For NSMB, Matthew Cusanelli, the Hudski Dualist wasn’t just another test ride; it became a months-long love affair that revealed how one bike could capture both the spirit of adventure and the simple joy of riding, documented by Deniz Merdano photography.

TL;DR

• The Dualist refined Hudski’s ATB vision with boost hub spacing, post-mount brakes, flip-chip geometry, and a lightweight aluminum frame paired with a carbon fork, keeping the complete build around 26 pounds.
• Out on the trail it rode like a playful hardtail, confident on chunky doubletrack, agile on gravel, and steady when loaded for bikepacking, striking a rare balance of fun and stability.
• With roomy frame space, ample mounts, internal routing, and a solid stock kit, it’s equally suited for commuting, adventuring, or hauling gear on multi-day rides.
• The adjustable geometry and tire clearance made it easy to switch between MTB rowdiness, gravel speed, or loaded touring.
• In a landscape full of hyper-specific bike categories, the Dualist embraced the simplicity and joy of riding everything with one bike, a reminder that less quiver and more fun might be the future of cycling.

Read the full article on NSMB to see everything Matthew Cusanelli uncovered about the Hudski Dualist!

"My initial tango with the Hudski felt like a forbidden love affair. Even though I was going against my better judgement, the Dualist kept drawing me back, in the most pragmatic yet competitively nonsensical of ways. It felt like the kind of chance three week long fling that you have between the first and second year of college that leaves you in the doctor's office wondering why you risked it all."

"The Dualist is still aligned with that all terrain bicycle use case with the ability to serve as a fast touring bike, lightweight xc rig or playful commuter bike. The Hudski is now post mount front and rear for ease of swapping on your favourite brakes, and features a boost 148mm rear end mated to a 15 x 110mm non-suspension corrected front fork for ease of interchangeability with your stash of spare mountain bike parts."

"The Dualist's flat bar take on a ride everywhere, or dare I say gravel bike, is likely the kind of rig that most folks on drop bar gravel bikes are really in need of. Not only was the Hudski happy to accompany me on a great array of different rides, but its more upright geometry and capable nature enabled a more casual and fun approach to riding."

Matthew said, “I look forward to riding it everyday because it's spectacularly good at putting a huge smile on my face.”