The Radavist

Over the years, Mission Workshop has made a handful of staples in my cycling apparel wardrobe and without a doubt, the Merino Core collection has been a game changer. I wear the long sleeve merino Perimeter shirts every time I hit the dirt and oftentimes, I’ll continue wearing them all day after the ride. They’re my camping staples, my touring staples and I’ll throw one in my camera bag if I’m going to be out after the sun sets. These shirts are durable, moth-hole resistant due to the nylon weave and best of all, look damn good in a plethora of earth tones. Head to Mission to see the full Merino Core lineup and if you’re in LA or SF, you can swing through one of their storefronts.

This project’s reception exceeded my expectations, so thank you to everyone who ordered a set of these “Howdy” socks, illustrated by Kyler Martz. If you haven’t ordered a set and are looking to, now’s your chance. This project has only three days left! Head over to DeFeet for more.

Dropper post compatibility with bikepacking seat packs can be a real drag. Path Less Pedaled looks at Outer Shell’s design to accommodate a full-size pack and a dropper post.

When we talk about how much we love Industry Nine, it’s because they love what they are doing over there in North Carolina.

These clever bags strap into your Wald 137 basket, utilize a zipper for closure and can be removed easily. You can even use an optional over-the-shoulder strap for transport. The Sugar Loaf bags are 11.5 L, come in three colors, inspired by the Pacific Northwest, weigh about a pound and are in stock now at Swift Industries.

Kitsbow makes high-quality cycling apparel in the US, yet at a price. A $150 merino sweatshirt might seem like a lot of money, but as I’ve found over the years with Kitsbow, it’ll be the best you’ll ever own and will last for years. While not every thing in their catalog is for me, I can spot their new classics a mile away. This Front Range Merino Sweatshirt will be a fall and winter trail staple!

Photos by Julio Bustamante

This project with DeFeet is fully funded now, but they’re still taking pre-orders on the “Howdy Cacti” pack. Each order comes with three socks, one peace sign, one devil horns and one middle finger sock. Mix and match these depending on your mood! Head over to DeFeet to pre-order your size, this is the ONLY run we’re doing with these.

Give Julio a follow on Instagram as well! Thanks for the photos. Artwork by Kyler Martz.

One of our favorite Strawfoot product is back in stock, in two new colors. These ‘Poison Oak’ hats now come in tan and natural, or off-white. These are made in the USA and in stock now at Strawfoot.

I’ve been using the Wolf Tooth ReMote on my Thomson dropper-equipped mountain bikes for a little while now and I gotta say, I’m a fan. Now, there’s a ReMote for RockShox’s Reverb dropped posts, available in a variety of clamp configurations and in stock now at Wolf Tooth.

White Industries‘ headsets have been popping up sporadically here on the Radavist for almost a year and now, the Petaluma-based manufacturer has opened up a pre-order. All you’ve gotta do is go to your local shop and have them call in your order. These will be shipping October 2nd.

We’re pretty stoked on our latest collaboration with Seattle-based artist Kyler Martz, so we wanted to make the best of it, offering up a limited edition 3-pack of socks with Defeet. To ensure everyone can get a chance to pick up a set, we’re offering them as a Defeet Projects set, meaning it’s a pre-order that will run for 24 more days. Head over to Defeet to place your order today!

This whole collection looks incredible! See more at SWRVE’s Kickstarter and be sure to back this killer deal.

I’m not sure how many of you caught this in the gallery showcasing my Stinner hardtail but we ran into an issue when building the bike up. I wanted to run Klampers on this bike, since I’m using it for some bikepacking trips in the near future and I really liked the way the Retrotec I rode at Paul Camp’s Klamper brakes felt with the short pull lever. So, when I bought the frame from Stinner, we began building it and ran into a problem. It’s a common issue, when a frame is designed to run modern hydraulic disc brakes and you try to run a cable actuated brake like the Klamper, with its high cable entry point. Basically, if we ran the cable through the braze-on and into the Klamper, it wouldn’t work; the bend was too abrupt for the cable.

When I brought it up to Aaron at Stinner, he suggested using a V-Brake noodle, so I passed the idea off to Mike at Golden Saddle Cyclery. This is what he worked up. A simple noodle, with rubber heat shrink tubing around the metal part, so it won’t scratch the seatstay. Personally, I think this is an elegant solution.

Illustrated by Kyler Martz

“Howdy!” It’s a pleasant way to greet people, no matter what mood you’re in. These cacti bottles show a saguaro cactus displaying three common hand gestures, all on one bottle. Display the one you’re feeling currently on your bike and enjoy the 26oz bottle’s carrying capacity. In stock now for $22 + shipping for a pair.

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As far as I’m concerned, the more people making cargo bikes, the better. Cities are filled to the brim with automobiles and congestion is the unfortunate by-product. Getting around a city, in fact, any city, by bike is easier and healthier. Juggernaut Cargo Bikes know that, which is why they chose to launch their new brand on Kickstarter. While buy-in is steep, cargo bikes made in the USA are not cheap, although they pale in comparison to a new car…

For those looking for a sporty, stylish, titanium, made in Colorado city bike, Mosaic’s latest offering is for you. The CT-1 is a city bike built around Shimano’s Metrea groupset, complete with flat mount brakes, flat bars, appropriate gearing, fenders, flat pedals, stock sizing from XS to XL and natural corrosion-resistance thanks to the titanium tubeset. Mosaic stands by their bikes, with exceptional support and a six-week delivery promise. Head over to Mosaic to see more specs and click through below for more photos.

More Track Bike pays homage to fashion with their new Guccio kit, in black this round…