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REMINDER: December’s Group Ride Giveaway: Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition Floor Pump

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REMINDER: December’s Group Ride Giveaway: Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition Floor Pump

You’ve still got some time to be entered to win the nicest pump ever for our December Group Ride giveaway!

Join our Group Ride subscription plan by December 31st and be entered for a chance to win a Silca SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Floor Pump! This is open to Group Ride members worldwide!

We’re stoked to offer up one highest-end pump to a random selection from our Group Ride subscribers. The Silca SuperPista is made in the USA. It’s rebuildable, serviceable, and durable! Our good friends at Silca have offered a free pump for one lucky subscriber.

Check this post out for all the information on how to join Group Ride for $6.66/month or $69.69/year.
SIGN UP HERE.

November’s Group Ride Giveaway–from PAUL–was Pierre from Houston, TX! Congrats, Pierre!

Chris King Announces Mix-n-Match Headsets

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Chris King Announces Mix-n-Match Headsets

Chris King just announced a custom headset builder called Mix-n-Match for custom colors under the Factory Finds banner. Available in a veritable panoply of colors (actually an assortment of King sunset colors) in NoThreadSet, InSet or Tapered NoThreadSet configuration. Want a NoThreadSet in orange, brown, and gold? Or an InSet to match your custom paint? Now’s your chance! Each Mix-n-Match headset is built to order while supplies last.

Roll on over to Chris King to build your custom Mix-n-Match headset.

A First Look at Sim Works’ New Doppo Locust Touring Bike and SimLoaders Bags

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A First Look at Sim Works’ New Doppo Locust Touring Bike and SimLoaders Bags

We got our first look at the made in Portland, Oregon Sim Works SimLoaders bags during our Chris King Open House Reportage this year and today, the Japanese brand announced the full lineup, coinciding with a completely redesigned Doppo touring bike, now dubbed the Locust and with either 27.5×2.8″ or 29×2.4″ tire clearance!

We first showcased the Doppo when John did a bike tour around Mt. Fuji with the Circles crew back in 2016, so it’s exciting to see the newest permutation of this line. Read on for a complete look at the SimLoaders Bags and the new Doppo Locust below!

Kona Offers Buy One Get One On Process Bikes

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Kona Offers Buy One Get One On Process Bikes

This is normally something we’d include in our Radar Roundup but it’s too good of a deal to wait until tomorrow. Kona is currently offering an N+1 sale. Buy any Process bike and get one free. This is a wild deal and indicative of what the cycling industry is dealing with right now but there’s no reason you shouldn’t be taking advantage of these offerings. Especially from a brand like Kona.

Roll on over to Kona to take advantage of these wild times.

Cleat Check: HT Components M2 Pedal Review

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Cleat Check: HT Components M2 Pedal Review

You might have noticed the M2 clipless pedals from HT Components that Petor Georgallou mentioned in his review of the Twmpa GR1. This new pedal from the Taiwan-based manufacturer is constructed from lightweight CNC aluminum with a hollow Chromoly axle and features adjustable spring tension. Read on below for Petor’s analysis of this alternative pedal option and find out how it stacks up to the competition.

Bike Hacks: How to Never Forget Another Piece of Riding Gear

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Bike Hacks: How to Never Forget Another Piece of Riding Gear

For those of us who have (or choose) to drive to our rides, there’s always a risk that we’ll leave something important at home. And usually, we don’t realize it until we park the truck, unload the bike, reach over to the passenger seat, and … well, shit. Travis Engel knows this feeling all too well, so he’s got a hack to make sure he always has what he needs, as long as he always has his truck.

Episode IV: A New Hope Tech 4 V4 Hydraulic Disc Brake Review

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Episode IV: A New Hope Tech 4 V4 Hydraulic Disc Brake Review

Earlier this year, UK-based Hope Technology released an updated version of their popular four-piston hydraulic brakes, the Tech 4 V4. The 2023 version is equipped with the same robust CNC-machined aluminum, easy adjustability, and stopping precision that contributed to the success of previous models. But where the Tech 4 V4 seeks to improve on the Tech 3 V4 generation is in its all-new lever design and revised caliper that promises increased power and improved ergonomics.

While it’s no secret we’re big fans of mechanical brakes here at The Radavist, we can also appreciate the confidence-inspiring feel of a solid four-piston hydraulic brake, particularly on full-suspension bikes. Josh Weinberg had years of experience using the preceding Tech 3 V4 on his 150 mm travel Oddity hardtail so, naturally, he wanted to see how the updated version performed over a long-term testing period aboard his Starling Murmur.

Continue reading for his breakdown of Hope’s latest flagship brakes…

Last Minute Stocking Stuffers: Radavist Decals, Linen Postcard Sets, Deserted Patches, and Woolie Boolie Restock!

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Last Minute Stocking Stuffers: Radavist Decals, Linen Postcard Sets, Deserted Patches, and Woolie Boolie Restock!

The USPS says the last day to ship something to the CUSA is December 14th, so get your orders in ASAP to give us time to pack and ship!

We’ve added some last-minute goods to The Radavist Webshop including new vinyl decals, a Deserted Patch, Linen Postcards, and a restock of our Cactivist and YO Woolie Boolies.

Roll on over and get some last minute gifts in the Webshop!