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The PBJ, or Performance Basket Jammer, has been a model in the Sklar Bikes lineup for some time now. But today, the San Francisco-based framebuilder and bike company announced that the pre-order is live for these veritable “do it all” framesets ($1,399), so let’s take a more in-depth look…
The new Gusset TS stem ($89.99) was developed to offer a sleek, stiff, up-to-date stem to the market at an accessible price point…
Developed using CAD and 3D printing technology, with input from professional athletes, the TS stem went through various iterations before the design was finalized. Machined from forged 6061 Aluminium and using Cr-Mo bolts, the TS stem is constructed using the best quality materials for robust mountain bike riding.
The stem features an innovative faceplate with a Stiff Upper Lip connecting piece, helping to locate the faceplate into the stem body and increase stiffness.
Specs
See more at Halo.
Mountain bike suspension kinematics wizards Canfield Bikes just announced a rowdy, limited-edition titanium version of its classic hardtail. The Ti Nimble 9 shaves 1.5 lbs from its steel sibling and still sports a 150 mm fork with a trail-tuned geometry, adjustable chainstays for ride tuning or single-speed riding, and a chainstay yoke for optimized tire/chainring clearance. The Nimble 9 has been imbued with the suppleness and responsiveness of titanium but is just as playful and intuitive, ensuring it still lives up to its name.
Check out more at Canfield.
HUNT Wheels is known for its high-value, thoughtfully designed alloy wheels. But their higher-end “Proven” line is HUNT’s way to push the envelope in technology while staying true to their sensible roots…
Previously announced in the Range aluminum handlebar, now the Loam Carbon handlebar ($164) from PNW Components comes in a 50 mm rise, solving some of the issues with lower stack bikes and perhaps a new trend in higher-rise bars Travis hit on last week. The Loam bars are engineered with top-shelf carbon, feature an anti-fatigue geometry, and are made with PNW’s patent-pending CBD Layup, bringing unparalleled chatter-absorbing comfort. Resulting in a light and nimble ride.
See more at PNW Components.
Welcome to Shock Value, a semi-regular series about all things suspension. The entries will range from deep histories to surface-level tutorials. Today, we’re starting with the basics. First, there’s now a glossary of terms on The Radavist site that we will link to any time there’s a jargon-heavy article or product review. But the post you’re reading now is even more basic. It’s a brief summary of how we feel about suspension and why we think it deserves its own regular spotlight. We hope you’re looking forward to it as much as we are.
The first entry in our Shock Value education series is this extensive glossary. We hope it will serve as a way to demystify the jargon in the stories and reviews you’ll read here at The Radavist. But we also think it functions as a standalone educational tool. There are a lot of systems and concepts at work in our suspension. We’re not just here to explain how they affect your ride but also how they function. So, we invite you to take a leisurely scroll through. You may find it will deepen your understanding of what makes your suspension tick and how to make it tick better. Or, simply use your browser’s search function to find the word you’re looking for.
Remember that sweet Squid Bikes rigid MTB, dubbed the Maybe Dead, we featured in our 2024 MADE Coverage? Well they’ve finally landed…
Our review of the Raised Reversed stem will not be a normal review. Normal reviews rarely have to overcome such a mountain of very hasty (but very reasonable) skepticism around their products. And those products are rarely so intimately connected with their designer.
Travis brought some of that skepticism to this review, but he also spent a lot of time with that designer. And the experience fundamentally changed the way he thinks about bikes. Needless to say, that’s more than we can put into a review, even if it isn’t a normal one. If you’ve still got questions after reading it, please drop them in the comments.
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:
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!
