The Radavist

For those of us who have (or choose) to drive to our rides, there’s always a risk that we’ll leave something important at home. And usually, we don’t realize it until we park the truck, unload the bike, reach over to the passenger seat, and … well, shit. Travis Engel knows this feeling all too well, so he’s got a hack to make sure he always has what he needs, as long as he always has his truck.

While I missed this in time for this morning’s Radar Roundup, I had to share it!

I love browsing Bring a Trailer if for no other reason than gems like this. Vintage cars, much like vintage bikes have a panache unmatched by their modern counterparts. Take, for instance, this 1977 Volvo 244 DL that was refinished in Molteni Orange, one of Eddy Merckx’s teams in the 1970s, and covered in team decals like the original TdF chase vehicles.

These little 2.1-liter inline-four Volvo engines are legendary, yet that is no Merckx. Check out more photos at Bring a Trailer.

Inspired by North Shore, Lolo, and other racks made in house, the Yakima HangTight system is a mass-produced option with greater distribution. The new HangTight 4 and HangTight 6 are designed to store your bikes vertically for transport, making it easier to carry more bikes in less space, straight off the back of your car equipped with a 2″ receiver hitch. These racks are slated for an 11/15/21 release on Yakima.com and select retailers.

Specs:
-Transports up to 6 flat bar Bikes or 4 drop bar bikes using minimal space​
-Securely supports most road, mountain, kids, and cruiser bikes by the handlebar
-Fully padded cradles protect your handlebars, including carbon bars
-Rotating rear wheel cup fits a wide range of wheelbases up to 50″
-Accommodates bikes up to 37.5 lbs. each
-Holds 20″-29″ tires up to 5″ wide
-Add your own bike lock to the integrated lock loop for greater bike security
-Foot-operated tilt mechanism makes it easy to access the rear of the vehicle
-Dual cradle retention stabilizes and protects bikes from one another.
-HitchLock included
-Built-in bottle opener—cheers!
-Fits 2″ hitch receivers only
-NOT compatible with the Yakima BackSwing and StraightShot
-Not compatible with aero handlebars, clip-on aero bars, or handlebars larger than 35mm in diameter
-Transport dual-crown fork bikes with the HangTight DH Cradle accessories (sold Seperatly)

“Bikes vs Cars is a documentary about the bicycle and what an amazing tool for change it can be. It highlights a growing conflict in city planning between the bicycle, which supports a diverse city with a human scale, and the car, which engenders urban sprawl and reliance on fossil fuels.

From Copenhagen to Los Angeles via Sao Paulo, director Fredrik Gertten explores the ongoing efforts of bicycle activists, who are fighting for their right to ride on city streets against the combined forces of multi-billion dollar auto, oil, and construction lobbies, who are determined to keep our cities car dependent. BIKES vs CARS is a crie de coeur that will have audiences reaching for their bikes instead of their car keys. ”

Check out more at Bikes vs Cars‘ website and see where it’s playing.

Products and videos like this are always bitter sweet. How about drivers just pay attention on the road, rather than try to make cyclists look like Tron rejects to catch their attention. Although I will say the paint itself looks interesting…

Eric from Inside Line Equipment was commissioned by Munich Evolution in Seattle to make some backpacks in the M-series livery to display in their showroom. Automobiles have influenced bicycle paint design for years and the M-Series isn’t a bad choice. Check out more photos here.