
148x12mm frame spacing and 110x15mm fork spacing
160/180mm flat mount disc brakes front and rear
1x drivetrain specific frame, 38t max chainring with 52mm chainline

See more at Tumbleweed Bicycle Co.

Rogue Panda Dropper Block $40

Finally, folks with odd-sized dropper posts have a way to attach a seat bag! Rogue Panda designed its DropperBlock to mount on droppers with 22mm or 28mm stanchions, providing a secure mounting point while protecting the stanchion from wear and the wiper seal from damage.

The DropperBlock is made of 3D-printed nylon and comes in two parts which bolt together to create a perfect mounting surface for Rogue Panda’s Ripsey Seat Bag or any seat bag with a 1″ wide strap.

Currently, the Flagstaff-based bag makers are only producing the DropperBlock in two diameters – 22mm and 28mm. If your dropper has a 25mm or 26mm stanchion, you’ll need a Wolf Tooth Valais instead.

Product development like this is what makes Rogue Panda so awesome! See more at the brand’s webshop.

VRNCLR Awesome Secret Shoulder Bags $95

Over-the-shoulder/cross-body style bag. Good for everyday carrying, riding bikes, small hikes, and everything in between. Large main pocket big enough for a 32oz Nalgene, small mesh interior pocket for keys/phone, and small exterior zippered pocket great for pens, chapstick, lighters, etc.

Size: 11″w x 6″t

Sewn in Oakland, CA

See more at VRNCLR!

Cafe du Cycliste Héloise Trousers

Cafe du Cycliste just posted a neat lookbook with a variety of new lifestyle and off-the-bike styles including these Héloise all-terrain cargo pants. They’re made with a super versatile fabric for outside pursuits. The French-milled cotton-blend fabric has breathable and durable stretch yarns which make Héloise ultra comfortable and robust.

With a relaxed fit for maximum movement, these carpenter-style trousers include snap-fasten closures and an elasticated waist with belt loops for added stability. There are also patch cargo pockets for added functionality, perfect for tools and essentials.

The paneling of the trousers has been tailored for durability, with articulated knee darts for improved movement. Super comfortable, robust and versatile, Héloise are suited to quotidian activities or more extreme adventures out in the wilderness. Available in a men’s and women’s cut.

Specs:

85% cotton 12% elastomultiester 3% elastane
Fabric made in France
Cargo pockets
Snap-fasten closures
Belt loops
Elasticated waist
Articulated knees
Made in Europe

See the full lookbook at Cafe Du Cycliste.

Rad Bazaar Finds

We love seeing the support for our Rad Bazaar, a service we host for Group Ride members. For now, you can read all about how to sign up for the Group Ride and Rad Bazaar here.

Moots Routt 45 52cm $5500

Used Routt 45 52 cm. Forever bike that rides like a dream.
Specs:
Moots Routt 45 Frame 52 Cm
Enve 42cm Road bar
GRX Di2 810 1×11 11-42 Cassette
Moots Stem
Ritchey WCS Post
Brand new WTB Raddler 700×44 Tires
King Headset
HED Belgium wheel set laced to Kings

Jonesing for a Jones SWB $4000

New, fewer than 10mi , Jones SWB Plus w/ Jones wheels, HS & bars, ‘natch. G Berthaud ti saddle, Deore 11s, BB7s, MKS pedals, Thomson stem.

Steve Rex Steel/Carbon Gravel $4500

I made this in 2019 for the Grinduro event. You can see some great photos of it on the Radavist.
Columbus steel and Enve carbon tubes. I mostly rode bike with different wheels, so these ones and 10-42 cassette have very low miles.
SRAM Force drive train.
One Up 150mm dropper.
Hope headset and wheels.
581mm top tube. See the drawing for measurement details. Currently has 90mm stem, not the 100mm. Seat can be raised a long way, but can only be lowered about 10mm without changing the dropper post.
Bike is in great condition.
Asking $4500 or best offer. A new one just like this would be over $8000.
Packed and shipped at extra cost.

See John’s detailed photos of this bike in our archives:
Grinduro 2019: Steve Rex Gravel Bike