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Zach Weiss of Zabrina Cycles shares the story of how his apprenticeship at Caletti Cycles grew into a deep professional and personal mentorship after John Caletti suffered a life-altering bike accident. As the torch is passed, both figuratively and literally, the student reflects on how his teacher’s influence shaped his path as a framebuilder and as a person. Take a look behind the welding helmet with Zach…
Crust Bikes‘ latest model, the EPO ($2100 frameset), is a US-Made road frame, built from Italian steel. Or perhaps its 38 mm max tire clearance makes it an All-Road bike, right? Who knows anymore? Anyway, the EPO is built by Darren Larkin in Connecticut in very small batches.
It’s made up of an assortment of the finest Columbus steel available. The Italian tubes provide a ride quality that will have you wanting to push this bike like you’ve been juiced up and are breaking away in the ’99 Tour de France. Each frame comes paired up with an ENVE AR Disc Fork to match the frame’s tire clearance and keep the front end light and nimble.
If you’re an AXS devotee, the EPO is available with or without shifter housing guides. Check out more at Crust Bikes.
Ocean and San, makers of casual cycling apparel, just released its winter collection, including long/short sleeved riding shirts, tan Solution Two cargo bibshorts for men and women, and more. We’re big fans of what Ocean and San accomplishes, making its entire catalog in California, and are feeling these new designs. Roll on over and check them out for yourself at Ocean and San.
Today, Stinner Frameworks announced the “Stinner Select” stock program, a ready-to-roll collection of bike models that offer a price savings and are ready to ship in a matter of days, not weeks or months. Stinner Select launches with the Carrizo, a dedicated all-road model…
Cargo cages are ubiquitous in bike campers’ kits. They allow for the easy carry of extra water in Nalgene bottles or allow for an additional lashing point for cargo bags. Wolf Tooth’s Morse Cargo Cage just got a splash of color, now being offered in espresso, gold, and olive, along with silver and black…
If you have a bike with porteur bars, like an old 26″ MTB conversion, scorcher, Rivendell, Crust, or a sweet custom frame, Paul just brought back its Reverse Levers. These are hands down the nicest reverse brake levers on the market. They’re full-machined in Chico, California, ambidextrous between short and long pull, and adjustable cable pull. They’re designed to fit bars with an inner diameter of 19 to 25 mm and come in a variety of finishes.
Check out more at Paul Component Engineering.
The all-new Thomson G2 stem is a complete structural redesign of the US manufacturer’s beloved X2 road stem. Thomson made the G2 stronger without sacrificing weight, crafting it from a one-piece 7000 series block of aluminum. Available from 70 mm – 130 mm in a 10° angle. Shipping today from Thomson.
Austere Manufacturing, the maker of our favorite cargo/cam straps, just announced a solution for your broken cam buckles. The 3/4″ Cam Buckle allows you to replace broken plastic buckles on your favorite outdoor gear without breaking out the bar tacker or sewing machine. Simply press in the locking pin like the Pin Ladder Lock buckle and get on your way. Austere also announced a new Girth Hitch Cam Strap that can be anchored easily to bars of all types. Whether that’s the rack on your cargo bike, Moto-touring rig, or molle panel in your car camper, this strap is super secure.
Check it all out at Austere Manufacturing.
NYC-based Search and State is known for its high-performance cycling wear made right in the Big Apple. Its latest limited edition release is a spin on its S1-J riding jacket. Now offered in a digital camo print, the jacket has increased visibility for rolling back the clocks this weekend with an impressive reflective print job. Check out the reflective S1-J at Search and State.
Tucson, Arizona’s Bags x Bird is stoked to share the new Tail Grab ‘classic edition’ ($125), featuring traditional rando bag styling with a front flap pocket and side slip pockets. Depending on your drop bar width, the Tail Grab comes in two widths: 8” and 10”, 5.7L and 7.2L capacity, respectively.
These are in stock and shipping now at Bags x Bird.
You’re really going to have to be a DEEP manual machinist nerd to watch this one!
Ocean and San, makers of casual cycling wear, just restocked its popular Pathfinder Hat. These are packable performance oriented caps with a drawstring bungee for finding the most secure fit. Run in it, walk in it, ride in it (it fits under a helmet, too!), skate in it, surf in it, but above all, protect your money maker from the sun’s harsh rays. This is just another hat… but it looks sweet. Check out more at Ocean and San.
US-made carbon rim manufacturer ENVE just announced the fifth generation of its M Series wheel line, solving a major Achilles’ heel for people who enjoy backcountry travel. Read on for all the M Series updates and a quick review from John below…
Boundry makes a unique bike rack called the Trailbreaker that’s designed to haul up to five bikes, depending on the configuration. It bolts to the truck bed and can be completely re-configured to become a hitch rack, too. These made in the USA racks fit most modern pickups and are modular so they can be adapted to your needs. Check out the full scoop at Boundry.
These Chris King Seatpost Collars ($48-56) are one of those products that make you ask: “Why did it take so long?”
ORNOT’s Fall 2024 drop includes restocks of colder weather staples and a few new pieces, like the Men’s Micro Climate Jacket (above, $228). There’s an all-new lightweight cargo bib tight for men and women, the fan favorite Grid Thermal Jersey, and more. Check out the full men’s and women’s Fall 2024 drop at ORNOT.
Tyler from BTCHN Bikes has a pre-order running for his titanium bullmoose bars ($480) he debuted at this year’s MADE Bike Show on his Geoshift hardtail. When John saw them, he had to have them and forked out some cash to take a pair home. We’ve got a review coming up next week but we wanted to alert our readership that they do indeed rule, offer just the right amount of flex, without being too springy, plus look the part, even mimicking Tom Ritchey’s OG Bullmoose with just the right amount of shaping/ovalizing on the twin struts.
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See more at BTCHN Bikes!
Rogue Panda has overhauled its Alamo Top Tube Bag with a more rigid structure, one-handed zipper access, and sturdy attachments. Let’s check it out…
