If you want a sneak peek at Ronnie’s ALUMAX gravel bike he brought to MADE last year, check out this build video!
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![Connecticut is a Rough Refuge: First Hand Experience of Not Riding the Nutmeg Spring Fling](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2024/05/2024_Nutmeg_Spring_Fling-1.jpg)
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Connecticut is a Rough Refuge: First Hand Experience of Not Riding the Nutmeg Spring Fling
While Arya from Rons Bikes missed being able to ride amongst the flowers of this year’s Nutmeg Spring Fling, that did not keep her from reflecting. Waxing poetic about ancient river ferries, French Randonneur bikes, and East Haddam Land Trust alike, make sure you don’t miss this recap of Nutmeg Spring Fling.
![Ron’s Bikes Aluminus Maximus Gravel Frames](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2024/05/RonsBikesAluminusMaximus.jpg)
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Ron’s Bikes Aluminus Maximus Gravel Frames
Inspired by the work of Charlie Cunningham and other cult classic aluminum steeds, the Ron’s Bikes Aluminus Maximus gravel bike ($2,000 frameset) is the anti-carbon propaganda demigod we need from small-batch bicycle production. These bikes are made in the USA by Frank the Welder and have been selling like hot cakes over the past several months, so when it came time to list them on RonsBikes.com, Arya and Ronnie only had sizes 51 cm and 60 cm left. So if you have short legs or long legs, they’ve gotcha covered.
We’d like to remind everyone that Arya and Ronnie lost their factory and means of primary income last year and it’s been hard on the brand. So if you have any free money and would like to see Ron’s Bikes grow, check out their in-stock-today items and throw them some love.
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Ron’s Bikes Closes CT Factory but Brand Will Continue
If you follow Ron’s Bikes on YouTube and are subscribed to their newsletter, then you have already hear but Arya and Ronnie closed their Nutmeg Needleworks factory. We won’t go into the details, that’s why we’re sharing the video, and it’s best to hear if from the bare-chested horse’s mouth anyway. Although, this paragram hit hard:
“So if you purchased any of the small or big things (frames especially) off the site in the past 2 months, we can’t thank you enough. you have kept us floating and out of debt through all of this. We are so lucky to have an established brand, and so many of you with such good taste!”
As a small, independent operation, we back this wholly. Thank you to everyone who has supported Ron’s Bikes and yeah, The Radavist over these past few months!
![Ron’s Bikes Long Sleeve T-Shirt](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2024/02/RonsBikesShirt.jpg)
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Ron’s Bikes Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Ronnie and Arya just stocked up some new Ron’s Bikes long sleeve t-shirts ($40), and while they look great, we’re mostly stoked to be able to post that portrait of Arya! Roll on over to Ron’s Bikes to check them out.
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VIDEO: Winter Riding Tips with Ronnie Romance
Ronnie walks us through his preferred setup for riding in the cold Northeast in his latest video.
![🚨 Rad Bazaar Alert: One Hot Ron’s Bikes Alumax 🚨](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2024/01/RadBazaarAlert.jpg)
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🚨 Rad Bazaar Alert: One Hot Ron’s Bikes Alumax 🚨
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![The Radavist’s Top Ten Review Bikes of 2023](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/12/TOP10ReviewBikes_2023-scaled.jpg)
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The Radavist’s Top Ten Review Bikes of 2023
If our Top Ten Beautiful Bicycles list serves as an indicator of your interests, our Top Ten Review Bikes speak to the readership’s curiosities and potential next bike buys. This year’s Top Ten Review Bikes ran the gamut from carbon gravel bikes with proprietary passive suspension to actual full suspension bikes and everything in between.
Let’s check out what review bikes pushed the needle for you this year!
![Hope Cyclery and Ron’s Bikes Fabs Chest](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/12/688DD8EA-C845-4311-AD5B-3BDFFB84.jpg)
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Hope Cyclery and Ron’s Bikes Fabs Chest
Johnstown, PA’s Hope Cyclery teamed up with Ron’s Bikes/Nutmeg Needleworks in Connecticut to develop a collaboration Fab’s Chest pack featuring the Connecticut and Pennsylvania state flower, the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia). Let’s check out the details and how you can score one below…
![Radar Roundup: Ron’s CT Tool Wallet, State Death Metal, MADE 2024 Registration is Open, Timeless Trails, One Year Alaska to Mexico, and Badlands 2023](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/12/Tucson2023-11.jpg)
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Radar Roundup: Ron’s CT Tool Wallet, State Death Metal, MADE 2024 Registration is Open, Timeless Trails, One Year Alaska to Mexico, and Badlands 2023
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
![The 2023 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: A Fine Time in the Forest for Friends and Family From all Over](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/10/Nutmeg-NorEaster-139.jpg)
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The 2023 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: A Fine Time in the Forest for Friends and Family From all Over
Greetings and good tidings from Nutmeg Country, or welcome to the world of love, kindness, friendship, and joy. Maybe you’ve felt it all year long, or maybe you’ve been yearning to finally make the pilgrimage to the largest gathering of wool and steel on the East Coast. Either way, Jarrod Bunk has no doubt that stories of the soft times had in Nutmeg Country have reached your ears. The allure has been written about many times in this corner of the internet. The annual Nutmeg Nor’easter masquerades as the best alt-cycling weekend but Jarrod’s here to tell you that what you’ll find when you arrive is the biggest group hug you could ever hope for. This is a cycling festival that’s more about the people and the riding is just the reason to gather. Read on for Jarrod’s recap of the 2023 edition of the Nutmeg Nor’Easter.
