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Cooler and frigid temps are on the way and Kitsbow has merino tights that are developed for a perfect on-the-bike fit but can be used in any number of situations. Complete with a phone pocket on both legs and available in two ankle-lengths to ensure the optimal fit, the Rockstacker might be the most robust merino tights on the market. These are made to order in North Carolina at Kitsbow and thus carry a premium price of $199 but in this case, you get what you pay for. Check out more at Kitsbow.
Titanium hardtails offer the best riding experience out of any material, ATMO, and seeing more US companies offering them is always a good thing. Alchemy’s newest offering is its Argos, a 140mm travel hardtail. This frame is made from Alchemy’s own blend of titanium, feature a sculpted rear triangle, and come available as completes with packages from GX to AXS. Head to Alchemy to see more from this beaut!
Have you tried looking for shorts recently, only to be bummed that they all look like they came from a surf shop in the 90s. Baggy, long, parachute-looking shorts are a bummer. In my attempt to find a MUSA, quick-drying, durable short I found the Ornot Mission Shorts and they quickly replaced my old go-to shorts. Sure, an 8.5″ inseam might not look like modern MTB apparel but I’d argue that’s a good thing. Shorts are short for a reason. Otherwise, they’d be called “Longs”.
Photos by Kyle Klain
These shorts feel great on a road, gravel, or MTB and even off the bike. They’re made in the Bay Area from 95% recycled nylon, feature four pockets, one of which has a zipper for extra security, and are gusseted to withstand wear and tear from the rigors of cycling…
The Ornot Mission Shorts are back in stock at Ornot with a retail of $108.
Search and State continues to roll out its warm weather gear with these long sleeve merino jerseys. Available in four colors, magenta, green, navy, and black, knit with a synthetic and merino blend for increased durability, and you better believe, they’re selling out fast. Check out all the information and stock at Search and State.
We love supporting cottage industry manufacturers and ikari has been making some really kick ass accessories for you Tenkara anglers out there. These new ikari C Bike Bracket Holders solve a big issue people have with bikefishing: how to carry your Tenkara canister while riding! Now you can drop it in easily under a bottle cage or use it to carry bear spray, a carrot, a summer sausage, etc.
These are made in Brevard, NC to order and retail for $35. See more at ikari.
Guerilla Gravity is best known for their made-in Colorado carbon and aluminum full suspension bikes but today the brand announced its updated steel-framed hardtail 120-140mm travel 29er. The Pedalhead got a revamp including bosses for better frame storage of bottles and cargo gear and most impressively, a new modular dropout system that allows riders to transition from gears to singlespeed riding with a twisting of a few bolts.
The Pedalhead comes in a few build configurations starting at $3,495. Head to Guerilla Gravity for more!
King Cage has long been a staple in cycling water bottle cages and it’s been a while since Ron and his team released a new cage. This Side Load cages allow you to install it for easier access in tight frame spacer. Be it a smaller frame or a full-suspension mountain bike. These are in stock now at King Cage and through your local dealer.
Mission Workshop’s backpacks are legendary, with their made in the USA construction, lifetime warranty, repairs, and naturally, innovative designs. Their latest pack uses Dimension Polyant’s iconic, lightweight X-Pac® fabric. This 20L fully weatherproof backpack utilizes the same breathable floating harness system used on the MW hydration packs to provide generous airflow between the pack and your back while offering stability and comfort in the most adverse conditions and features the ASP pocket system for efficient storage and ease of use. The Speedwell retails for $285.
These new packs come in four colors and are shipping today from Mission Workshop.
Sometimes you want a framebag and a water bottle cage and that’s ok. The Better Half Frame Bag solves this problem with a new Fidlock magnetic closure system. These bags are designed to fit gravel bikes with about 10º or less of top tube slope. If you’re not sure what your top tube slope is, go to our friends at BIKE INSIGHTS and search for your bike, your top tube slope will be in the geometry info.
The Better Half Frame Bag comes in two sizes, designed to fit various headtube lengths.
Small: likely in the 46cm-58cm frame size range with head tube lengths around 75-170 millimeters. 2.5″ or less of the head tube between the top tube and down tube.
Large: frames in the 58cm-63cm range, with 180-230-ish millimeter head tubes. 3-4.5″ of head tube between the top tube and down tube.
These bags are made in Atlanta, come in a variety of colors, and are shipping today from BagsxBird.
First of all, can we just say “THANK YOU” for your patience? A lot of you pre-paid for these hats back in May when they were supposed to be in stock in June. Well, with supply chain shortages at the cotton factory it took four extra months to get our new run of Camp Hats in stock. This season, we went with the popular Caliche (brown), River Rock (cool grey), and Obsidian (black). These are the exact same caps as our last run, with a brass closure, brushed organic cotton fabric, our folk-art inspired Jackal on the front, and The Radavist text logo on the back.
