Author: Brian Mullin

  • Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout 2

    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…

  • Sea Otter 2024 – Walkabout Part 1

    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.…

  • Sea Otter 2024: Muc-Off

    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…

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

    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…

  • Kali Protectives Unveils Brand New Full Face Helmets

    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…

  • Jenny Rissveds Triumphs in World Cup XCO Season Opener in Brazil

    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…

  • TASCO Launches New Summer Ultralite Kits

    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…

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

    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…

  • Digit Launches Ring 29er Trail Bike

    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…

  • Introducing The Wolf Tooth Ripsaw Aluminum Pedals

    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…

  • The Stinner x MADE Photo Stick

    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…

  • UnTapped Launches New Hydration Varieties

    Just in time for warmer days ahead, UnTapped’s natural athletic fuel company releases two new varieties of their Mapleaid drink mix. Lime and Maple are the newest additions to their organic limited-ingredient hydration line, with 80 calories and 250 mg of sodium per serving. Lime Mapleaid contains lime juice, maple syrup, and sea salt, creating…

  • Project321 Releases The G3 Hub and 6-Lock System

    Introducing Project321’s third-generation hub design, the G3 hubs. These hubs have higher engagement via their proven magnetic-actuated pawls, innovative 6-Lock brake flange technology, updated axles and bearings, improved seals, and many more features. The G3 was first seen at Sea Otter last year, and they are finally available. G3 Hubs Instant, Rock-Solid Engagement 1.25° /…

  • Smith Announces Integration of Aleck CS Crash Sensor into Four Bike Helmets for 2024

    Cutting-edge impact detection enhances safety measures for riders. Smith is excited to announce this season that it will add the new Aleck CS crash detection sensor to four of its performance bike helmet models—the Forefront 2 and Payroll for MTB rides and Trace and Triad for road/gravel/XC adventures—furthering its commitment to rider safety. The Smith…

  • First Impressions: MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack Tent

    Cycling-specific features take this popular Hubba Hubba up a notch with the rider’s desires in mind. Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research (MSR) has released its newest tent, the Hubba Hubba Bikepack, for the upcoming season. Made for those who love to adventure on two wheels, the new Hubba Hubba Bikepacking tent series builds on the success…

  • Wolf Tooth Components Introduces Presta Tubeless Valve Stem Kits

    Available in nine colors and 44mm or 60mm lengths to fit most mtb, gravel, road, and fat wheels. These new Wolf Tooth Components Presta valve stems are compatible with tubeless rims and tires for road, gravel, mountain, and fat bike wheels. The kit includes two Presta valve stems, two machined aluminum caps, two nuts, two…