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Sea Otter Classic Coverage
The Subaru Sea Otter Classic powered by SRAM is the biggest cycling festival in America. It is held April 19-22, 2018 in Monterey, CA. It really offers something for everyone including racing (enter a race or just spectate), riding (gran fondos on road or trail) and a huge vendor/expo area for demo rides, checking out the latest and greatest bikes and gear or just hanging out with friends. It is a family-friendly event with lots of fun activities for the little ones. Mtbr.com has been a long time sponsor of the event and we see lots of great new mountain bikes, parts and gear!
For the latest news and updates, check below. More videos, photos and articles coming soon! Check back here often.
Sea Otter Goodies: Five products that caught our eye
Jason Sumner May 04, 2018Here 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.
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RSD MiddleChild 27.5+ enduro hardtail – video
Jordan Villella May 03, 2018If the RSD MiddleChild could actually speak it would say, “Skip work, let’s party!”
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Bell and Fasthouse launch moto-inspired helmet designs
Jordan Villella May 02, 2018Bell Helmets and Fasthouse have worked together on the moto side. Now they are bringing that popular collaboration to mountain bikes.
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Eminent Cycles Haste all mountain bike
Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018One 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.
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OneUp travel adjustable dropper post – video
Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018If you want the most drop that will fit your bike, OneUp is confident they have the best solution for you.
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New SQlab grips and saddles
Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018Personal 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.
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Danny MacAskill talks beer and Magura brakes
Francis Cebedo May 01, 2018For 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.
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Five Ten updated their popular Impact Pro
John Bennett April 29, 2018Five Ten showcased their updated DH oriented Impact Pro flat pedal shoe.
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Bold Unplugged prototype hides rear shock
Jordan Villella April 27, 2018Features 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.
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Leatt DBX 2.0 helmet at Sea Otter
Jason Sumner April 27, 2018The Leatt DBX 2.0 trail helmet shares many of the same features as the DBX 3.0 — but costs $70 less.
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milKit Booster tire inflator — and water bottle
Justin Wages April 27, 2018The 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.
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KOO Orion sunglasses debut at Sea Otter
Justin Wages April 27, 2018KOO Orion sunglasses are packed with useful features to make fitment easier and ensure comfort both on and off the bike.
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Giro launches three new gravity MTB shoes
Jason Sumner April 26, 2018Everybody loves new shoes and we’re betting these three gravity-oriented offerings from Giro won’t change that.
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Lezyne Tubeless Repair Kit debuts – video
Jordan Villella April 26, 2018Lezyne has added to their line of tools with a host of new problem solvers.
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Topeak JoeBlow Twin Turbo pump unveiled
Justin Wages April 26, 2018Topeak was showing off their new JoeBlow Twin Turbo floor pump model featuring TurboBoost technology at the Sea Otter Classic.
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Underground Bike Works Revival 27.5 trail hardtail
Jordan Villella April 26, 2018Yeti Cycles founder John Parker is back with the limited edition Underground Bike Works Revival 27.5 trail bike.
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TASCO MTB shows new kits at Sea Otter
Justin Wages April 26, 2018What 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.
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Haro Bikes Shift i/O 9 e-bike – video
Jordan Villella April 26, 2018Better brakes, updated cockpit, and dropper make Haro’s 2019 Shift i/O 9 eMTB is ready to rock.
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RockyMounts MonoRail Solo and BackStage – video
Mtbr April 25, 2018Boulder Colorado’s RockyMounts has rolled out new hitch rack options with the addition of the MonoRail Solo and BackStage. Details here.
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Woom 1 Plus 14″ balance bike launched
Jason Sumner April 25, 2018New kid’s bike is designed for taller or older neophyte riders — and you can trade up when they’re ready to start pedaling.
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Handske Gloves bringing style to your digits
John Bennett April 25, 2018Handske is putting art onto your hands, while helping you to hold onto the bars and wipe the sweat off your brow.
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Fuji Auric LT enduro bike released
Justin Wages April 25, 2018New bike aims to replace your old DH bike with a do-it-all bike with modern suspension and geometry.
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Commencal Meta 29er teased at Sea Otter
John Bennett April 25, 2018This trail tamer has 170/160mm front/rear travel, a 65.5-degree headtube angle, 75-degree seat tube angle, and 432mm chainstays.
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Yakima HoldUp EVO and BackSwing – video
Justin Wages April 25, 2018The first gen HoldUp rack introduced nifty features but the EVO + BackSwing deserves a mic drop.
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Box Components revamps drivetrain offerings
John Bennett April 25, 2018Box Components has redesigned and expanded its drivetrain offerings. Options coming soon will include 11-speed, 9-speed e-bike specific, and 7-speed DH.
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