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While John was visiting Crust Bikes in Australia on a work trip – ok, he was surfing mostly – Matt shared with him a pet project of his: the Evasion Trail 140 ($1,175). We already shared the prototype build but these frames are in stock now at Crust Bikes. This bike is a product of Matt’s affinity for the mighty Postie Bike aka the Honda Trail 90 (or 110). In short, the Evasion Trail is exactly what it looks like: an Evasion rear end welded to a longer step thru front end, making it more compatible with a flat, riser, alt, townie, or whatever-you-call-it kind of bar.

This wild version of the Evasion is also mountain bike boost-spaced on the front and rear of the bike. While you could finagle drops on it, it’s designed for flat bars.

See more at Crust Bikes.

Stridsland, known for its Beachcomber rigid 26″ MTB, teased a potential next 27.5+ model in its catalog on its Instagram this week, dubbed the Barge. The Stridsland Barge features a 65º head angle, a 75º seat angle, 420 mm chainstays, boost spacing, 1 1/8″ head tube, and a 430 mm axle to crown Barnacle fork. The size XL Barge has a 520 mm reach.

To get on the list for the Barge and see more of Stridsland‘s thoughts on the bike, roll on over to its Instagram! If you’re wondering who or what is Stridsland, check out our profile in the Related Archives below!

After being sold out for an extended hiatus, the beloved Nitto-made Sim Works Fun 3 Bar is back with a major update…

Our Rad Bazaar is a thank you to all who sign up for The Radavist Membership, a $6.66/month or $69.69/year subscription plan that helps keep The Radavist rolling. If you want to help independent media, sign up for our Membership at the Rad Bazaar!

Sometimes, something so beautiful pops up on the Rad Bazaar that we have to share it! Check out this Diamondback Ridge Runner from Matt of Hobohubworks:

“1983 Ridge Runner! Lugged beauty. New Simworks Tires, new tubes, new chain, new brake pads, new bars, new grips, new cables and housing, rims were replaced by SE bikes double wall Rims. Everything else was taken apart cleaned and rebuilt. Size 22 good for someone 5’10+ Willing to ship! $500OBO”

For $500 this is a steal for someone looking for a great vintage mountain touring bike!

Check it out at the Rad Bazaar.

Soma Fabrications now carries these S-Ride derailleurs, that are Shimano compatible. The S-Ride works for MTB 12 or 13-speed drivetrains, features a clutch, and has oversized 14t/15t aluminum pulley wheels. Its trapezoid Parallelogram design limits vertical movement and thus reduces ghost shifts and chain skips while improving shifting on large cassettes.  Best of all, it’ll run on 9t through 52t cassette clusters.

Specs:

• Extra Long Cage
• 12/13-speed
• Shimano MTB 12-spd compatible
• Clutch feature stabilizes chain movement on rough terrain
• Aluminum cage, B-knuckle, B-bolt and outer link
• Bearing-equipped Aluminum pulleys (14t/15t)
• Total capacity: 43t
• Max. sprocket: 52t
• Min. sprocket: 9t
• Wt.: 258g

See more at SOMA.

Support an Incredible Cause and Win the Ultimate Maui Dream Build!

Kona has an extra special edition of its usual Kona Dream Build feature – announcing the Maui Dream Build Sweepstakes!

Help Kona raise the funds needed to complete Maui’s bike park, located just north of Lahaina, HI. Following last year’s devastating wildfires, the West Maui and Lahaina community has come together with friends from the mainland to create a space for all to ride, progress, and fall in love with this amazing location—just like the pros who built the park.

Thanks to the generous support of our partners SRAM, RockShox, DT Swiss, OneUp Components, Wolf Tooth Components, Sensus, and Peak Design, we’re giving away a dreamy Kona Process 134 CR DL plus an assortment of gear from Troy Lee Designs and a selection of Maxxis tires to fit any season. This incredible prize package is valued at over $16,000 USD!

All profits will support the creation of the new public West Maui Bike Park through the Maui Mountain Bike Coalition. A HUGE thanks to the brands that made this sweepstakes possible and to the entire Maui community for their hard work in making the West Maui Bike Park dream come true.

ENTER THE KONA MAUI DREAM BUILD SWEEPSTAKES HERE

See moe detailed photos at the Kona Blog.

For this week’s Readers’ Rides, Jordan wrote an enthusiastic entry on his Surly Troll, a veritable all-rounder. Let’s check it out!

Watch as Scotty Laughland gives us a guided tour of a 10-day long adventure ride through Italy.

We are delighted to launch our first feature-length documentary film, Camera Corner: Wende Cragg Documents the Birth of Mountain Biking. It profiles Wende’s work and its lasting impact on the cycling industry. Photographer Wende Cragg has been a pillar of the cycling community since she began documenting road, cyclocross, and the early days of mountain biking in Marin County, California, and throughout the United States over 50 years ago.

Continue reading below for all the details!

YouTube page Mahalo My Dude/IFHT just posted its final video…

Rider Resilience follows the powerful stories of Nils Amelinckx, Rachael Walker, and Sam Rice as they navigate the highs and lows of their journey through life and mountain biking. Each rider faces unique challenges, demonstrating strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Narrated by the legendary Martyn Ashton, this film offers a raw and emotional insight into the sport, showing how cycling isn’t just about turning pedals —it’s about overcoming obstacles, mental fortitude, and finding community. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the sport, Rider Resilience will inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter what comes your way.

BMX legend Taj Mihelich breaks down this wonderful video by Fairdale Bikes:

“Mountain biking is so much more than vertigo-inducing GoPro footage, life-threatening speed, and laser-guided seat posts. I love that my bike carries me away from the noise of the world and out into the peace of the woods. I always feel a bit uncomfortable when I realize I work in marketing (I blame my formative years listening to Bill Hicks), so I have done my best to be sincere in what I do. This is how I really feel on almost every ride. I hope this inspires you to get out into the trees and take some deep breaths.”

Well done, y’all.

Spotted on the Loam Ranger’s YouTube yesterday, the Outlier Pendulum ($299 CAD) drop pedals are fully CNC milled pedals that sit lower than other pedals and remarkably have no body platform.

Dresden, Germany-based Sour Bicycles is updating its two popular hardtails, the Pasta Party and Crumble, for 2025. Let’s take a look at the updates in detail.