They’re in stock now for $45 at the Radavist Web Shop.
Kitsbow’s popular merino hoodie, the Kitsuma, is back and is now being sewn in the USA at their North Carolina facilities. With cooler weather here, it’s always handy to have a merino hoodie in your wardrobe. These hoodies feature moisture-wicking, temperature regulating layering details, as well as abrasion patches on the elbows.
Specs:
-Merino/Tencel® blend for the best Merino has to offer with added durability of Tencel (87% Merino, 13% Tencel)
-Super textured nylon mesh in the hood and pockets for structure and feel
-Security pocket on back
-Reflective piping at the shoulders and hem for safety/visibility
-Schoeller® elbow/arm patches for protection and durability
-Thumb holes for when layering or extra coverage
-Sewn in the USA
See more at Kitsbow.
The latest from Old Man Mountain is the Divide rack, which is designed to fit on just about any bike in your quiver. It comes in standard, fat bike, and a made in the USA model. The Divide attaches to QR, thru-axle, or eyelets, on the front or rear of any bike. Check out this video for the gist and see more at Old Man Mountain!
Specs:
-The Divide fits up to 3 inch tires, with room for fenders.
-Front or rear mountable.
-Made from 6061 aluminum the racks are lightweight, stiff, and strong.
-The main rack frame is made of 1/2″ (13 mm) diameter tubing for durability, and the pannier rails are 3/8″ (10 mm) diameter to fit all panniers.
-The low pannier rail makes it a breeze to load and unload panniers with gear lashed to the deck.
-The deck measures 3.9″ x 10.5″ (100 mm x 266 mm)
-The deck includes slots for easily lashing gear in place and holes for mounting a light.
-The dropouts are height adjustable to keep the weight loaded low on the bike and fit a wide range of tire sizes.
-The Divide come standard, eyelet mount ready with optional fit kits available for thru axle or QR mounting.
-The Divide has a load capacity of 55lbs when eyelet mounted. For more adventurous endeavors we offer thru axle or -QR Fit Kits, that mount the rack to the axle and increase the load capacity to a whopping 70lbs!
-Powder coated a sleek and refined shade of black
-Stainless Steel mounting hardware
-Lifetime warranty!
Tomorrow, 9/16 at 11 am EST, Search and State will be stocking this limited edition High Viz M90 Camo S2-R jersey. This jersey pattern is based on M90 camo, with hits of fluro orange, on a pattern Search and State is known for. These jerseys are made in New York City and retail for $195. See more at Search and State.
Widefoot’s durable CargoMounts are back in three bright colors: orange, purple, blue, as well as standard silver and black. These durable, lightweight (68g) cages are made in the USA, come with a 15″ or 20″ Voile strap, and are in stock now at Widefoot for $48-$58.
In an effort to make the ultimate packable riding jacket, ORNOT might be onto something. This new Micro Climate Jacket features a strong lightweight fabric custom milled especially for ORNOT. Designed for riding in micro-climates, areas where 20º temperature swings are the norm, this stretchy, water-resistant jacket packs into its rear pocket, weighs only 155grams, and will keep you comfortable in 40-67º degree weather.
Specs:
-Reversible rear pocket doubles as a stash bag.
-Water-resistant and quick-drying due to patented thread treatment.
-2-way zipper for venting and pocket access.
-155 grams (size small) – Temp range ; 40 – 67 degrees.
-Sewn by hand in California
Priced at $210 and shipping now from ORNOT.
Wolf Tooth’s component and accessory line has grown considerably over the years. Their latest product is this Supple Lite bar tape, which is designed to provide comfort and grip for long days in the saddle on rough terrain. It’s tacky in the rain, soft when it’s dry, and creates a uniform appearance on your bars when wrapped and finished correctly. At 2.5mm thick and 40mm wide, it is half as thick and just as wide as Wolf Tooth’s Supple Bar Tape.
Specs:
-2.5mm thick
-40mm wide
-EVA foam compound absorbs vibrations and conforms to your hands for greater comfort.
-Soft, tacky texture keeps your hands from slipping in all weather conditions with or without gloves.
-Easy to install. 3M adhesive backing keeps tape securely in place.
-Thickness can be adjusted from 2.5mm to 5mm based on the amount of overlap.
-Includes: bar plugs, polyurethane finishing tape, and brake clamp cover tape.
In stock now at Wolf Tooth.
Search and State’s Field Shorts are some of the most robust and hard-to-kill shorts out there. They’re cut from a material called Stay Wax, which is a stain and water-resistant waxed cotton that’s washing machine safe. As in year’s prior, Search and State often releases a limited edition camo colorway in these shorts and this year’s pattern is now in stock. See all the details at Search and State.
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?
