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If There Is a Gravel Heaven, All-City Cycles Is There

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If There Is a Gravel Heaven, All-City Cycles Is There

We lost a good brand last year. All-City Cycles’ parent company, Quality Bicycle Products, announced they’d be closing down the brand in 2024. After a heartfelt outpouring here on The Radavist, John penned an homage to the brand vis-à-vis some abstract photos of the All-City Cycles Cosmic Stallion Titanium and includes a note from Saisha Harris, All-City’s creative director, and final closing thoughts by Jeff Frane, the brand’s founder. Read on for this fond farewell…

First Ride Review: Tumbleweed Titanium Mini Pannier Rack

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First Ride Review: Tumbleweed Titanium Mini Pannier Rack

Today, Tumbleweed Bicycle Co launched a revamp to its Mini Pannier and T-Racks.  The CroMo racks (T-Rack $140 Mini Pannier $150) are lighter and stronger than the previous versions and have improved features. Today, we’re discussing the all-new Mini Pannier Titanium. Weighing in at only 258 grams (confirmed), Tumbleweed’s Titanium Mini Pannier Rack ($400) is a new option, now available, for those looking for an ultralight rear carrier option. John got one ahead of its release and has a First-Look Review below…

Artificial Selection: A Revel Bikes Tirade 29er Hardtail Review

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Artificial Selection: A Revel Bikes Tirade 29er Hardtail Review

Announced today, the Revel Bikes Tirade is a 29er, 140-millimeter travel titanium hardtail, unlike anything the brand has offered in the past. With generous tire clearance, beautiful cable routing, and more, it’s clear Revel has used merged its own design prowess, learned through making phenomenal full-suspension bikes, and the re-labeling of its titanium brand, Why Cycles, to force an evolution of the almighty hardtail. Read on for John’s nerdy science talk intertwined with commentary on how hardtails are still having a moment in 2024 below!

Singular Cycles Ti Seatpost

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Singular Cycles Ti Seatpost

Singular Cycles slid this one under our Radar last week. It’s a simple, slender, 0 mm offset, 27.2 ⌀ clamp, 410 mm length, $172 titanium seatpost. Want to soften the ride on your bike? A ti seatpost is a great way to do so! See more at Singular Cycles and be sure to check our Singular content in our archives below!

Introducing Buena Onda Bikes

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Introducing Buena Onda Bikes

Our friend and contributor Colt Fetters, along with partner Mark Gomez, are launching a bike brand today! Buena Onda Bikes is based in Durango, CO building titanium bikes in small batches. Below, Colt provides an overview of Buena Onda and shares a few important details about the brand including their “community supported bicycle” model, local builder John Siegrist, and their first offering which is a versatile titanium hardtail…

Stretch Armstrong: King Cage Longer Thing Cargo Cage Review

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Stretch Armstrong: King Cage Longer Thing Cargo Cage Review

We love the King Cage Manythings cargo cages for carrying Nalgene bottles, fuel, and Jetboils. Over the years, some bag makers have even adorned these versatile cages with custom bags. But what if you wanted to carry something longer? Well, a few weeks ago, King Cage teased these Longer Thing Cages on its Instagram, and then the brand reached out to John to see if he’d like to check them out. Read on for more…

Moots Unveils a Brand New 2024 Vamoots 33 Disc Road Bike

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Moots Unveils a Brand New 2024 Vamoots 33 Disc Road Bike

When you consider that a lot of Moots’ bikes run for well over the $11,000 mark, a brand new, electronic shifting disc brake Moots doesn’t seem that bad at $7,499. The Vamoots 33 is as entry-level as Moots will get without sacrificing what makes a Moots a Moots: the welded in house frame constructed from US made titanium. This build joins the long legacy of the Vamoots family of road bikes from Moots. A bit of DNA from each model that has come before it has played a part. Tip of the hat to Vamoots, Vamoots SL, Vamoots RSL, Vamoots Disc RSL and even the more recently Vamoots CRD and Vamoots RCS.

The Vamoots 33 is priced competitively with other manufacturer’s high end carbon road bikes but will last a lifetime and is made in the Rockies.

See more at Moots.

BTCHN’ 4130 and Ti Riser Bars Pre-Order

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BTCHN’ 4130 and Ti Riser Bars Pre-Order

If you fancy yourself some steel or titanium bars from BTCHN’ Bikes, now’s the time. BTCHN’ is offering up 22.2 mm clamp bar stock in a number of rises (45 mm or 75 mm), 820mm, 800mm, 780mm or 760mm widths, 13° or 16° of backsweep, and a variety of finishes. All starting at $160 for steel or $290 for titanium. The pre-order runs from now until January 28th. The 4130 bars will ship out on February 19th, and the titanium bars will ship out on February 9th.

See more at BTCHN’ Bikes.

MSR’s New Titanium Cookwear Products

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MSR’s New Titanium Cookwear Products

Mountain Safety Research, MSR, just introduced three new products to its Titanium cookware assortment for spring 2024 – a Titan Double Wall Mug ($49.95), Titan Long Spoon ($17.95), and Titan Spork ($14.95). The brand also refreshes the collection with thoughtful updates to their Titan Kettles and its 450 mL Titan Cup, all designed to be more functional, packable, and long-lasting. We love titanium cookware, as it requires no non-stick surface, and as such, it can be used directly in a campfire (except the double wall mug and other insulated containers.) Some of our editors have titanium cookware in their kit that they’ve had for over a decade with no sign of wavering.

See the full lineup at MSR.

Our Favorite Fat Bike Reviews

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Our Favorite Fat Bike Reviews

Fat bikes are strange birds in the cycling world, with their crazy-wide q-factors and monster clearances, but they are also extremely capable platforms that lend room for a lot of creativity. As an arctic blast sweeps across much of the US, and snow blankets our favorite Southwest trails, we’re taking a look back at our ten favorite fat-bike reviews from the last few years. You’ll see a few of the usual suspects from Surly, but we’re also resurrecting one-off creations from the archives and even a Readers’ Ride. Drop into the comments and let us know how you’re getting ‘Fat’ this winter!