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Sea Otter 2024 – Osprey

by Brian Mullin on April 28, 2024

ESCAPIST BIKEPACKING BAGS Pedal the road less traveled with five on-bike options that cover a wide range of frame geometries and three bike-specific pack volumes for different-sized missions. The Escapist Family of bluesign products allows you to configure a bikepacking system that fits you, your bike, and your riding style just right. ESCAPIST WEDGE BAG […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Velocio

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by Brian Mullin on April 27, 2024

Velocio OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT The demand for mountain biking apparel has never been higher. By combining terrain and style, movement and function, riders have been doing more, riding bigger, and pushing limits. Riding apparel demands a similar evolution. Since the outset, Velocio has designed its apparel as an outdoor industry brand: uncompromising fabrics, athletic fits, flattering […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 4

April 26, 2024

KOO Eyewear Supernova Sunglasses KOO’s Supernova sunglasses are a harmonious blend of lightweight construction and top-performing functionality in eyewear. Specifically designed for running, cycling, and outdoor activities, these ultralight sunglasses prioritize a perfect fit and panoramic visibility at an enviable 21 grams. The frameless single-lens design, combined with Zeiss’s Nylon toric lens, grants unparalleled clarity. […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 3

April 24, 2024

Fox Racing Pure Vue Goggles Fox Racing has a new goggle, a hybrid of a goggle and sunglasses. It was designed to be functional with a half-shell helmet but will work with standard and full-faced helmets. The goggles have an almost entirely open lower section and large vents at the top of the lens, making […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Smith

April 23, 2024

Motive Sunglasses The new Motive sunglass from SMITH offers full coverage, terrain-defining optics, and performance-packed features. Comprised of a lightweight, high-impact resistant TR90 nylon frame in a slight wraparound fit, the Motive offers superior protection in a half-frame design for unrestricted peripheral vision. The dual lens construction is offered exclusively in SMITH’s proprietary ChromaPop™ lens technology, […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 2

April 22, 2024

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 […]

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Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout Part 1

April 20, 2024

Abbey Tools Wheel Lacing Stand The Abbey Tools Wheel Lacing Stand is another item from the Noble Catalog, a small tool maker from London who started as a wheel-building specialist. This tool is pretty basic in purpose; it supports the hub and rim of a wheel independently while you are putting the spokes into it. […]

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Sea Otter 2024: Muc-Off

April 19, 2024

Big Bore Tubeless Valves Muc-Off is set to revolutionize the market with its latest weapon in the precision tubeless valves segment: Big Bore Valves – the latest addition to its award-winning Tubeless Valve line is locked and loaded for launch later this summer. Muc-Off has spent the last three years developing the new patent-pending range […]

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HydraPak Sunsets Polar Bottle Brand, Adds Bike-Specific Breakaway+ Filtration Bottle

April 18, 2024

HydraPak Sunsets Polar Bottle Brand, Hops Back into the Saddle with Bike-Specific Squeeze Bottles Breakaway+, the first installment of the line, showcases integrated filter technology. HydraPak, the global leader in high-performance hydration solutions, will be sunsetting its Polar Bottle product line and relaunching newly designed bottles under the HydraPak brand. Today, it unveiled the first […]

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Kali Protectives Unveils Brand New Full Face Helmets

April 18, 2024

Kali Protectives is proud to announce the launch of the Shiva 3.0 Carbon, Trinity Carbon, and Trinity, the latest additions to their range of protective gear, and will be on display at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA. These in-molded, full-face bicycle helmets feature ConeheadTM Nano Fusion to help dissipate energy sustained in a […]

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Jenny Rissveds Triumphs in World Cup XCO Season Opener in Brazil

April 16, 2024

Jenny Wins In Brazil What a weekend! Jenny Rissveds took 1st place at the World Cup XCO season opener in Mairiporã, Brazil. It was her first XCO win since 2019 and the first-ever XCO win for Ibis Cycles Made-in-California Exie USA! Since joining Ibis, Jenny has won two XCC wins aboard the Exie USA. The […]

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TASCO Launches New Summer Ultralite Kits

April 15, 2024

TASCO has several newly added colorways of gloves, riding pants, shorts, and tops available. Their new Vapor colorway is pretty trick-looking, and it comes in the Fantom Ultralite Shorts and Fantom Ultralite Gloves. Pair them up with a Fantom Trail Jersey for the perfect lineup. The Ultralite setup is ideal for hot summer days, so […]

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Introducing Cane Creeks Invert: The World’s First Gravel Fork

April 15, 2024

Invert is the World’s First 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 […]

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Digit Launches Ring 29er Trail Bike

April 14, 2024

Digit Bikes has launched its second bike model using Analog suspension. Named RING, it’s a 29-inch trail bike with 128mm rear suspension travel and a 140mm fork. RING was designed and handbuilt by Digit engineer, designer, and founder Tim Lane in California, USA. Each frame and fork is customized for each rider’s color preference with […]

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Introducing The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals

April 13, 2024

The new Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals offer a big platform with a thin profile that aligns with the natural arch of your foot for maximum traction. They are available in three anodized colors: black, Raw Silver, and Ultraviolet Purple. The Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals feature a slim, lightweight design with a slight convex profile. The […]

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The Stinner x MADE Photo Stick

April 11, 2024

Elevated Solutions for Pro Bicycle Photography The long-awaited Stinner x MADE photo stick is here! Years of shooting custom bikes have culminated in the ultimate bicycle photography tool. Fabricated in Santa Barbara, CA, the Photo Stick features a lightweight, packable design and expert craftsmanship synonymous with the Stinner brand. The first run of Photo Sticks […]

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