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Bags x Bird Tail Grab Classic “Rando Inspired” Edition

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Bags x Bird Tail Grab Classic “Rando Inspired” Edition

Tucson, Arizona’s Bags x Bird is stoked to share the new Tail Grab ‘classic edition’ ($125), featuring traditional rando bag styling with a front flap pocket and side slip pockets. Depending on your drop bar width, the Tail Grab comes in two widths: 8” and 10”, 5.7L and 7.2L capacity, respectively.

These are in stock and shipping now at Bags x Bird.

Ocean and San Pathfinder Hat

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Ocean and San Pathfinder Hat

Ocean and San, makers of casual cycling wear, just restocked its popular Pathfinder Hat. These are packable performance oriented caps with a drawstring bungee for finding the most secure fit. Run in it, walk in it, ride in it (it fits under a helmet, too!), skate in it, surf in it, but above all, protect your money maker from the sun’s harsh rays. This is just another hat… but it looks sweet. Check out more at Ocean and San.

BTCHN Bikes Titanium Bullmoose Bars Pre-Order

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BTCHN Bikes Titanium Bullmoose Bars Pre-Order

Tyler from BTCHN Bikes has a pre-order running for his titanium bullmoose bars ($480) he debuted at this year’s MADE Bike Show on his Geoshift hardtail. When John saw them, he had to have them and forked out some cash to take a pair home. We’ve got a review coming up next week but we wanted to alert our readership that they do indeed rule, offer just the right amount of flex, without being too springy, plus look the part, even mimicking Tom Ritchey’s OG Bullmoose with just the right amount of shaping/ovalizing on the twin struts.

Specs:

  • Made in Chico, CA
  • 800mm
  • 13° of backsweep
  • 50mm effective stem length
  • Weight 493 grams
  • Pre Order closes Oct 5th. Bars will ship Oct 21st

See more at BTCHN Bikes!

Inside / Out at Meriwether Cycles: The Ponderosa, Portage Handles, and Adventure Bike Wayfinding

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Inside / Out at Meriwether Cycles: The Ponderosa, Portage Handles, and Adventure Bike Wayfinding

Whit Johnson’s handmade bike company, Meriwether Cycles, has been featured here at The Radavist periodically over the years. Recently, John spent a day at Whit’s small garage shop in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains of California and got out on a sunset pedal with him. Read on for a look inside and out of Meriwether Cycles, in addition to a preview of Whit’s new adventure gravel bike, the Ponderosa…

OMAC Camo Jerseys by Endo Customs

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OMAC Camo Jerseys by Endo Customs

Los Angeles-based OMAC has a run of disruptive patterning jerseys made in house by Endo Customs. The patterning is inspired by some of the most iconic camo designs but with a modern spin, bringing in bright, vibrant and contrasting colors with traditional tones. They’ve got base layers, road jerseys, and casual riding/running jerseys, all made in Los Angeles.

Roll on over to OMAC to see more.

5DEV Aluminum 2 Bolt Stem

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5DEV Aluminum 2 Bolt Stem

Southern California-based component manufacturer 5DEV just announced a more affordable aluminum version ($149.99) of its wild titanium stem ($399.99). This 2-bolt design weighs 144 grams with hardware, a 40 mm reach, and is for use on 35 mm handlebars. It comes in silver or black.

Check out more at 5DEV.

 

Wolf Tooth (Finally) Has 28t SRAM T-Type and Shimano Direct Mount Chainrings

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Wolf Tooth (Finally) Has 28t SRAM T-Type and Shimano Direct Mount Chainrings

If you like riding at a spinny cadence, you probably rely on 28t chainrings for 1x drivetrains. Until today, one of the leading component manufacturers had yet to make that ring size in SRAM and Shimano direct mount. Wolf Tooth just announced its new 28t rings for SRAM T-Type and Shimano direct mount.

Note: these rings will not work with SRAM’s T-Type bash guard.

Check out the offerings at Wolf Tooth.

VRNCLR Solar Shirts Are Back

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VRNCLR Solar Shirts Are Back

Made in the Bay Area by our buddy Tom, the Solar Shirts are a boxy and cropped fit UPF sun protection shirt.  These button-up shirts are sewn from a beautiful, lightweight woven nylon with a UPF 50+ rating and a cotton-like hand-feel. Breathable, antimicrobial, and blocks 97.5-98% of UV radiation from harming your skin. Snap button closure for easy on and off. Designed to be worn every day, for every occasion. These shirts have been worn to weddings, thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail and everything in between. Doing more with less, over a longer period of time.

Specs:

  • Unisex Sizing.
  • Size M weighs 6.1 oz.
  • The fabric was woven in Osaka, Japan.
  • Sewn to wear in, not out, in Oakland, CA.
  • Repaired for life.

The last run of these sold out fast, so if you’ve been curious about them, roll on over to VRNCLR!

High Above Lost Lake Duffel Bag

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High Above Lost Lake Duffel Bag

Our hands-down favorite bike gear bag is finally back in stock. High Above’s Lost Lake Duffel Bag is a super simple, meshed duffel that fits your helmet, shoes, and other riding essentials, all in a 30 L package. The new Lost Lake comes in orange (above), almond, or black/coyote. We use them for everything from car camping, swimming laps, beach days, MTB road trips, and beyond. If it gets dirty, just wash it and hang to dry.

The Lost Lake duffels are made in the PNW with a lifetime warranty. Check out more at High Above.