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Paragon Machine Works New Ti Flat Mount UDH Dropouts

Paragon Machine Works keeps the US framebuilding community rolling with parts ranging from head tubes, sliding dropouts, brake stops, and more, just announced an innovative new UDH/flat mount brake dropout design for titanium frames. The dropout is machined from 6/4 titanium and comes in either a fixed or eccentric dropout design, allowing for the rear wheel to be adjusted with a 0.5 or 1.0 mm offset bushing.

You don’t have to be a framebuilder to appreciate the work Paragon Machine Works puts in. In fact, they made our 1″ headset wrenches too!

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In Stock for Now: Paragon Machine Works and The Radavist 32 mm Headset Wrenches!

These headset wrenches we made with Paragon Machine Works last year sold out very quickly. They’re designed for 1″ threaded headsets with a large, 32 mm wrench on one end and an 15 mm axle nut wrench on the other end. They’re made from US-made titanium by Paragon in Richmond, California.

They’re in stock for now at The Radavist Webshop.

Reportage By: John Watson

John’s Favorite Products of 2023 (… and Top 10 Albums!)

We’ve had a busy year over here at The Radavist. From the return to being 100% independent, launching our Group Ride subscription service, our Rad Bazaar marketplace, and adjusting to being a small business owner again, my free time has been limited. Yet, I can thank a few products for making my job and life easier this year, along with the albums that became the backdrop for my rides, so let’s check out my Favorite Products of 2023!

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KEY Finds at the 2023 MADE Bike Show: A Bespoke Keychain Roundup

Our friend Paul Kalifatidi went to MADE and all he bought were keychains. Yep, keychains at a bike show. Continue reading below about these special finds and how they all stack up…

Reportage By: Erik Mathy

American Makers Series Part 1: Paragon Machine Works and Their SRAM UDH Dropouts

Motivated by the renewed interest in American manufacturing following the COVID pandemic, Erik Mathy shares part one in a new series where he will document how American makers of fine bicycle parts make a single part from the very start to the finish. At each stage he will ask the person doing the work two questions and take two portraits: One of the part and one of the worker. In his own words, this is a project to “explore both the processes and the people who make some of the most interesting, purpose-driven and—in their own way beautiful—bicycle parts in the world.” Read on for his first installment with a visit to Paragon Machine Works and an in-depth look at how they are making their new SRAM Universal Derailleur Hangar dropout.

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Radar Roundup: Camp and Go Slow x What Happened Bags, Paragon Machine Works T-Type Inserts, 1733 Basket Bags, Fizik Vento Ferox, Mystic Wheels MFG Headset Press, Vitus Venon EVO, and the Easiest Crossing in the World

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

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Radar Roundup: Ritchey Classic Components, Rod Steward in Black, Paragon 40th Anniversary Tool, MW Baja Tee, ORNOT Women’s Droptail Thermal, and Production Privee Number 5

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

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Paragon Machine Works Titanium Pipes

Paragon Machine Works might not be the first destination that comes to mind when you’re looking for stocking stuffers or other gift ideas. Well, the popular manufacturer of dropouts and other finely machined bicycle framebuilding components recently released 7-inch titanium pipes available in raw and rainbow finishes. If you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas for yourself or someone else, head on over to Paragon’s website to check ’em out. Oh, and like other Paragon products, there is a discount for buying in bulk.

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Win a Royal H Cycles and Raise Money for National Bail Out

Royal H Cycles, Black Magic Paint, Nova, Paragon, and True Cyclery would like to give YOU a custom Royal H Cycles and raise money for National Bail Out. All you’ve gotta do is make a $2,000 to the organization, screen shot the receipt and message Royal H Cycles on Instagram to win a custom frame (made to your TT and ST specs), painted by Black Magic in one of their stock colors, and then pay to ship for your frame from Black Magic to you!

Keep on eye on Royal H Cycles’ Instagram to see if there’s a winner!

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Paragon Machine Works is Auctioning a Rare Bruce Gordon Track Bike for Fire Relief

It’s great seeing the cycling community come together in time of need:

“This bike is being auctioned as a fundraiser to support the North Valley Community Foundation’s Northern California Fire Relief Fund to assist the many community organizations serving evacuees and first responders from the devastating Camp Fire now burning in Butte County, CA. 100% of the proceeds from this auction will be donated. Now is your chance to own an amazing hand-built bike from well-renowned builder Bruce Gordon, and help fund fire relief at the same time. If you can’t bid, please consider donating, www.nvcf.org

This is being sold by Mark Norstad, owner of Paragon Machine Works. We’ve been building bike components for 35 years, and I’m now selling some of my personal bikes acquired over this time.”

Check out this listing at eBay.