The Radavist

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…

Next up in our year-end recaps, Josh shares a list of his favorite products that span an eclectic range from cycling components and apparel to car camping creature comforts and even laundry detergent. He also reflects on a career-defining project, his approach to reigniting creative sparks in response to waning social media interest, and shares some pivotal music and books that inspired him along the way. Read on below for Josh’s favorites…

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.

Common sense says that dark cycling apparel will be hotter on sunny days. But what does science say? Unfortunately, not much. There’s very little concrete data on the role color plays in keeping you comfortable on a bike. So, Travis did some research, read some papers, and asked some brands to chime in. One of them actually did!

As previewed in our Bespoked 2024 coverage, Sour Bicycles has just announced the Space Cake All-Road model. Let’s check it out…

As seen in our recent Bespoked event coverage, Dresden-based Actofive has made some exciting updates to the I-TRAIN trail/downcountry platform. Designed to be active, ultra-efficient, and super fun, the Actofive I-TRAIN MK2 is a CNC machined full-suspension frame with 120, 130, or 140 mm of rear wheel travel and up to 150 mm in the front. Let’s take a closer look below…

Fizik has launched limited-edition versions of its popular Ferox Carbon and Atlas gravel shoes in bold, new Team Amani and Black Mamba colorways. To celebrate the achievements of Team Amani, fizik has unveiled two new designs, both inspired by the wildlife of Kenya…

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After Bespoked, Josh traveled to Paris to meet up with Tony Concrete, the author and artist behind The Witches Cycle manga zines. While at a cafe, Tony drew two illustrations we’ll be giving away to one lucky Group Ride supporter!

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Congrats to Evan for winning the Chris King Titanium NoThreadset!

MADE, the bicycle framebuilder showcase, returns to Portland this year on August 23 – 25th 2024, and the tickets are on sale today. Head over to MADE to purchase tickets and check out our 2023 MADE bike show coverage below…

Wizard Works’ latest release, the Forres Full Frame Bag, was just announced this morning. It’s hard to go past your frame triangle as an ideal place to carry stuff; heavy things don’t alter your bike’s center of gravity, and there’s no need to fuss about with racks. No bottle cages? No worries! Forres is bladder compatible with hydration hose port on the non-drive side.