![Radar Roundup: Crust Bikes Sea Monster Bombora, Meriwether Stemstash, Rivendell Clem, Fab’s Performance Purse, Chromag Riza Stem, Horse Cycles Pack Knife, VEOLO Bike Trailer, Paul’s 1962 Kearney & Trecker 2-D, Burning Matches, and Ted King’s XL’ent Gravel Adventure](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/11/Starling-Swoop-52.jpg)
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Radar Roundup: Crust Bikes Sea Monster Bombora, Meriwether Stemstash, Rivendell Clem, Fab’s Performance Purse, Chromag Riza Stem, Horse Cycles Pack Knife, VEOLO Bike Trailer, Paul’s 1962 Kearney & Trecker 2-D, Burning Matches, and Ted King’s XL’ent Gravel Adventure
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
![Radar Roundup: Sklar Titanium Seatpost, Yoshimura Black, Fabs Abs Spicy Pumpkin, Groovy Barrel Adjusters, ORNOT Power Air, Are City Cyclists “Better” People?, Rivendell Visit, Contraire, and Sight Unseen: Norway](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/10/368561070_859425908859014_5514720019966987781_n_065341.jpg)
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Radar Roundup: Sklar Titanium Seatpost, Yoshimura Black, Fabs Abs Spicy Pumpkin, Groovy Barrel Adjusters, ORNOT Power Air, Are City Cyclists “Better” People?, Rivendell Visit, Contraire, and Sight Unseen: Norway
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
![In Stock Now: Radavist and Cedaero Portage Bag – Black and Burgundy](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/10/Crust-X-Rons-Bikes-Alumalith-60-1.jpg)
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In Stock Now: Radavist and Cedaero Portage Bag – Black and Burgundy
When Josh posted up his Alumalith, with a custom Portage bag he collaborated on with Cedaero, it caused a rukkus! Karl from Cedaero got flooded with requests for these throwback MTB bags from the 1980s and 90s, so we decided to make a run for our readership!
We made two colors; waxed canvas burgundy ($134.95) like Josh specced and all-black cordura ($124.95). These bags are bike geometry/size specific and Karl made them to fit the Alumalith but they will fit any bike but you’ve gotta be mindful with the sizing! Read on below for more information on how to size this for your bike…
![Radar Roundup: Xpac Tulip and Holy LaRon, Falconer Ti One Hitter, Ride Farr Headspace Stem V2, Safety Pizza Burnt Slice, Formula Cura Silver Brakes, Cascada Land Outdoor Shirt, Nitto Craft 5 Stem, Sim Works WB Loader, and What Makes a Bike Ride Well?](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/10/RR101223.png)
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Radar Roundup: Xpac Tulip and Holy LaRon, Falconer Ti One Hitter, Ride Farr Headspace Stem V2, Safety Pizza Burnt Slice, Formula Cura Silver Brakes, Cascada Land Outdoor Shirt, Nitto Craft 5 Stem, Sim Works WB Loader, and What Makes a Bike Ride Well?
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
![What’s Old is New Again: Crust X Ron’s Bikes Alumalith Rigid MTB Review](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/09/Crust-X-Rons-Bikes-Alumalith.jpg)
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What’s Old is New Again: Crust X Ron’s Bikes Alumalith Rigid MTB Review
Unveiled at the 2022 Philly Bike Expo to much fanfare, the Alumalith is a realization of Ronnie Romance‘s dream to incorporate his favorite aspects of vintage mountain bikes into a deciededly modern offering. Featuring a non-suspension corrected Switchblade-style fork, rim brakes, sharp angulation, and 6061 aluminum fabricated by renowned craftsman Frank Wadelton–but with internal dropper routing, clearance for 27.5 x 2.6″ tires, and a contemporary approach to geometry–the Alumalith is nostalgic delight for riders of today. Josh picked up an Alumalith earlier this year and has spent months building it, riding, refining, and riding some more. Continue reading below for his review of this niche yet capable and fun machine…
![2023 MADE Bike Showdown: ALUMIWARS – Beach Club Al Dente Gravel Bike Vs. Ron’s Bikes AluMAX Grav Grav Bike](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/08/Alumiwars.jpg)
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2023 MADE Bike Showdown: ALUMIWARS – Beach Club Al Dente Gravel Bike Vs. Ron’s Bikes AluMAX Grav Grav Bike
We interrupt our ongoing MADE coverage with an important announcement!
When carbon bicycle frames were first introduced, the evil carbon fiber bike industry did all it could to bad-mouth aluminum bikes. It took decades, but we’re seeing an abrupt re-emergence of aluminum frames, particularly from smaller cottage industry brands like Beach Club and Ron’s Bikes.
Growing up in the 1990s, it was common for publications like Mountain Bike Action to do “shootouts” between two aluminum bikes. So, we at The Radavist thought it’d be fun to pit two of our favorite companies against each other in a democratic voting process. Check out our ALUMIWARS Shootout Special featuring sneak peeks at the forthcoming Beach Club Al Dente aluminum gravel bike and the Ron’s Bikes AluMAX grav grav daddy bike…
![Radar Roundup: Ron’s Bikes and Bedrock Sandals, Marin DSX 1, Realm Saddle Tool Roll, Send it Safely Nectarize, VO Piolet Pre-Order, Revelate Pannier Pod, WT Morse Cage Ti Sale, Say No to NSBM, Klamper 411, and a Neon Hooligan](https://media.theradavist.com/uploads/2023/08/SouthernWonders-scaled.jpg)
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Radar Roundup: Ron’s Bikes and Bedrock Sandals, Marin DSX 1, Realm Saddle Tool Roll, Send it Safely Nectarize, VO Piolet Pre-Order, Revelate Pannier Pod, WT Morse Cage Ti Sale, Say No to NSBM, Klamper 411, and a Neon Hooligan
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…