The Radavist (independent publication)

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Alternative cycling culture with reportage, bikepacking/MTB gear reviews, and field stories.

Crust Bikes Fazed Out Bar Brings 31.8 Clamp to the Towel Rack
NewsApr 13, 2026

Crust Bikes Fazed Out Bar Brings 31.8 Clamp to the Towel Rack

Crust Bikes has launched the Fazed Out bar, a $123 drop‑bar that adapts the brand’s popular Towel Rack shape to a 31.8 mm handlebar clamp. The bar features extra‑long drops—about an inch longer than the Nullabar—while offering widths from 56 cm to...

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The Pamir Ballad
NewsApr 13, 2026

The Pamir Ballad

The Pamir Ballad is a cycling documentary that follows riders Anouche and Tom as they navigate the Pamir Highway, one of the world’s highest and most remote mountain roads. The film blends aerial cinematography with on‑ground storytelling to highlight the...

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I Need a Sky Above My Head: The Sofiane Sehili Story
NewsApr 3, 2026

I Need a Sky Above My Head: The Sofiane Sehili Story

Sofiane Sehili set out to break the Eurasian crossing record, only to be arrested by Russian authorities for crossing an unauthorized border. He spent two months detained in a Russian prison, turning a personal endurance challenge into a legal and...

By The Radavist (independent publication)
Ritchey Announces El Camino Comp Bar: A Comfort-First Handlebar Built for Urban Riders, Tourers, and Everyday Explorers
NewsApr 1, 2026

Ritchey Announces El Camino Comp Bar: A Comfort-First Handlebar Built for Urban Riders, Tourers, and Everyday Explorers

Ritchey has launched the Comp El Camino, a new alternative handlebar aimed at comfort and versatility for urban, touring, and mixed‑surface riders. The bar features a 35° backsweep, 750 mm width, 50 mm rise, and a lightweight 340 g double‑butted 6061 alloy construction....

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James Bellerue and the Art of Custom Bike Paint
NewsApr 1, 2026

James Bellerue and the Art of Custom Bike Paint

James Bellerue, the longtime custom‑paint artist at Stinner Frameworks, was featured in a new YouTube profile that pulls back the curtain on his decade‑long craft. The interview with founder Aaron Stinner explores how Bellerue evolved from a makeshift paint booth...

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How H.R. 1 Is Opening the Door to More Oil Drilling Near North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail
NewsMar 31, 2026

How H.R. 1 Is Opening the Door to More Oil Drilling Near North Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey Trail

Last summer, Congress passed H.R. 1, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which strips the Bureau of Land Management of discretion to protect federal lands from leasing. Under the new law, the BLM is selling oil and gas lease...

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The Zenga Bros “Be a Fool” Book
NewsMar 31, 2026

The Zenga Bros “Be a Fool” Book

Creative duo the Zenga Bros have launched a Kickstarter campaign for their new full‑color book “Be a Fool,” aimed at artists and anyone craving playful inspiration. The book blends adventures, experiments, photography, illustrations, philosophy, and challenges, and will be printed...

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Daniel Yang Worked at a Chinese Carbon Wheels Factory
NewsMar 25, 2026

Daniel Yang Worked at a Chinese Carbon Wheels Factory

Renowned bike journalist Daniel Yang toured a Chinese carbon‑wheel factory, with Light Bicycle documenting the entire production line. The behind‑the‑scenes footage shows that the majority of Asian‑made carbon wheels are manufactured in China, regardless of brand origin. The visit highlights...

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Gravel Adventure Field Guide: Gunnison, Colorado
NewsMar 25, 2026

Gravel Adventure Field Guide: Gunnison, Colorado

The Gravel Adventure Field Guide has released a new edition focused on Gunnison, Colorado, showcasing 15 off‑road cycling routes ranging from 15 to 86 miles. The guide launches on March 31 in Denver at Hogshead Brewery, followed by a group ride...

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SimWorks Gettin’ Hungry Four Bolt Quill Stems
NewsMar 24, 2026

SimWorks Gettin’ Hungry Four Bolt Quill Stems

SimWorks has refreshed its long‑standing Gettin’ Hungry four‑bolt chromoly quill stems with new Heart & Arrow faceplates, launching two versions—Lettuce (25.4 mm clamp) and Tomato (26 mm clamp). Both models retain the classic 22.2 mm × 130 mm quill dimensions and are offered in silver or...

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The Ratio Tailfin Bolt Allows for Rack Attachment
NewsMar 17, 2026

The Ratio Tailfin Bolt Allows for Rack Attachment

Ratio Technology has introduced a dedicated Tailfin bolt that enables riders to attach a Tailfin rack to the direct‑mount Ratio Mech on bikes with a universal derailleur hanger (UDH) or standard hanger. The bolt incorporates a hex reducer that steps...

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The Surly Lowside Is a Throwback Rigid MTB Single-Speed Cruiser
NewsMar 17, 2026

The Surly Lowside Is a Throwback Rigid MTB Single-Speed Cruiser

Surly has launched the Lowside, a rigid 27.5‑inch mountain bike that returns to the brand’s single‑speed roots. The bike blends vintage cruiser aesthetics with modern trail standards, including drop‑per post compatibility, a 44 mm headtube and Boost rear spacing. It arrives...

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Snowthing to Do
NewsMar 13, 2026

Snowthing to Do

Team Scrapple staged a unique gravel grind from the Philadelphia area to Blue Mountain, attaching a snowboard to the ride. The adventure blends traditional snowboarding culture with off‑season gravel cycling, creating a novel hybrid experience. The event was documented on...

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Designing the Stinner Romero Enduro Bike
NewsMar 11, 2026

Designing the Stinner Romero Enduro Bike

Stinner Frameworks unveiled the design evolution of the Romero enduro bike in Episode 1 of its build series. The rear triangle has been reengineered from a machined billet to a tubular welded aluminum structure, boosting stiffness while keeping production domestic and...

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Give Input on the New Mexico Rio Grande Trail
NewsMar 10, 2026

Give Input on the New Mexico Rio Grande Trail

The Rio Grande Trail, a north‑south corridor spanning more than 300 miles across New Mexico, currently has a missing segment between Santa Fe and Taos counties. The Radavist, in partnership with state and local agencies, has drafted three alignment options...

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Ratio Makes a 34 Tooth GRX Chainring
NewsMar 10, 2026

Ratio Makes a 34 Tooth GRX Chainring

Ratio Technology has launched a new 4‑bolt 110 BCD chainring for Shimano’s GRX groupset, available in 38t, 36t, and a groundbreaking 34t size. The 34‑tooth option makes it the only GRX‑compatible chainring of that size on the market, addressing a...

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Andy Anderson: The Shape of Paris
NewsMar 9, 2026

Andy Anderson: The Shape of Paris

Professional skateboarder Andy Anderson stars in "The Shape of Paris," a new short film directed by renowned videographer Brett Novak. The film captures Anderson’s seamless blend of vintage skateboarding style with contemporary, fluid lines as he navigates iconic Parisian streets...

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The Making of the Ron’s Bikes Alumax II
NewsMar 5, 2026

The Making of the Ron’s Bikes Alumax II

Ronnie Romance, known as Bené, released a new YouTube video dissecting the evolution of Ron’s Bikes Alumax II. The episode walks viewers through the frame’s aluminum redesign, weight savings, and updated geometry aimed at aggressive trail riding. It also reveals the...

By The Radavist (independent publication)