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Crust Bikes Shop Visit: The Cost of Living the F*cking Dream

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Crust Bikes Shop Visit: The Cost of Living the F*cking Dream

Late this Spring, Nic Morales hit the road for an impromptu tour of the Southeast. Originally set on covering spring break in Nutmeg Country, uncertainties around weather-related cancellations diverted his path southward. Through that fortuitous turn of events came a shop visit with the fine folks at Crust Bikes HQ in Richmond, Virginia. Through his time with Garrett and Latané, he reflected on his own relationship with the outfit, what it means to be a bike brand, and much more.

Hailey’s Crust Bombora: A Work in Progress

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Hailey’s Crust Bombora: A Work in Progress

Part shape-shifter, part time capsule, Hailey‘s Crust Bikes Bombora has taken many forms. It’s the bike that she got when she first started really getting into bikes, and bike touring, and since then it’s the one she’s altered the most, always finding a way to keep it relevant as her preferences and bike collection evolve. In this somewhat unconventional review, she veers into the sentimental as she highlights some of the setups her Bombora has seen over the past five years.

WTB 26″ x 2.8″ Ranger Tires in Stock at Crust Bikes

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WTB 26″ x 2.8″ Ranger Tires in Stock at Crust Bikes

26+ ain’t dead, it’s just getting harder to find these plus sized tire diameters. WTB isn’t selling these direct to consumer any longer but they have opened up OE manufacturer sales. Of which, Crust Bikes bought a boatload and have stocked this hard to find tire size at its web shop. So, if you’re hunting for a 26″ x 2.8″ tire for your tourer, now’s the time to stock up. In stock and shipping today from Crust Bikes.

Crust Bikes New Evasion Trail 140

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Crust Bikes New Evasion Trail 140

You might not expect the co-owner of Crust Bikes to have oftentimes preferred a moto for solo touring over a bicycle but it’s true. Matt from Crust Bikes is a longtime lover of mini motos and often found himself on them when he was touring around the world. One bike in particular always met his fancy; the Postie bike. Although, he preferred the bike not only for its whopping 7 horsepower but its step-through design, which inspired the new Evasion Trail 140. Matt gave us a sneak peek at this new all steel chassis tourer, so let’s check out the forthcoming Evasion Trail 140 below…

The Radavist’s Top Ten Review Bikes of 2023

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The Radavist’s Top Ten Review Bikes of 2023

If our Top Ten Beautiful Bicycles list serves as an indicator of your interests, our Top Ten Review Bikes speak to the readership’s curiosities and potential next bike buys. This year’s Top Ten Review Bikes ran the gamut from carbon gravel bikes with proprietary passive suspension to actual full suspension bikes and everything in between.

Let’s check out what review bikes pushed the needle for you this year!