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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!
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!
In this video by Paul Component Engineering, Lucas walks us through a full Klamper disc brake overhaul!
To help with getting prepared for bike camping trips, the fine folks at Paul Component Engineering have made a clever pack list. See the full list at Paul Component, where you can download a high-res version for free!
1977 saw the introduction of one of the most iconic models in the history of the humble mountain bike, the Lawwill Knight Pro Cruiser. Designed by flat track superstar Mert Lawwill and built by Terry Knight in his Hayward, California workshop, the Pro Cruiser is heralded as the first production mountain bike. The first no-serial prototypes were made in 1977, and only 600 serialized production frames were produced in batches of 50 between 1978 and 1984.
Paul Price from Paul Component Engineering has had his Pro Cruiser for several decades. It hung in the rafters in his Chico, California, shop before it was restored in 2023 by Ken Baker. What makes this restoration so special is that Mert Lawwill himself added the finishing touches to Paul’s bike, literally placing the decals on by hand.
Let’s froth over this no-expense – including time – spared restoration. But first, a bit of background is needed…
At the end of each year, The Radavist’s staff compiles a list of their favorite products. Like last year, we’ve included our favorite products, rides, experiences, and more. Read on for John’s list from 2025…
… and recycling in this new video. If you’ve ever been curious how small manufacturers recycle, don’t miss this one! Well done, Paul!
If you haven’t seen Bryan Buswell’s artwork…yes, you have! He’s made some fantastic posters for Lost and Found Gravel Festival, and he made that epic MARS poster for Ultradynamico featuring the Freman riding a MTB away from a Shai Hulud… and a bunch of other killer art you may or may not have realized was his.
He came up with a super cute and relatable froggies bike camping scene for Paul Component Engineering, so they created these high-quality, 100% cotton American made T-shirts and Nalgene bottles to bring the party with you wherever you go.
Check ’em out at Paul Component Engineering.
Paul and Patrick from Paul Component Engineering explain the what’s and why’s of those new BëP Handlebar End Plugs.
It’s just a handlebar plug, right? Sure, but when the machinist bike nerds at PAUL start designing, prototyping, (obsessing), and testing a project, even a simple bar plug can end up at NASA-level standards of tolerance, function, and reliability. Introducing the BEP Handlebar Plugs. They install in drop bars or MTB bars with a 5 mm Allen key and lock into position, never rattling loose…
Paul from Paul Component Engineering is out of control. He has too many bikes. N+1? When is enough, enough? And instead of building up another one, he’s going to build up three!
John’s Meriwether Ponderosa was briefly highlighted in our Reportage from the 2025 Lost and Found gravel event weekend this morning. It’s undergone a few updates, some of which were motivated by riding the course and photographing the event that he will walk you through below…
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. Sold as a pair for $89 from Paul direct, framebuilders, and Paul’s dealer network!
You can hand these off to a custom framebuilder and have them do their thing, or even retrofit a classic vintage ‘cross or MTB frame with them.
Specs:
Check out more at Paul Component Engineering.
This is the 8th year in a row that Sierra Nevada Brewing asked Paul Component Engineering to build them a custom one-off bike, the Sierra Trailblazer, to show at Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, then give it away to raise money for a non-profit. Let’s take a look below!
The days of paying upwards of $1000 for Paul Component Engineering cranks are over with the re-issue of the 100% Pure Cranks today. John’s been riding this “modern” take on a vintage inspired design for a few months now and has an exclusive look at how the cult is alive in Chico…
What’s the difference between short pull and long pull brakes? It’s the most often asked question to Paul Component Engineering‘s tech email and phone line. In this video, Paul and Patrick help make sense of it… and also the funniest explanation of the history of mountain bikes!
Paul Component Engineering loves making products for every rider. So they took its best-selling dual sealed-cartridge bearing CNC-machined Canti Lever, and redesigned the lever blade to sit closer to the handlebar to accommodate people who want a very short reach right out of the box…
PAUL would like to encourage each and every one of you reading The Radavist to take part in the Ride to Work Challenge! Simply download the PDF here, print it out and keep tabs on which days you’ve ridden to work. If you work from home, ride to get a coffee, or out to pick up groceries. Just ride!
