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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.

If you have a bike with porteur bars, like an old 26″ MTB conversion, scorcher, Rivendell, Crust, or a sweet custom frame, Paul just brought back its Reverse Levers. These are hands down the nicest reverse brake levers on the market. They’re full-machined in Chico, California, ambidextrous between short and long pull, and adjustable cable pull. They’re designed to fit bars with an inner diameter of 19 to 25 mm and come in a variety of finishes.

Check out more at Paul Component Engineering.

Want a truly unique pair of Klampers, hand assembled from random anodizing colors, complete with a certificate of authenticity? Look no longer! The Paul Component Engineering Series One is just that. Each pair of Klampers is a one-of-one colorway in a sealed box with certificate of authenticity included. The boxes are chosen at random upon ordering and we don’t even know which box has each colorway.

Check out more at Paul Component Engineering!

Germany-based Magura and SQ Lab are hoping to get you fit better on your braking system thanks to a new ergonomics checklist the two brands announced last week. Based on a variety of metrics, you can fine-tune your brake lever setup, grip spec, and more. The metrics are very easy, such as the graph illustrated above, stating that size small hands need 2 cm of brake lever extension, medium hands need 3 cm, and large hands 4 cm. There are even metrics for handlebar height and brake lever angles.

If you’re interested in pain-free riding, this one is an interesting read. Do so at Magura.

Cane Creek’s eeBrakes are known for their superior stopping power and, depending on the frameset, clearance for up to a 32 mm road tire. These assembled in the USA brakes also come in limited edition finishes from time to time with the latest being Alchemist gold ($779.99)! See more at Cane Creek.

Earlier this year, UK-based Hope Technology released an updated version of their popular four-piston hydraulic brakes, the Tech 4 V4. The 2023 version is equipped with the same robust CNC-machined aluminum, easy adjustability, and stopping precision that contributed to the success of previous models. But where the Tech 4 V4 seeks to improve on the Tech 3 V4 generation is in its all-new lever design and revised caliper that promises increased power and improved ergonomics.

While it’s no secret we’re big fans of mechanical brakes here at The Radavist, we can also appreciate the confidence-inspiring feel of a solid four-piston hydraulic brake, particularly on full-suspension bikes. Josh Weinberg had years of experience using the preceding Tech 3 V4 on his 150 mm travel Oddity hardtail so, naturally, he wanted to see how the updated version performed over a long-term testing period aboard his Starling Murmur.

Continue reading for his breakdown of Hope’s latest flagship brakes…

Join our Group Ride subscription plan by TODAY and be entered for a chance to win a complete PAUL Component Engineering Klamper disc brake set! This is open to Group Ride members, worldwide!

We’re stoked to offer up some of the best disc brakes in the world for our Group Ride subscribers. Our good friends at PAUL have offered up any set of Klampers, in any available finish, plus a set of brake levers. Add some bling to your current flat bar (or drop bar) bike or build a new bike around these lovely brakes.

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.

October’s Group Ride Giveaway–from ORNOT–was Owen from Duluth! Congrats, Owen!

After months of leaks, spottings, and speculation, SRAM unveiled their newest wireless mountain groupset, Eagle Transmission, along with a collection of Stealth Brakes. This hefty product launch encompasses derailleurs, cranksets, cassettes, shift controllers, and more across XX SL Eagle, XX Eagle, and XO Eagle levels along with power meter and e-bike-specific components. SRAM also released an all-new Stealth lever body for their Level and Code brake lineup. As such there’s a lot to unpack here, which we expect to dive deeper into during the next few months of Transmission-equipped bike reviews. Today, however, let’s take a look at product highlights and some initial thoughts about these new components after a few rides on a Santa Cruz Megatower test bike that SRAM sent us a couple of weeks ago.

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

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

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

Remember those Forager Cycles Cable Cherries? These cable ends are reusable, made in the USA, and are a fun way to add color to your cable-actuated brake bikes. Well, this round of Cable Cherries is a collaborative effort between Forager and a local blueberry farm, Bow Hill, who suffered a massive loss recently. A fire started in the refrigerated zone of their production barn and burned nearly all the contents, including a ride-on harvesting machine parked outside. Forager is offering an option to donate at checkout on these new Cable Cherries in hopes to raise money to help out Blue Hill. If you’re looking for a dab of blue on your bike, head to Forager Cycles!

Denis Carrier, aka L’ermitage designed this Paul Touring Canti camp stove as a fun illustration and Paul is asking the question:

If we made a camp stove out of Touring Canti Brakes like this, what would be a clever name? Hell, let’s make it interesting, whoever’s clever name gets the most likes, we’ll send ya a PAUL bottle opener.

Head on over to the Paul Instagram to leave your best comment!

Side note: Do you remember when we collaborated with Paul on limited editon purple Touring Cantis way back when?

Look, I know rim brakes aren’t exactly in vogue anymore but if you happen to have a rim brake road bike and are looking to upgrade your brakes, then the eeBrakes are a prime candidate. The latest limited edition eeBrakes were just announced today in El Tornado blue and black. These brakes are available in direct mount and standard mount, come with carbon and standard brake pads and are shipping in July. See all the details at Cane Creek.

Continuing the tradition of limited releases, Cane Creek’s eeBrakes get coated in a Platinum and Burnt Orange “El Fuego” edition. With an unparalleled look and incredible stopping power, eeBrakes can’t be beat, especially in a look like this. Head to Cane Creek to see more.

Whether you’re new to MTB riding or have a loved one just getting into the sport, or perhaps you can only brake with one hand, Outbraker has a solution for your hydraulic brakes. The OutBraker was purposely developed to endos over the front wheel and provide stabile braking power. It also allows you to create an optimal braking force when braking by modulating pressure right before the wheel’s lock-up point – that zone that represents the best braking performance.

Their Double system allows riders to maintain perfect braking modulation of both the front and rear brakes with one lever.

This video explains the OutBraker but for more information, head to their website.

30 years of making dang fine parts in Chico, California is something worth celebrating! Paul Component is celebrating three decades of millin’ metal with this run of limited edition box sets. Included in the hand-numbered kit are 2 Short-Pull I.S. Klamper Brakes, 1 Pair of Short-Pull Brake Levers, 1 Quick Release Seat Collar, and 1 Bottle Opener.

Each part is finished in a beautiful, alternating Pewter n Purple anodizing, with “30” engraved. Each kit comes packaged in a CNC machined and individually numbered wooden box (1/30-30/30). Only 30 of these were made and when they’re gone, they’re gone.

This kit looks amazing and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for PAUL and crew!

Head to Paul Component Engineering to pick up a set for you or someone you really want to stoke out.

Paul’s Duplex lever allows you to control two brake calipers with one lever. Why on Earth would you want that? Well, Patrick explains in this video…