Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 3

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 them more like the current world of oversized sunglasses. The kit comes with a clear lens and two different nose pieces.

Rawtec Apparel

Fox has launched a new apparel product lineup (gloves, jerseys, pants, etc.) for maximum ventilation and improved durability. This is made possible by utilizing a new fabric that can be mapped to varying types of ventilation and ruggedness.

To honor Fox’s 50th anniversary, the lineup will also include some bright Flouro Green color schemes.

Topeak

Topeak is releasing a couple of new and functional tools this season. The Ratchet Rocket Essential is made from alloy, making it a lightweight addition to an in-the-field utility tool.

TORQ ROCKET mini DX

The Elementa seat bag range introduces the Elementa Gearbag, which contains a ratchet and some of the most commonly needed heads (hex, torx, screwdriver). The Elementa Gearbag has an innovative detachable strip that holds the tools, making it easy to pull the entire thing out.

ELEMENTA GEARBAG 

The ultra-compact seat bag is hidden under the saddle with a hook and loop fastening strap. Rail Wing System allows quick access to essentials without removing the whole bag. This bag features a hidden tool compartment that separates tools and personal items for better
organization. It includes a ratchet tool and 10 bits, ensuring that you won’t forget your tools when you go out cycling.

• Ultra Compact 0.3L Seat Bag
• 10-bit Ratchet Tool Set In Own Compartment
  • Hex bits – 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm
  • Torx bits – T10 / T15 / T25
  • #2 Phillips bit
• Rail Wing System Hook & Loop Attachment
• Features a Velcroed removable tool strip

ELEMENTA GEARBAG EX

The ultra-compact seat bag is hidden under the saddle with a hook and loop fastening strap. Rail Wing System allows quick access to essentials without removing the whole bag. This bag features a dual-layer design that separates tools and personal items for better organization. It includes a ratchet tool and 10 bits, ensuring that you won’t forget your tools when you go out cycling.

• Ultra Compact 0.3L Seat Bag
• 10-bit Ratchet Tool Set In Own Compartment
  • Hex bits – 2 / 2.5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm
  • Torx bits – T10 / T15 / T25
  • #2 Phillips bit
• Rail Wing System Hook & Loop Attachment

TUNE-UP STATION

The Bike Storage and Charger stand is the perfect solution for storing your bike and charging equipment in one place. The bottom storage box can hold your frequently used charging devices and tools, while the compartments can be adjusted according to your personal needs. It also supports additional tool trays and extension rods for added functionality and customization.

TUNE-UP BOX

The TUNE-UP BOX is a storage container designed to store E-BIKE charging cables and electronic shifter charging docks and cables. It can be integrated with the TUNEUP STATION series, TUNE-UP STAND, and FLASHSTAND® MX.

TUNE-UP STATION UPGRADE SET

• TUNE-UP TOOL TRAY – A handy holder for tools, lubes, and small parts
• TUNE-UP EXTENSION POLE – Allows to mount an additional TOOL TRAY and quick integration with the TUNE-UP
  STATION series.
• TUNE-UP STABILIZER – Quickly integrated with the TUNE-UP STAND and TUNE-UP STATION series, it is more stable when performing maintenance.
• Combining all of these components will make your workstation more comprehensive and complete.

OnGuard

Introducing OnGuard’s Angle-Grinder Resistant Lock: RockSolid

Introducing the OnGuard RockSolid. Crafted from a proprietary coating blend of ultra-high-strength materials, ceramic and diamond, the OnGuard RockSolid is virtually impervious to the cutting force of angle grinders. Its intricate structure is engineered to resist cutting, rendering any attempts to breach its fortified exterior futile.

With each component meticulously designed and rigorously tested, the hardened, shrouded shackle on OnGuard RockSolid also boasts an unrivaled resistance to brute force attacks.

I watched it get tested in a cutting demo with a portable angle grinder. It chewed through the blades, barely denting the coating layers.

