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The Radavist is a community of cycling enthusiasts who cherish both biking and nature. We make it a point to pause for photos or take on a jump whenever we can. We hold a strong belief in respecting the great outdoors, so please remember to take your trash with you and try to leave the environment even better than you found it. As ambassadors for cycling, let’s be courteous on the roads and trails, and always follow the leave no trace guidelines.

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Wilde Updates the Supertramp

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.
Readers’ Rides: Ben’s Orchard Bicycle GJ 29er

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.
Tomii Cycles and Sim Works Faraway Tires Soft Release Party!

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.
Revel Bikes is Closing

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.
Luke Showcases a Soma Fab Square Taper Bottom Bracket Tool

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!
The Outer Shell Spring Sale is On!

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.
2025 Sea Otter Classic: Chris Killer Designs – Killer Drop Hardtail –

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.
2025 Kona Hei Hei CR First Look – John Watson

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.
2025 Sea Otter Classic: Tailfin Equipped Cotic FlareMAX with Hope Tech –

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.
Paul Brings Back Single-Speed Dropouts

1 week ago | theradavist.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson

The classiest Single Speed Dropouts – or “track ends” depending on your worldview – are back! The Paul Component Engineering Single-Speed Dropouts are back! They’re CNC machined from 1018 steel in house in Chico, with knurled self-nesting adjuster knobs and locknuts. These make wheel replacement and alignment a breeze.