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The Stinner Frameworks Romero enduro full suspension is taking shape. In Episode 1 of the Romero Build Series, Aaron Stinner and the team dive into the design evolution of the rear end of their new full-suspension mountain bike we first previewed at the 2025 Made Bike Show.

To improve performance and affordability, the team redesigned the rear triangle from a machined billet structure to a tubular welded aluminum design, increasing stiffness while keeping manufacturing in-house in the USA. The new design also simplifies maintenance with minimal hardware, extended race bearings, and improved weather sealing.

The Romero is shaping up to be a 29er enduro bike with 160mm rear travel and 170mm front travel, built to handle aggressive terrain while remaining practical.

Stay tuned for more!

The Sklar Bikes titanium Super Something frames have been hard to keep in stock, but the San Francisco brand just announced that a fresh batch has shown up. These frames are made in the USA by Stinner Fabrication to the Sklar Bikes spec. Currently, sizes medium, medium/large, and large frames are in stock ($3,200), but smalls and x-larges have sold out. Roll on over to Sklar to check out more info on these do-it-all fat tire gravel bikes.

John’s been able to have an early, early look at Paul Component‘s new seatpost, the Tall and Elegant ($236.50). The team sent him an early prototype and then a finished sample late last year. In the time that’s passed, he’s found an appreciation for the craft that goes into each and every post. Let’s check out a quick rundown of this new seatpost!

Chris King Precision Components has added SuperBoost 6‑Bolt hubsets to their product lineup, rounding out the entire mountain hub family with both 6‑Bolt and Centerlock options.

Chris King hubs offer a lifetime of speed and reliability with superior bearings that wear in, not out, and the perfect blend of engagement and low drag. All King products are built for longevity and serviceability, with tight tolerances and premium materials that deliver peak performance and elegant appearance that endure through years of hard riding.

See more at Chris King and holler at your local Chris King dealer for ordering.

We pulled a winner this week. Congrats to Mike H for taking home a Paul Component Klamper kit!. Be sure you’re signed up for The Radavist Membership to be entered in future giveaways!

This used brake kit is just for representation purposes only; you’ll receive a brand new brake kit if you win!

2026 is a big year for us. It’s this website’s 20th anniversary, and we’re stoked you’re part of it. Founded in 2006, this website has seen various waves of content, but one thing has remained the same: our love for small makers. So it’s fitting we team up with one of our favorites to kick off our 20th!

This month, we’ve teamed up with Paul Component Engineering to give away a Paul Klamper brake kit. Included in this giveaway is a pair of Paul Klampers in whatever pull and finish (that’s currently in stock) you want, with matching levers.

To be entered to win, all you’ve got to do is be a Radavist Member with an active subscription.

The winter months are hard for bike media. We’re still cranking out content every day, but our advertising revenue is usually half of what it is in the spring through fall months. Help us out by becoming a Radavist Member for a little as $5 a month. Every cent of your contributions keeps our staff paid and this website running smoothly.

Subscribe here to support our independent Reportage and be entered for your chance to win!

The all-new Ibis Cycles Ripley SL is made in California, in Ibis’ 100% solar-powered factory. It’s made from handcrafted carbon, featuring some clever engineering details, and is an example of Ibis’ drive and obsessive passion in creating bikes…

Wheels Manufacturing announced the launch of its new MTB Chainrings for Shimano Direct Mount ($74.99), expanding the company’s growing chainring program. This means more options for modern trail and enduro drivetrains. CNC-machined in Colorado from premium 7075 aluminum, these chainrings are built for quiet engagement, chain retention, and reliable performance across steep climbs, fast descents, and long trail days.

Specs:

• $74.99 USD
• Shimano Direct Mount
• Offsets: 1.5mm Inboard (52mm chainline) and 1.5mm Outboard (55mm chainline)
• Tooth counts: 28T, 30T, 32T, 34T
• Tooth profiles available: Hyperglide+ compatible and SRAM Eagle / T-Type compatible
• Standard seven anodized color options
• 7075 aluminum engineered for excellent chain retention and smooth power transfer
• Made in the United States (CNC-machined in Colorado)

See more at Wheels Manufacturing.

San Francisco’s Outer Shell wanted a bag that travels just as well on the bike as it does off so they designed the Magic Tote ($135)…

Reeb Cycles just announced the Re:Dikyelous, a steel hardtail, commemorating its first hardtail 15 years ago. Find more information on this limited-edition release below…

Chris King Precision Components is legendary for making some of the best bicycle components in the world, and the core technology has always been superior bearings. King bearings are designed and manufactured in-house, get faster as they get older, and are completely serviceable. The team at CKPC sat down with Chris King to learn about what makes King bearings so special…

Newly redesigned and made in No. 22’s Johnstown, NY facility, the new Non-Integrated Titanium Stem offers a blingy upgrade for any non-integrated bicycle…

Wolf Tooth has added five colors to its collection of bottom brackets, bringing the total number of color options to nine. This is for the brand’s BSA and T47 internal bottom brackets, which were first announced last spring in four colors. The five new colors are red, blue, gold, olive green, and espresso brown. This splash of color completes the Wolf Tooth Color Shop across its anodized inventory of pedals, headsets, and more.

Wolf Tooth’s bottom brackets are designed, machined, and assembled in-house at Wolf Tooth in Minnesota and are engineered to be smooth, durable, lightweight, fast, and serviceable in a home workshop. The engineers designed these from the ground/road/trail up with custom bearings, seals, bushings, and cups. The result is a sturdy, low-friction bottom bracket that doesn’t creak.

Check out more at Wolf Tooth.

The all-new Enve Foundation AR40 all-road wheels have a 25 mm internal width for 29-30 mm tires and best of all, feature the Foundation pricing of $1400. Let’s check out what the Utah manufacturer has brought to the all-road market…

Wolf Tooth‘s Scratch + Dent and Closeout Sale page is where you can find discontinued products, and products in like new functional condition, with small visual imperfections or damaged packaging at a great discount. All products in this collection are final sale and are all backed by the brand’s standard warranty. These things close out quickly, so get on it at Wolf Tooth.

With the Alumax II, an aluminum gravel bike, welded in Vermont by Frank the Welder, Ron’s Bikes looked to improve upon its tire clearance…

Cedaero just dropped some new accessories, an updated bag, and a new bag just in time for the new year and winter riding. Let’s check them out below…

We saw the Romero at this year’s Made Bike Show. In the latest video from Stinner Frameworks, Aaron and Chris discuss the Romero in detail. This US-made chassis is built around a steel front triangle paired with an aluminum rear end, combining the ride quality, flexibility, and fast iteration of steel with the performance advantages of aluminum where it matters most.

Using the Ministry Cycles 3VO suspension platform, the team focused on creating a well-balanced, neutral, and highly adaptable trail bike. One that pedals efficiently, remains compliant on rough terrain, and can evolve into everything from a capable enduro bike to a lighter, faster trail or XC-leaning machine.

This bike is not the final iteration; it’s a prototype built to test ideas, validate suspension performance, and push Stinner toward a production bike they’re proud to send into the world.