Sea Otter Classic Coverage

G-Form shows Elite Knee and Elbow Guards, plus Padded Bib

By John Shafer April 28, 2017

G-Form makes body protection not body armor. The distinction is that body armor sounds (and often is) heavy, hot, and uncomfortable. Body protection doesn’t need to be any of those things. Find out why.

Video: Pivot Phoenix bar, stem, grips

By Francis Cebedo April 27, 2017

Pivot showed off their new cockpit components designed with a purpose starting with a 35mm handlebar. The bar itself is not stiffer by design but it is lighter than the previous generation.

Elite Fly water bottle saves weight the affordable way

By Zach White April 27, 2017

Looking to shave every gram possible, right down to searching for the lightest bottle available? Well you’re in luck. Elite Fly water bottles tip the scales at a mere 43 grams.

Giro expands MTB apparel line with Havoc and Arch shorts

By Zach White April 27, 2017

Giro’s new mountain bike clothing line veers away from their casual look, but still has cool and casual look.

Lauf Grit delivers 30mm of speed-enhancing suspension

By Jeni Boltshauser April 27, 2017

The Lauf fork is arguably the most unconventional cycling fork on the market, but it certainly has its fans who appreciate the low weight and ride enhancing suspension.

Orange Mountain Bikes making way to USA

By John Bennett April 27, 2017

Offering a wide range of bikes, from modern geometry hardtails to full-on downhill sleds, there is a new player in the U.S. market. Orange Mountain Bikes is coming to America.

Focus Jam trail bike a departure from usual XC focus

By Mtbr April 27, 2017

Germany’s Focus is better known in the U.S. for their support of cyclocross and XC racing, but the brand is now also gunning to capture a piece of the ever-expanding trail bike market.

Julbo Aero sunglasses with Zebra Light Red lenses and more

By John Bennett April 27, 2017

Eyewear company has new sunglasses and goggles with a photochromic lens tint option aimed at the mountain bike crowd.

Cleary Bikes has impressive line-up for kids

By Justin Wages April 27, 2017

With immense attention to detail, Cleary is creating truly child specific bikes that will fit your grom correctly and provide features that help them learn to ride and rip.

Project 321 rear hub with variable sound

By Francis Cebedo April 26, 2017

Project 321 recently launched a very ingenious rear freehub design using magnets instead of traditional pawls. The drive system uses six magnetic pawls with 216 points of engagement for an incredibly quick 1.66 degree hub engagement.

Yakima introduces versatile Dr. Tray hitch rack

By Jason Van Horn April 26, 2017

New rack compatible with wheel sizes from 26 to 29er (and 700c), and able to accommodate tire widths from 23mm road rubber to massive 5-inch fatbike tires.

Bontrager Line Pro Carbon wheelsets

By Francis Cebedo April 26, 2017

Bontrager has been quietly improving their wheel line from the hub to the rim. This year though, they went big with carbon wheels at a mind-blowing price of $1200 a pair for the All Mountain wheels and $700 a pair for the XC wheels.

iXS Trail XC helmet sheds weight, increases ventilation

By Jason Van Horn April 26, 2017

iXS has a new budget-priced trail helmet and two upper body protection options that slip on below your jersey.

Topeak Ninja bottle cage and much more

By Zach White April 26, 2017

Adding to their Ninja product platform of concealed tools introduced last year, Topeak is offering updated versions of the line, plus a new tools, a floor pump, and more.

Magura HC3 lever blade and MT Trail Sport brakes

By Francis Cebedo April 25, 2017

Magura’s brakes have incredible power and modulation but their levers were a little long and dated as riders have moved on to shorter, one-finger levers. At Sea Otter, they showed us their latest lever, the HC3 which is a pretty fascinating piece of German engineering.