When The Radavist, John Watson, paid a visit to Hudski HQ, it turned into more than just a bike review; it became a deep dive into the process, artistry, and soul of the brand.
TL;DR
Hudski founders Brian Szykowny and Will Hudson brought their roots as artists and lifelong friends into every frame, treating bike design like sculpture.
Their release, the Dualist, built on the Doggler with custom-spec tubing, boost wheel spacing, huge tire clearance, and flip-chip geometry that can shift from playful to planted.
On the trail, it rode exactly as intended, nimble, wheelie-happy, and confidence-inspiring, especially well-suited for a mix of dirt and gravel.
Beyond the specs, the Dualist embodied Hudski’s ethos: process first, artistry in every detail, and small-brand creativity with big-brand polish.
Read the full article on The Radavist to see everything John Watson discovered during his HQ visit and first ride on the Dualist!
Big Updates on the Dualist
"Perhaps the biggest update on the Dualist from the Doggler is the boost-spaced wheels. You can now run a MTB wheelset on this bike. Tire clearance has improved too, with 29 x 2.5″ front and rear clearance. When sizing down to 27.5″ wheels, you can run a 2.8″ on the front and a 2.6″ in the rear for monster truck plopping over roots and rocks."
China Camp State Park Right Out the Backdoor
"Riding the Dualist in the 'twitchy' mode with the flip chip backward in the fork and tire slammed, the bike felt like a wheelie machine. It was ready to jib and jive down the trail. It lifted up easily and eagerly engaged with the trail’s side hits and berms."
The Hudski Feel
"Everything about the Dualist screams 'big brand' while the price point and design eye are very much things only a small brand would give a shit about...The details on this bike are next level, yet the silhouette is so simple that it’s a true sleeper. At first glance, you might not notice them, but spend some time with the bike and they unfurl like a fern."
John said, “At the end of the ride, I expressed my gratitude and desire to keep the bike for longer.
Expect a deeper look later this year!”
