The Radavist

ORNOT has been working on developing the women’s version of its Lightweight Mission Shorts since these first came out for men, years ago, and the day has finally arrived.

If the Womble is the ultimate Moots hardtail for all-mountain endeavors, the Steamboat Springs-based framebuilder’s newest bike, the MXC, is designed to be its fastest. The MXC is perfect for XC trails, singletrack, and backroad gravel. Bikes like this quickly become a modern classic, truly high-performance bike, and look genuinely fun…

Chris King Precision Components has wrangled up its entire titanium headsets stock and has listed them for sale. This will be the last time Chris King offers titanium headsets so now’s the time to buy one in various configurations from 1″ GripNut to 1 1/8″ NoThreadSet. Roll on over to Chris King to purchase. But do it fast; even as we’re writing this, they’re selling out!

Bags by Bird has been on a roll in 2024 with new bag models, the latest being the Side Bustle Pannier ($125 each) These made-to-order bags are designed for both on and off-road touring. Let’s check them out…

Flagstaff, Arizona-based Rogue Panda announced its new Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness ($185) earlier this year, and John has found it to be the most stable handlebar harness yet. Read on for his in-depth review of this lightweight and secure system that eliminates both head tube rub and cable interference. 

Paul Component Engineering and Wilde Bikes teamed up for a super rad collection of parts with a “Zebra Splatter” anodized finish. This collection includes (70) Boxcar stems, (10) Tall and Handsome seatposts, (6) Neo-Retro/Touring Cantilever brakes, and (5) sets of Love levers. Check ’em out at Wilde.

Industry Nine rolled out an updated big hit wheelset today, the Hydra Grade 300 v2.

The defining feature of this wheelset is an all-new Grade 300 alloy rim with Hollow Bead Wall technology–a triple cavity design that reduces pinch flats and increases impact resistance. Available in 27.5 or 29″, 30 mm internal width (!) and 32 hole lace-up, the Hydra Grade 300 v2 is built to withstand the harshest riding conditions. See more at Industry Nine.

The winner of our Apparel of the Year award last year just got even lighter. The ORNOT Mission Pants are a staff favorite over here and we’ve been wearing these new lightweight Mission Pants for a while now. They’ve everything we love about the Mission Pants: great fit, on- or off-the-bike cut, stretchy, quick-drying (PFAS free), and minimal bulk, with a new lightweight fabric. Check out all the specs and details at ORNOT.

Thanks to all the small manufacturers who are making UDH hanger and we know how hard it is to keep up with the bike industry’s love of creating new standards. Wheels MFG just announced a new 404 UDH in a variety of colors that fits a broad array of bikes and they even made a Trek-specific UDH that requires a 30mm washer. Let’s check it out.

Boulder, CO, founded and based DEAN Ultimate Bikes, one of the USA’s longest continually running titanium bicycle manufacturers, announced that it has updated its bike lineup and “RetroFresh”ed its website and visual aesthetics. Let’s check it out…

Earlier this year, Wolf Tooth announced aero chainrings for Shimano cranks and this week, the brand released its chainrings for use with SRAM gravel and road cranksets. Just like the Shimano rings, these SRAM rings were designed with performance in mind and feature a clean, integrated look that matches the profile of the crankarm or spider. New sizes include 46, 48, 50, and 52T depending on mount. They are compatible with most 12-speed chains and optimized for SRAM Eagle and Flattop chains, including Transmission. All Wolf Tooth chainrings are machined with 7075-T6 aluminum at Wolf Tooth in Minnesota, USA.

Check out more at Wolf Tooth.

Seen in our Sea Otter Classic 2024 coverage, Neuhaus Metalworks announced the HBSL: the ultimate titanium bike for everything from XC to gravel riding and every adventure in between. It is available frame-only for $3000 and complete starting at $4985. Let’s check it out below.

The Tail Grab ($105) is a smaller handlebar bag with a rando-style opening (opens toward rider), making access quick and comfortable. An additional front slip stretch pocket is perfect for carrying sunscreen, gloves, and snacks. Bags by Bird just announced these new bags in a made-to-order (currently 4-6 weeks lead time*) production style, so we reached out for the 411…

Forge + Bond, the carbon manufacturer known for its recyclable bicycle wheels and components, just announced an all-new set of road wheels…

As seen in our Sea Otter Classic coverage, ORNOT just released these extremely packable Micro Musettes, made in collaboration with artist Chris Mcnally ($38). The Chris Mcnally Micro Musette is an extremely packable version of the classic cycling accessory. Whether you’re carrying a spare set of clothes, sandwiches for all your friends, or extra shoes, it’s designed to accommodate everything within reason. Roll on over to ORNOT to check them out!

Chris King Precision Components has streamlined hub ownership and maintenance with a new Gen 4 hub line that uses universalized drivers and axles. This is not a performance-based evolution. King’s in-house signature bearings and proprietary RingDrive system remain, but these new Gen 4 hubs make service and upgrades more effortless and less expensive. All this is done to lower the overall cost of ownership and increase the useful life of each hub. Check out more below.

Shorts? What shorts? I don’t see any shorts.

Search and State’s Field Shorts just got a camo print for spring/summer 2024, and we’re digging them! The Field Shorts feature an 8″ inseam and are made in New York City with local materials from the NYC fabric district. Over time, they soften and break in from riding and everyday wear. Check out more at Search and State.