Sea Otter 2023 – Hayes Brakes, Passchier Handlebars, CushCore, Saris, Cane Creek, and Honey Stinger

by Brian Mullin on May 7, 2023

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Hayes

Tomorrow is better when you build on experience and success from the past to reach new heights. We did that with a limited-edition release of the Hayes Dominion A4 “Purple Hayes.” The purple colorway is a testament to the early days of mountain biking that saw Hayes bring technology to the world that forever changed our sport. The earlier editions of Hayes disc brakes were both groundbreaking and disruptive. To celebrate such a fantastic ride, a quarter century of molding the definition of fantastic braking performance for mountain biking, we are proud to introduce a limited run of the highest-performing brake to date, the Dominion A4, in a colorway that recalls perhaps the brand’s most iconic and visually striking model.

  • Tool-Free Reach Adjustment
  • Flip-Flop Lever Orientation
  • King Pin Pad Retention
  • Crosshair Caliper Alignment
  • Two-Stroke Dual-port bleed system

passchier_onbikePasschier 

These handcrafted, bamboo laminated beauties give the rider a comfortable experience never felt before. With a slight amount of flex, the rider has a reduced jarring and a more relaxed ride, allowing you to ride on and on.

Passchier uses bamboo as it offers greater durability and natural flex than traditional handlebar materials, such as aluminum alloy, steel, and carbon fiber. These flex and durability properties result from the tree being exposed to the elements and waving around at everyone at the hint of a breeze. This is the tree’s equivalent of exercising and gaining strength, not unlike people going to the gym and biking. In addition, the tree’s natural cellulose structure absorbs vibrations naturally, which is exactly what you’re after when riding local trails, gravel roads, and undulating road surfaces.

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They make three versions of their handlebars: Gump 760 (22 degrees/760mm width), Gump 650 (22 degrees/650mm width), and  the Astaire (10-degree back sweep/620mm width.)

  • Proven vibration absorption and increased comfort
  • Laminated bamboo
  • Carbon fiber sleeve, 31.8mm diameter
  • Strength Tested to ISO 4210-5: 2014, 4.5 standard
  • Handcrafted in New Zealand

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CushCore

Announcing CushCore TRAIL with an all-new Lightweight Design and Progressive Feel

CushCore announces an all-new TRAIL tire insert, expanding its line-up to provide options for all types of riders, bikes, and terrains. CushCore TRAIL utilizes the same patented design and foam composition as its other inserts. However, CushCore engineers incorporated several new features into the TRAIL’s design to reduce weight and provide more progressive sidewall support.

As with all CushCore tire inserts, TRAIL absorbs shock and vibration, improves cornering, and prevents flats/rim damage…giving you Total Confidence to ride at your best.

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Key Features:

  • A fluted sidewall creates progressive cornering. The harder you push, the more sidewall support you feel
  • Centrifugal “flow channels” engineered to increase air and sealant flow
  • Inner rim channel notches reduce weight and provide even distribution of tire sealant
  • The air valve notch allows the insert to sit flat on any rim
  • Absorbs impacts and damps vibration (aka “trail chatter”)
  • Rim protection and flat prevention
  • Wheel Sizes: 27.5″ and 29″
  • Tire Sizes: 2.1″ – 2.6″
  • Inner Rim Widths: 22mm – 35mm
  • Weight: 27.5” = 199g / 29” = 212g

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Saris

Modular Hitch System (MHS)

Saris future-proofed modular system offers multiple base sizes with removable bike trays and add-on capabilities. So, what are you waiting for? Switch your hitch and go. The MHS Bike Rack now boasts an increased bike-weight capacity of up to 80 pounds in certain configurations, making it the perfect solution for e-bike enthusiasts and those with heavier bikes.

  1. Pick Your Base Size. How Many Bikes Do You Want To Carry
    • MHS: MODULAR HITCH BASE – The MHS Base is offered in multiple sizes and engineered to transport from 1 to 4 bikes. The Base features tilting capabilities and multiple configurations, allowing unlimited gear-carrying flexibility when loading up your vehicle.
  2. Determine Your Tray Count Choose The Number Of Trays Based On The Number Of Bikes You Need To Carry
    • MHS: MODULAR HITCH SYSTEM, DUO BIKE CARRIER – The MHS DUO bike trays are compatible with a wide range of tire sizes without touching the bike’s frame, and the dual-arm holders make tool-Free adjustments easy
  3. Do You Need An Add-On? Purchase This To Add One More Bike To Your Mhs System
    • MHS: MODULAR HITCH SYSTEM, ADD-ON

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They’ll soon have a cargo carrier to hold a large Yeti cooler perfectly, which will fit onto the MHS system.

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Cane Creek

Cane Creek Limited Edition Helm Works Series

In 2019 Cane Creek launched their WS130 down country low travel fork; 4 years later, they are paying homage to the WS130 by introducing an extremely limited run of their short travel modular fork, the Works Series Helm. The Works Series Helm is a robust, modular fork that equips riders looking for a fork in the 100-130mm travel range with the confidence to ride through tech or push-up climbs.

The Works Series Helm is available in 4 travel options: 100mm, 110mm, 120mm, and 130mm options. Like Cane Creek’s Helm MKII, the Works Series can easily be travel adjusted in 10mm increments with just a few tools at home. Built with a stiffer chassis, the Works Series gives a smoother, more controlled ride.

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Cane Creek Computer Mount

Cane Creek is proud to introduce an ultra-premium computer mount that is intuitive and easy to use. The Cane Creek Computer Mount is incredibly modular, with four mounting orientations, several angle adjustments, and compatibility to run an accessory mount.

Every computer mount comes with a Garmin and Wahoo adapter and the ability to run an accessory mount. The accessory mount is sold separately and compatible with run lights or a camera.

Made with 6061CNC Aluminum and Stainless Steel Black bolts.

cane_creek_electric_wingsCane Creek Electric Wings

The world’s first e-bike 3D-printed titanium crank.

Introducing the Electric Wings, a crankset explicitly designed for the rigors eMTBs face, the innovative Electric Wings are 3D-printed from 6/4 titanium, resulting in an incredibly durable and lightweight product. With the Electric Wings, riders can experience the weight-saving benefits of carbon cranks without the fear of damage from rock strikes. Electric Wings are as light as carbon yet as durable as heavy aluminum cranks, making them the perfect choice for those looking to maximize their ride time confidently.

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Honey Stinger

Honey Stinger is excited to relaunch its Caffeinated Chews, a longtime athlete favorite, now reformulated and repackaged for better performance and flavor.

The new caffeinated chews contain a nearly 3-to-1 ratio of sodium to potassium for added electrolytes and caffeine from tea for sustained energy. With two servings per pack, these sweet, bite-sized chews make it easy to customize energy on the go. Each two-serving packet contains 50mg of caffeine, 130mg of sodium, and 45mg of potassium.

Chews fit into the Perform category of Honey Stinger’s Prepare, Perform, Recover system. The PPR System was created to help people understand the different nutritional needs at each exercise stage and quickly identify which Honey Stinger product best meets those needs. The caffeinated chews are gluten-free and non-GMO, are on sale now at honeystinger.com and are available in Stingerita Lime and Cherry Cola flavors.

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