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6 days ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Wilde Bicycle Co‘s Supertramp is its all-rounder, do-everything rigid mountain bike. With a steel fork, boost-spaced chassis, and large front triangle for optimized frame bag space, it’s as capable as a bicycle camping sled as it is a singletrack jibber and everything in-between.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
1 hour agoStrategic rest days, easy miles, and quality within long runs can boost performance without leading to burnout. As he heads into his second Boston Marathon, Conner Mantz has a secret weapon: the rest day. He runs the same 100-plus mile weeks that most of his competitors do. But unlike most, who run …
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6 days ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Our Readers’ Rides column has become a venue for introducing new framebuilders. Not just to the readership, either! We’ve been introduced to lots of new companies over the years through this fun feature. Today we’ve got Ben sharing his GJ 29er from Grand Junction’s Orchard Bicycle, and boy, is it a beaut! Read on for Ben’s wonderful photos and words below…I first met Brett sometime in 2011.
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6 days ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Radar Today, Nao Tomii from Tomii Cycles will be at the Sim Works USA Showroom in Portland to celebrate the “soft” release of his new Saguaro-themed Faraway tires…We first featured these beautiful Panaracer-made Faraway tires in our . The two brands are coming together to celebrate the release this weekend. Tomii Cycles will have other soft and hard goods, including stem caps and bells, for sale as well.
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
We are gutted to lose another brand as the bike industry struggles with post-pandemic trials and tribulations. Revel Bikes just sent an email out to dealers, announcing that it is closing. To all Revel employees, we’re sending out love. Read the dealer email in full below…There is no easy way to say this. Revel Bikes as it currently stands is closing its doors. Regrettably, though we have tried every avenue possible, we have exhausted all options and run out of funds to support the business.
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Radar Wouldn’t it be nice not to have to wonder what your square taper bottom bracket spindle length should be? We agree. In the latest Soma Fab video, Luke profiles a tool that Jim from Soma developed that helps you figure out the optimal chainline without needing to buy a bunch of bottom brackets, or have a cache of them laying around. Give this a watch and then let Luke know in the comments if you’d be interested in this tool!
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Radar Outer Shell is stocked up for a big sale on its sewn-in San Francisco bags! The brand usually has a sale around this time every year to kick off the season. As a thank you to all the Outer Shell fans and customers out there, Kyle and Jim are offering the following discounts on orders:Free shipping $100+15% off $150+20% off $250+Now’s a time to pick up one of our favorite on-the-bike “camera” bags, or a tote bag, camera strap, and more. Head on over to Outer Shell to scope the offerings.
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
We’ve saved perhaps the most interesting 2025 Sea Otter Classic find for last. John bumped into Chris, who was rolling his “Killer Drop” hardtail around. This unique bike allows the rider to alter the seat angle, saddle height, and pitch by using simple dropper post actuation.
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Kona just announced the all-new 2025 Hei Hei CR ($5299 complete, $2950 frame) today. Read on for a quick look from John after his first ride on the bike…Kona’s Hei Hei has been with the brand since 1991, when it was first released as a titanium hardtail. Over the past 34 years, it has evolved into the sleek carbon fiber full-suspension you see here today. While the brand currently markets the Hei Hei as a race machine, it’s proven to be an in-demand model for everyday riders, too.
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1 week ago | 
theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson
Alongside our bigger 2025 Sea Otter Classic showcase posts, we’re highlighting some bikes that caused pause for John and Spencer at the show. Today, we’re checking out this stunning Cotic FlareMax with Tailfin bags and Hope Tech components.
