Lezyne Deca Drive LED Light and Shock Digital Drive Floor Pump
By Francis Cebedo May 10, 2013
Feature Articles Lights Shootout Sea Otter Classic
The charming Cedric Gracia is here to show us a couple of products with his unmistakable flair. The first is an 800 lumen light for $160. The second product is a rear shock pump in digital and floor pump configuration.
Read More »Fox Float X Shock and 2014 Talas Fork
By Brian Mullin May 09, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
FOX unveiled new updates to their TALAS fork, along with a new rear shock, the FLOAT X. The 2014 TALAS fork’s internals should offer smoother travel and improved handling.
Read More »Brian Mullin’s Walkabout – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin May 06, 2013
26er 29er 650b Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
This is a short synopsis of my wanderings during the Sea otter 2013 festival, and captures some products that I found interesting…
Read More »Yeti SB95C and ARC Carbon
By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
The SB95C is Yeti’s brand new carbon version of the excellent SB95 full suspension 29er bike. I have tested the normal aluminum SB95 extensively, and this carbon frame is livelier, lighter, has better damping and resiliency, and the sculptured lines and aesthetics were knockouts.
Read More »Industry Nine – Torch Hubs, Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity Wheels
By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
Industry Nine has been busy revamping their entire wheel, rim and hub lineup this year. They announced the x-country and trail oriented Torch series back in January, and they’re now rolling out the Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity wheels.
Read More »Video: New Spinergy Zyclone Full-Carbon 29er Wheels At Sea Otter
By John Shafer May 03, 2013
29er Feature Articles Parts Press and News Sea Otter Classic Video
Spinergy gave us a preview of their upcoming all-carbon, disc-ready, 29er mountain bike wheels at Sea Otter. Check out our exclusive intro video and photos of the new sub-1400 gram 29er wheelset.
Read More »Video: Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand
By Mtbr May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
360-degrees of rotation, easy to use, folds up small, works with mountain and road bikes. That’s the $230 Feedback Sports Sprint work stand in a nutshell. Check out this video to learn more.
Read More »Primal Wear Details Helix Kit and its Give Back Program
By Jason Sumner May 03, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
In our on-going Sea Otter Classic video series, Primal Wear marketing director Tim Baker breaks down the highlights of the Helix jersey and bibs, and explains the company’s charitable Give Back Program.
Read More »The All New Pivot Firebird 27.5
By Valerie May 03, 2013
650b Sea Otter Classic Video
Chris Cocalis from Pivot gives us an inside look at the all new Firebird 27.5 platform which has similar geometry to the popular 26″ Firebird and features the exact same travel, making it a pretty easy conversion.
Read More »Kitsbow Mountain Bike Apparel
By Mtbr May 02, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic
Kitsbow is a new player in the mountain bike apparel market and redefining high-end. With a short and liner that costs $480, it deserves a second look.
Read More »Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 Hitch Bike Racks
By Valerie May 02, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
The new Yakima HoldUp and HoldUp +2 (to carry 4 bikes total) that’s new and improved for 2013. The HoldUp is easy to install, loads in seconds and features a wheel tray strap, integrated SKS cable lock system, a knob to tilt the rack down for rear vehicle access and the integrated bottle opener.
Read More »Video: 2014 Norco Sight Carbon 650b/27.5
By Francis Cebedo May 02, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
Norco showed us a fascinating carbon version of their Norco Sight 650b. The Sight is a 140mm travel bike purposely designed for the 650b/27.5 wheel size.
Read More »Marin 2014 Mount Vision and Attack Trail 27.5/650b Bikes
By Valerie May 02, 2013
650b Sea Otter Classic Video
2014 Marin Mount Vision and Attack Trail 27.5/650b bikes announced at Sea Otter! Now with new carbon framesets, 27.5 inch wheel platforms and internal cable routing for brakes, derailleurs, brakes and dropper seatposts.
Read More »RockShox – Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin May 02, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
RockShox Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks at Sea Otter 2013.
Read More »Magura, Uvex, Vredestein 2014 Product Highlights
By Valerie May 01, 2013
Forks Gear/Apparel Parts Sea Otter Classic
Brent Winebarger shows us the Magura 29er 120mm travel fork, new Vredestein Black Panther 27.5/650b and 29er tires, and Uvex SGL 104 sunglasses and the Ultrasonic CC helmet.
Read More »Diamondback Overdrive Carbon Pro and Mason FS 29ers
By Gregg Kato May 01, 2013
29er Sea Otter Classic Video
Diamondback has two exciting new models coming out this year including the brand new 2014 Overdrive Carbon Pro and the Mason FS 29ers.
Read More »The DVO Emerald Inverted DH Fork – Sexy, Green & Upside Down At Sea Otter
By John Shafer May 01, 2013
Feature Articles Forks Parts Sea Otter Classic Video
We visited with DVO Suspension at Sea Otter and finally got a chance to get up close and personal with their hot new Emerald Inverted downhill fork.
Read More »Sam Schultz and His 2013 Trek Superfly 100 SL 29er Racing Machine
By Valerie May 01, 2013
29er Sea Otter Classic Video
Trek Factory Racing team member Sam Schultz, the current US National XC Mountain Bike Champion and a 2012 London Olympian, shows off his completely redesigned 2013 Superfly 100 SL XC 29er.
Read More »RockShox Pike Fork and Monarch Plus Shock
By Brian Mullin May 01, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
The Pike is a complete new redesign for RockShox, and the All-Mountain fork will be available in 150mm & 160mm travel for the 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes (29er also gets 140mm), with tapered aluminum steerer and 15mm Maxle.
Read More »New from Serfas: Gladiator Sunglasses and FMP-900/FMP-969 Floor Pumps
By Gregg Kato April 30, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
Serfas is expanding their product line-up big time for 2013. They have several new models of cycling specific eyewear with some great features at a great price. They also have some killer looking new floor pumps.
Read More »Loaded Precision X-Lite Ultra Wheels, AmXc Ti Stem and AmXc Lock-On Grips
By Valerie April 30, 2013
Parts Sea Otter Classic Video
Loaded Precision shows us the X-Lite Ultra XC wheelset that weighs under 1500g, the AmXc trail/enduro stem and the AmXc lock-on grips with its unique rubber compound that’s hydrophobic and oleophobic resistant.
Read More »SRAM Roam 50, Roam 60 and Rail 50 Wheels – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin April 30, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
SRAM had three new wheels on display at Sea Otter, the Roam 50 and Roam 60, and the Rail 50, and they’ll all come in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes, and are UST compatible.
Read More »“Ride More” with Orange Seal’s Tubeless Tire Sealant
By Valerie April 29, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Tires Video
Orange Seal aims to make “faster, lighter, eco-friendly and all around better products for the cycling industry.” The tubeless system is there to help make your ride end when you want it to end, and not because of a puncture.
Read More »Rocky Mountain Altitude 650b / 27.5 Trail Bike – A Closer Look
By John Shafer April 29, 2013
650b Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic
The Rocky Mountain Altitude is all-new for 2013, with 650b / 27.5-inch wheels, 150mm of travel, carbon fiber or aluminum frame options, and adjustable geometry. We took a closer look at it at the annual Sea Otter Classic.
Read More »Video: Bell Super Enduro and All Mountain Helmet
By Francis Cebedo April 29, 2013
Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic Video
We’ve used the Bell Super for a few rides now and are pleased with its performance. The integrated GoPro mount is neat as it sits low on the helmet near the front.
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