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A Detailed Look at the New Outer Shell Camera Straps

Reportage By: Josh Weinberg

A Detailed Look at the New Outer Shell Camera Straps

Photographers can be a stubborn bunch when it comes to their affinities for particular camera brands, formats, processing methods, etc. For me, camera straps are no different; once I find one I like, I stick with it. Admittedly, I have a lot of cameras and, for the most part, favorite straps for each.

I recently swapped out the straps on my most heavily-used analog cameras for two new rope straps from San Fransisco-based Outer Shell. I also started using their stabilizing wide strap for my primary digital camera setup, which I often cross-body carry while riding. Continue reading below for my thoughts on how these straps stack up in comparison to what I was previously using.

Yoshimura Cycling: All-New and Unique ENDH Stem

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Yoshimura Cycling: All-New and Unique ENDH Stem

Today Yoshimura officially launched its ENDH stem, utilizing a unique design that can be used as a single crown traditional stem or as a direct mount DH stem. With stack heights getting higher and higher, Yoshimura decided to engineer a stem that provides a 35mm rise and takes up less steer tube overall. When changing stem lengths, you no longer need to remove the entire stem; just change to the longer or shorter mount set. That means no more forks falling out, and no need to realign the handlebars which can be a pesky task with short stems.

Have a DH bike? The ENDH converts to a direct mount stem. As a DH stem, length options are 45, 50, and 55mm while providing an 18mm rise. You can pre-order the ENDH stem for $199 at Yoshimura today for a Feb2022 delivery.

Specs:
Low stack height 23.5mm
Rise 35mm / single crown stem
ENDH system doesn’t require headset readjustment or handlebar realignment
Single Crown reach 37mm / 42mm / 47mm
Clamp Mounts are also sold separately
63mm handlebar clamp width provides better stability
All three mount sizes work with DH direct mount top clamps
Direct mount reach 45mm / 50mm / 55mm
Direct mount rise 18mm
173 Grams / 37mm, 191 grams / 42mm, 204 grams / 47mm
Available in Hard-anodize Pewter / Black and YoshiKote / Black
Accommodates only 35mm handlebars
6061-T6 Aluminum
Stainless Steel A4-70 tapered hardware
USA made in Chino, CA
1 year warranty

Paragon Machine Works Titanium Pipes

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Paragon Machine Works Titanium Pipes

Paragon Machine Works might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you’re looking for stocking stuffers or other gift ideas. Well, the popular manufacturer of dropouts and other finely machined bicycle framebuilding components recently released 7-inch titanium pipes available in raw and rainbow finishes. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for yourself or someone else, head on over to Paragon’s website to check ’em out. Oh, and like other Paragon products, there is a discount for buying in bulk.

We Fixed Our Webshop

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We Fixed Our Webshop

As you might have noticed when we dropped our Winter product last week that the UX for the webshop was not so hot. We rushed it to get the collection live and shipping as soon as possible since it had already been delayed for so long. Well, we have now had some time to massage the design a bit more. Now when you click on the Shop link, it’ll take you straight to The Radavist’s shop at The Pro’s Closet. We should have done that from the beginning but well… you know how it goes.

We’re also working on a Bikes and Gear sub-shop that contains my personal picks from TPC’s incoming queue. Josh and I will be updating this regularly with steel/ti bikes we think the readers would be interested in, along with other components, accessories, and bike frames. Since TPC gets in hundreds of bikes a day, this will make it a bit easier for all of you to see some fun and funky bikes that we catch as they hit the inventory.

Once again, thanks for your patience and if you have any feedback, drop it in the comments and I’ll take it to the team!

Dark Realm’s New Crossbody Hip/Sling Bag

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Dark Realm’s New Crossbody Hip/Sling Bag

Our friends Hanson and Vanessa from Dark Realm down in Austin, TX just announced a new hip/sling bag dubbed the Crossbody. This new bag utilizes Dark Realm’s proprietary dyed XPac fabric dubbed “alligator camo” and is loaded with features.

Specs:
-X10 waterproof canvas (made in US). custom dyed cotton canvas outer with laminated x-ply and waterproof backing for stability and water resistance
-400d packcloth liner fabric
-YKK water resistant zippers (made in US) with silent 550 paracord zipper pulls (made in US)
-lightweight fidlock magnetic buckle on waist strap
-1.5″ wide main strap, adjustable up to 48″ waist/chest
-zippered outer pocket, inner pocket, and 3-slot inner slip pocket
-closed cell foam padded back panel (made in US) for structure and comfort
-cinch straps on sides and bottom
-embroidered art on bottom
-12″ wide // 7″ tall // 4″deep

See more at Dark Realm.

Green or Red? Wolf Tooth Goes Full-Blown Holidaze with Limited Edition Dropper Lever

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Green or Red? Wolf Tooth Goes Full-Blown Holidaze with Limited Edition Dropper Lever

There’s a question you’ll inevitably hear while in Santa Fe: “Green or red?” and while this is referring to our chile color, it applies to the holidaze as well. Wolf Tooth just released two limited edition anodizing colors for its ReMote dropper levers just in time for the holidays. These are in stock and shipping today from Wolf Tooth, so act fast!

… oh and the answer to the above question is “x-mas”.

Paul Paul
Mondraker Mondraker
Wolf Tooth Wolf Tooth
Singular Singular
Silca Silca
State Bicycle Co State Bicycle Co
Bikeflights Bikeflights
SimWorks
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