Category: Events

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Smith Optics

    Session Helmet Comprised of proven lightweight in-mold Aerocore construction with an integrated skeletal structure, the All-Mountain Session utilizes Koroyd technology in strategic, zonal impact areas to offer safeguarded coverage for riders to charge harder with confidence. Smith helmets are created to absorb direct impacts efficiently, and all colorways of the Session include a multi-directional impact…

  • Epic DreamRide III Video

    Diamondback Bicycle’s Mike Hopkins takes you on another adventure where the trails never end in the newest and final video of the DreamRide trilogy, DreamRide III. Rider and director Mike Hopkins provides a delightful, dreamy and thoughtful tale with stunning visuals and backdrops. We’ve seen mountains and jungles and canyons run deep We’ve raced lava,…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – SQlab and SKS

    SQlab 60X Saddle The saddle is part of their Ergolux lineup, which is oriented for gravity, eBike, and comfort. It has a bit more padding in the rear, a shorter and broader nose, and utilizes their functional stepped saddle system and comes in 13, 14, 15 and 16 cm widths. It features their effective Active damping system…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Walkabout Day 2

    Continental Der Baron Projekt 2.6 Continental has severely lagged in doing anything remotely Plus, or Fat sized for tires, but finally, they’re releasing a 2.6″ version of the Der Baron Projekt. The Baron is an Enduro tire that comes in 27.5″, and 29″ (checking on the 29er) sizes and utilizes an open and blocky knob pattern, their…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet

    Leatt The new DBX 2.0 helmet brings Leatt’s DH-proven safety technology at an affordable price point of $99.99 and comes in four colors and three sizes. To help significantly reduce the risk of head or brain trauma it’s equipped with their 360º Turbine Technology that helps reduce the risk of head impact at concussion level…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – The Mission Workshop Axis Modular Waist Pack

    The Mission Workshop The Axis is a lightweight Arkiv-compatible waist pack built with rugged materials and a weatherproof design that is intended to carry essential gear close to the body. Pack light and go faster, The Axis Modular waist pack is meant to keep essential gear secure and close to the body while on the…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Orange Seal

    Orange Seal Orange Seal makes a line of tubeless tires sealants (4oz, 8oz, 16oz sizes), tubeless tapes, tubeless kits and tubeless valve kits. The great sealant comes in a distinctive orange coloration and can seal punctures up to 1/4″ in size. They were showing off their highly functional VersaValve valve kit system and the Sealant bottles with an upgraded injection system. Probably…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Showers Pass and Dainese Apparel

    Showers Pass They have a new summer collection of Merino Wool blend shirts and mountain bike shorts to compliment their full line of clothing designed for an active lifestyle. Designed for Mountain Biking and active outdoor lifestyles, this new active apparel line will quickly become a part of your ‘everyday’ adventures. Ridgeline Half-Zip LS Shirt Stay…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Syncros Silverton SL Wheelset

    Syncros Silverton SL Wheelset A precision one-piece carbon system that gives you more speed with more control in every situation. The new Syncros Silverton SL is a one-piece full carbon XC mountain bike wheelset, with a 20-spoke count, a 1,250g weight and a pricey $3499 cost. They come in a 29-inch sizing with a 26mm…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Hiplok Z LOK COMBO

    Hiplok Z LOK COMBO The UK based Hiplok makes bicycle security products and this year they’re releasing the Z LOK COMBO, an extension of the groundbreaking, multi-purpose Z LOK, a reusable zip-like tie. Secure reusable zip tie with extended locking circumference and featuring a combination lock mechanism. Steel core, toughened nylon outer design, provides versatile…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Day 1 Walkabout

    Syncros Silverton SL The new Syncros Silverton SL is a one-piece full carbon XC mountain bike wheelset, with a 20-spoke count, a 1,250g weight and a pricey $3499 cost. They come in a 29-inch sizing with a 26mm internal width and 31mm external, so they’ll be perfect for 2.25″ to 2.4″ tires. The wheels were…

  • Sea Otter 2018 – Wolf Tooth Components

    Wolf Tooth Components Precision Headsets They have just released a brand new line of precision headsets which follow along with their typical high-quality, high-performance and highly engineering CNC artisanship. After two years internal development the trick headsets utilize the superb Enduro stainless steel cartridge bearings sealed with their top and bottom lip seals. They have lightweight top covers in…

  • Ergon GA3 Grips Review

    The GA3 feature a “Mini-wing” design that offers more comfort and wrist support for GA2 grip fans and riders with smaller hands who found other winged grips to be too big. The highly functional and ergonomic grips utilize advanced materials and designs and shapes, to fit the hand as naturally as possible for increased comfort and decreased…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Under Armour

    Under Armor has some exciting new products at the show, such as the new Horizon BPF running shoe featuring Michelin outsole and lugs, the updated Horizon RTT GTX with a Gore-Tex membrane. They also have some innovative outdoor apparel, including the highly functional ColdGear Reactor Terrain Hybrid 1/2 Zip shirt, the Terrain Hybrid Pants and…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Osprey Packs

    Osprey was showing the new Ozone Duplex which offers a Daypack and a Carry-On-Sized Cargo Bag two-in-one design, an updated Ozone rolling luggage, a redesigned Mutant technical pack lineup with a new 22L addition and finally, the Transporter series gets a roller option. Ozone Duplex Osprey Packs, a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance packs to…

  • Outdoor Retailer+Snow Show 2018 – Traction gear from STABIL , Hillsound Equipment, and Yaktrax

    STABIL STABIL is one of the leading U.S. manufacturers of traction footwear, and they were showing their outdoor traction line called the STABILicers. The STABILicers collection offers solutions to fit any outdoor winter pursuit, from walking the dog or going for a run on an icy sidewalk to hikes in challenging conditions. For further information…