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Crust Bikes New EPO is a (Dope) US-Made Road Frame

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Crust Bikes New EPO is a (Dope) US-Made Road Frame

Crust Bikes‘ latest model, the EPO ($2100 frameset), is a US-Made road frame, built from Italian steel. Or perhaps its 38 mm max tire clearance makes it an All-Road bike, right? Who knows anymore? Anyway, the EPO is built by Darren Larkin in Connecticut in very small batches.

It’s made up of an assortment of the finest Columbus steel available. The Italian tubes provide a ride quality that will have you wanting to push this bike like you’ve been juiced up and are breaking away in the ’99 Tour de France. Each frame comes paired up with an ENVE AR Disc Fork to match the frame’s tire clearance and keep the front end light and nimble.

If you’re an AXS devotee, the EPO is available with or without shifter housing guides. Check out more at Crust Bikes.

Ocean and San Winter ’24

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Ocean and San Winter ’24

Ocean and San, makers of casual cycling apparel, just released its winter collection, including long/short sleeved riding shirts, tan Solution Two cargo bibshorts for men and women, and more. We’re big fans of what Ocean and San accomplishes, making its entire catalog in California, and are feeling these new designs. Roll on over and check them out for yourself at Ocean and San.

Paul Component Engineering Reverse Lever is Back!

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Paul Component Engineering Reverse Lever is Back!

If you have a bike with porteur bars, like an old 26″ MTB conversion, scorcherRivendell, Crust, or a sweet custom frame, Paul just brought back its Reverse Levers. These are hands down the nicest reverse brake levers on the market. They’re full-machined in Chico, California, ambidextrous between short and long pull, and adjustable cable pull. They’re designed to fit bars with an inner diameter of 19 to 25 mm and come in a variety of finishes.

Check out more at Paul Component Engineering.

Austere Manufacturing 3/4″ Cam Buckle and Girth Hitch Cam Strap

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Austere Manufacturing 3/4″ Cam Buckle and Girth Hitch Cam Strap

Austere Manufacturing, the maker of our favorite cargo/cam straps, just announced a solution for your broken cam buckles. The 3/4″ Cam Buckle allows you to replace broken plastic buckles on your favorite outdoor gear without breaking out the bar tacker or sewing machine. Simply press in the locking pin like the Pin Ladder Lock buckle and get on your way. Austere also announced a new Girth Hitch Cam Strap that can be anchored easily to bars of all types. Whether that’s the rack on your cargo bike, Moto-touring rig, or molle panel in your car camper, this strap is super secure.

Check it all out at Austere Manufacturing.

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…