Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 2

by Brian Mullin on April 22, 2024

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Ergon

GDH Team – Maximum control and reduced fatigue in extreme conditions

The Ergon GDH Team is the ultimate example of how practical ergonomics can be in a downhill grip. Every detail of the GDH Team – shape, density, texture, rubber – has been developed to provide more control and better grip. Each zone of the GDH Team is tailored to World Cup DH use requirements and offers maximum hand relief.

  • This results from over ten years of Gravity World Cup experience with the GE, GD, and GFR grip series.
  • Multi-level cushioning is at the top, and the maximum finger grip zone is at the bottom.
  • Intuitive orientation thanks to inner and outer stops that provide a secure, locked-in feeling.
  • Vali Hall, Troy Brosnan, and Luca Shaw, the world’s strongest enduro and DH athletes, were deeply involved.

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GXR

Reduced to the essentials, the Ergon GXR does exactly what cross-country riders and racers want: absorb shock, provide a secure grip, be lightweight, and offer an ergonomic fit. The GXR is the first ergonomic, lightweight grip made of AirCell-Rubber, which utilizes a new and unique manufacturing process. Super light, no clamp, no inner core, 100% made in Germany—the Ergon GXR defines a new chapter in MTB grips.

  • Made in Germany
  • Super light and ergonomic
  • AirCell-Rubber for unparalleled cushioning and comfort

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Saris Tailgate Pad

Saris Tailgate Pad ensures nothing comes between your bike and top-tier protection. Crafted with precision and innovation, it features 30mm continuous padding and a 40mm multi-density foam profile. The Tailgate Pad keeps up to five or six of your bikes safe, secure, and ready for your next adventure.

The Small (up to five bike positions) will retail for $219, and the Large (up to six bike positions) is available for $229.

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The quick-attach/release G-hooks deliver a seamless loading experience, while the long bike straps accommodate even the bulkiest eBikes, providing the perfect combination of flexibility and ease.

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Specs

  • Two 11×6” inner storage pockets for tools, pumps, gloves, and more.
  • G-hook’s curved design protects bike frames and will not deteriorate over time.
  • The fold-up window provides clear backup camera viewing and handles access.
  • They included a web strap routing tool to feed the straps around the tailgate bottom seam efficiently.
  • Strategic block spacing secures wider and heavier e-bike downtubes for additional shock dampening.

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BOLT Skin + Shave

Bolt Skin + Shave is the first brand to cater to men who shave their legs. We will answer the needs of a category that has thus far remained unacknowledged in the consumer world. Men who shave their legs have no product, hero, or champion. They have existed in a feminine marketplace for years, using razors and shave products designed for women and using a butter knife to cut their steak. With the launch of BOLT Skin + Shave, these men can finally welcome a brand that acknowledges their needs and fills the shortage of products in this category.

BOLT Skin + Shave Performance razor – The first razor designed specifically for men’s leg shaving. Designed in Finland, it is built for a man’s hand and tuned for a man’s coarse leg hair. It feels just right.

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Shave Butter

Say “so long” to leg spackle disguised as shaving cream. Our perfectly balanced Shave Butter works as a subtle cushion and lubricating layer between your skin and the razor blades.

Exfoliating Leg Scrub

Rid your legs of dead skin build-up, and arm yourself against ingrown hairs with our Exfoliating Leg Scrub. This tube of too-smooth packs punch with natural ingredients like bamboo exfoliator, pumice, coconut extract, and aloe vera extract.

Post Shave Lotion

BOLT’s Post Shave Lotion provides the final soothing piece to the smoothness puzzle. Notes of sandalwood and bergamot leave your sniffer beyond satisfied, while a dash of menthol yields just the right amount of scintillating post-shave tingle.

CBD Recovery Balm

Whether you spend your time on the bike, in the pool, on the pitch, or somewhere in between–your legs work hard. BOLT’s CBD-infused recovery balm improves blood circulation, reduces inflammation, and ails aches and pains. But mostly, it just feels damn good.

Cartridge Refills

BOLT Skin + Shave offers razors and shave products intentionally designed and formulated for men who shave their legs. These products are essentially the first of their kind and perform superiorly to similar items not specifically designed or formulated for shaving men’s legs in the shower.

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ODI/D3O VANQUISH Grips

The new ODI VANQUISH v2.1 Lock-On Grips feature D3O GRIP material. D3O developed a new compound that was optimized for grips. Three different materials are used in the construction, the outer one being the D3O compound layer. ODI was the obvious choice for D3O when designing a grip that would allow riders to feel the anti-vibration properties of their new GRIP material. Experience gained through decades of being the world leader in grip technology was utilized in designing the Vanquish v2.1 Lock-On Grips.

Vanquish grips are designed around our unique v2.1 Lock-On System, the most secure system for fitting grips to handlebars. To allow the D3O GRIP material to shine, we extensively tested the material in different grip designs and used the findings to develop the design.

  • Outside Diameter 32.75mm
  • Three colorways: Black/Orange, Graphite/Orange, and Orange/Orange.
  • Available worldwide in early June.

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Cane Creek

Invert Gravel Fork

Cane Creek Invert smoothes your ride and gives unbelievable bike control on rough roads, loose turns, and steep descents. It’s surprisingly lightweight, easy to use, and beautiful. Until now, no fork made for drop bars has combined the smooth ride, lightweight, simplicity, and good looks into one complete package.

Invert is upside down relative to the layout of traditional suspension forks. This unconventional design allowed us to build the lightest gravel fork possible. The main body of the fork is made with a novel, hybrid carbon and aluminum structure that is noticeably lighter and far better looking than the alternative.

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Riding beyond the pavement can be rough, physically taxing, and unpredictable. Invert goes straight to the source of this problem to offer a smoother ride with more traction, both uphill and down. With Invert, you’ll be more efficient, more relaxed, and have the confidence to glide over gravel like you’ve never experienced before.

Rough, uneven, and shifting surfaces constantly try to bump, lift, and separate your tire from solid ground. This simple phenomenon causes most of our problems as cyclists: fatigue, discomfort, timid cornering and descending, and, in worst cases, crashes! Invert helps tires maintain contact with the ground, offering more grip and control. This increases confidence to carry more momentum and ride more freely and relaxed.

  • Invert CS (Climb Switch, 40mm, 1113g): $1,199.99 – Invert CS comes with 40mm of fork travel and a Climb Switch button that, when clicked, dramatically reduces the amount of fork movement required to pedal out of the saddle. The simple click of a pen inspires the Climb Switch button, which is as satisfying to click as the feature is to use.
  • Invert SL (No Climb Switch, 30mm, 990g): $1,099.99 – Invert SL is a more minimal and lightweight option. It forgoes the Climb Switch mechanism to reduce weight and has less travel—30mm. This shorter option may also be preferable to some riders who want to lower their stance on the front of the bike.

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eeWings

Take flight with the eeWings from Cane Creek. These titanium cranks are designed to withstand the rigorous demands of the most aggressive trail and enduro mountain bikers. However, they will benefit any rider who prioritizes durability, stiffness, and weight.

They had some eeWings with a very cool hand-painted pattern.

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