Sea Otter Classic Coverage

Clug Clips are the simplest way to store your bicycle

Josh Patterson April 16, 2019

Clug launched on Kickstarter in 2014 with versions for road, hybrid and mountain bikes. The company recently expanded its line with versions for gravel and plus-sized mountain bikes.

OneUp launches Carbon Bars, EDC ready Stem, and Lock-On Grips

Jordan Villella April 11, 2019

A unique oval 35mm clamp bar design, tool stashing stem and enough colors for every bike.

Support Trails & Win a Caletti with Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz

Jordan Villella April 10, 2019

One lucky supporter will get a custom steel Caletti Cycles frame in the Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz’s “Support Trails & Win a Caletti” campaign.

WTB Verdict and Verdict Wet Tires for the rowdiest conditions

Jordan Villella April 09, 2019

This is what we want from WTB and they look like they are delivering in spades! They come flying out of the gate at Sea Otter, unveiling two new tires explicitly designed for the gnarliest conditions.

4th Annual E-Bike Race at 2019 Sea Otter Classic

Mtbr February 19, 2019

BULLS and Bosch team up to host the 4th Annual eMTB race at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic.

Sea Otter Goodies: Five products that caught our eye

Jason Sumner May 04, 2018

Here are five intriguing goodies that we happened upon during our time in California: new pedals, tires, sealant, a hitch rack, and a bunch of carbon wheels.

RSD MiddleChild 27.5+ enduro hardtail – video

Jordan Villella May 03, 2018

If the RSD MiddleChild could actually speak it would say, “Skip work, let’s party!”

Bell and Fasthouse launch moto-inspired helmet designs

Jordan Villella May 02, 2018

Bell Helmets and Fasthouse have worked together on the moto side. Now they are bringing that popular collaboration to mountain bikes.

Eminent Cycles Haste all mountain bike

Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018

One of the most unique bikes we’ve seen in a while is the Eminent Cycles Haste , which has a floating shock and brake that allow it to be more active.

OneUp travel adjustable dropper post – video

Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018

If you want the most drop that will fit your bike, OneUp is confident they have the best solution for you.

New SQlab grips and saddles

Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018

Personal preference is a good starting point, but it should come as one of the last parts of the decision-making process after all the science and ergonomics are taken into account.

Danny MacAskill talks beer and Magura brakes

Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018

For many, the Sea Otter Classic is about watching Danny MacAskill perform – and hopefully getting the chance to meet the YouTube star. Mtbr was lucky enough to do both.

Five Ten updated their popular Impact Pro

John Bennett April 29, 2018

Five Ten showcased their updated DH oriented Impact Pro flat pedal shoe.

Bold Unplugged prototype hides rear shock

Jordan Villella April 27, 2018

Features include 160mm of rear travel, and adjustable chainstay length, bottom bracket height, and headtube angle via flip chips. Check out this video to learn more about this very intriguing bike.

Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet at Sea Otter

Jason Sumner April 27, 2018

The Leatt DBX 2.0 trail helmet shares many of the same features as the DBX 3.0 — but costs $70 less.

milKit Booster tire inflator — and water bottle

Justin Wages April 27, 2018

The milKit Booster is a new spin on the tubeless tire canister idea that also doubles as a water bottle when not needed to inflate tires.

KOO Orion sunglasses debut at Sea Otter

Justin Wages April 27, 2018

KOO Orion sunglasses are packed with useful features to make fitment easier and ensure comfort both on and off the bike.

Giro launches three new gravity MTB shoes

Jason Sumner April 26, 2018

Everybody loves new shoes and we’re betting these three gravity-oriented offerings from Giro won’t change that.

Lezyne Tubeless Repair Kit debuts – video

Jordan Villella April 26, 2018

Lezyne has added to their line of tools with a host of new problem solvers.

Topeak JoeBlow Twin Turbo pump unveiled

Justin Wages April 26, 2018

Topeak was showing off their new JoeBlow Twin Turbo floor pump model featuring TurboBoost technology at the Sea Otter Classic.

Underground Bike Works Revival 27.5 trail hardtail

Jordan Villella April 26, 2018

Yeti Cycles founder John Parker is back with the limited edition Underground Bike Works Revival 27.5 trail bike.

TASCO MTB shows new kits at Sea Otter

Justin Wages April 26, 2018

What started as a mission to bring lifestyle clothing to their local Southern California mountain bike community has spun into a full-fledged grassroots MTB apparel company based in Carlsbad, California.