The OnGuard RockSolid not only provides unbeatable security but also offers a seamless user experience. Its ergonomic design ensures easy handling and is the lightest angle grinder-resistant lock in the market at 1.4kg | 3.1 lbs

• The X4P Ouattro bolt mechanism secures the shackle to the crossbar in four places, maximizing strength to resist pulling, jacking, prying, and twisting.
• Diamond Coating
• Rust Resistant Shield
• 3.55″ X 8.90″ [90mm x 175mm] D 0.55″ [14mm]
• 1.4 kg/3.3 lbs
• 5 Key’s

Redshift Sports

Top Shelf Handlebar System

The Redshift Sports Top Shelf Handlebar gives you an ultra-comfortable upright riding position with 50 or 70mm (2 or 2.75in) of rise and easy reach to the drops. It features the same backsweep, flare, and compact drop as our best-selling Kitchen Sink Handlebars so that you can stay comfortable and in control no matter the terrain.

The patent-pending design features a unique double-bar construction, allowing easy, secure mounting of bags and accessories. Configure the perfect set-up for anything from an afternoon gravel adventure to an epic multi-day bikepacking trip.

Get all-day comfort and control, plus extensive bar space to mount anything you need for your on- and off-road adventures.

• RISE – 50 or 70mm (2 or 2.75in) of rise creates a more upright and comfortable riding position without using a highly angled stem or excessive headset spacers. This allows riders to achieve a more upright, relaxed fit while maintaining traditional drop-bar bike geometry.
• CONTROL – Take advantage of the drops. The higher positioning of the drops provides a comfortable and secure hand position, giving you control to navigate rough terrain and steep descents. This keeps your body weight centered while reducing neck and back strain.
• BACKSWEEP – 7° degrees of backsweep orients the bar where your hands want to be. Whether you’re on the flats, the hoods, or the drops, you’re getting an ergonomic position for your most epic gravel rides.
• FLARE – 25° degrees of flare and a compact drop means a stable, aerodynamic drop position that is actually comfortable enough to use on your longest gravel ride or your next bikepacking trip.
• WIDE –  44, 47, and 50cm widths.
• Perfect for road, gravel, bikepacking, and commuting.

• STORAGE – the unique double-bar construction provides room for all of your bar-mounted accessories. Mount handlebar bags (like our custom-fitted Top-Shelf Handlebar Bag, which will be available in the summer of 2024) securely, without flopping around as they do on a standard handlebar.

Skratch Labs

Skratch’s new unsweetened Hydration Everyday Drink Mix is made with real food ingredients—electrolytes and a squeeze of fruit—to help maintain an optimal level of hydration. With no added sugar, it’s for those times when you’re thirsty and need electrolytes but nothing more. From work to workout, this has you covered all day, every day.

Currently, it comes in two flavors: lemon + Lime and Tangerine + Orange. The packets are much smaller since they don’t have any added sugar.

But it’s not a one-sip pony. You can also combine it with our other mixes or use multiple servings to customize electrolytes for your individual needs—because some of you are salty (in the best way possible).

• Adaptable usage: 0g of sugar and low calorie (10) for drinking when you need electrolytes and nothing more.
• Personalized hydration: Add more or less to your favorite drink to suit your individual electrolyte demands.
• Preload to feel your best: This can be used to help athletes avoid starting workouts at a hydration deficit.
• Ingredients
  • Lemon + Lime – Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, and Ascorbic Acid.
  • Tangerine + Orange – Sodium Citrate, Tangerine Juice, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Orange Oil, Orange Juice, Ascorbic Acid.
• Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Kosher, Vegan, Non-GMO

Shokz

OpenFit continues the Shokz open-ear concept to let users enjoy all-day comfort and hear their soundtrack while staying open to the world around them. OpenFit offers an ultra-lightweight, open-ear construction to listen to your audio and every sound around you with crystal clarity. DirectPitch technology produces a complete audio experience to immerse yourself in your favorite songs, podcasts, and audiobooks. A flexible ear hook design combines stability and comfort. Moments are precious, and OpenFit gives you the freedom to hear them.

• Open-Ear Design for Ultimate Comfort
• Incredible Audio Experience with Powerful Bass
• Maintain Situational Awareness
• Up to 28 Hours of Listening

I gave them a quick usage, and they sounded pretty darn good!