Event Coverage

SOC18: Prototype Bold Unplugged enduro bike hides rear shock & new KS integrated dropper seatpost

A couple years ago, Bold launched their brand with a unique frame design that hid the rear shock inside the seat tube. That bike, the…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2018

SOC18: New mountain bikes from Foes, Diamondback, RSD, Pole & Trailcraft

Pole turned heads a few months ago with the introduction of their fully CNC machined enduro bikes, then it went up for pre-orders. So we…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2018

SOC18: Abbey Bike Tools shows new Micro Bearing Press, Oversized BB sockets, more suspension tools

As long as the industry keeps coming up with new “standards”, Abbey Bike Tools will keep making better tools to work on them. But not…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2018

SOC18: Giro Riddance, Jacket II, & Chamber II offer Vibram grip for flats or clips

If your’re looking for new shoes for flats, Giro has an all new option with the Riddance. Taking the place of the Jacket as their…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2018

SOC18: Continental mountain bike tires get more supple casings, revised tread, sidewalls, more

First announced at Eurobike last year, Continental is rolling out some big improvements for their mountain bike tires. Using the same names as the previous…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2018

SOC18: Felt Compulsion enduro bike goes carbon, updates for Edict & Decree

The 2019 Felt Compulsion goes full carbon and adds travel, with revisions to their geometry and linkage to fine tune the performance. Compared to the…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2018

SOC18: Boyd Cycling 36RD tubeless, tubular disc brake wheels for road, cyclocross & gravel

Boyd Cycling has long been a fan of the wider road tire, and their latest creation makes plenty of room for anything from a 25mm…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2018

Schwalbe Hans Dampf tire improves w/ new tread design & Addix compounds

One of the favorite tires in the Schwalbe line up for aggressive riding, the Hans Dampf is about to get even better. While the previous…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2018

Friday Yard Sale #021 – Amanda Batty bike check & headsets chat Wolf Tooth’s Prez

This week we throw in a little footage from Sea Otter Classic, including a pro bike check with Amanda Batty, then talk to Wolf Tooth…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 27, 2018

SOC18: Answer evolves into ProTaper w/ aluminum + carbon bars, & stems

For years, Answer has been one of the brands under the Hayes Components roof. And within that Answer brand has been the Answer Protaper line…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2018

SOC18: ioMounts adds magnets to Garmin mounts, plus universal bottle/accessory mounts

When it comes to magnetic phone mounts, the iOMounts Nomad is by far my favorite. I only ride with a phone on my bars when…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2018

SOC18: Sage Titanium Portland-made Flow Motion mountain bike, 13.2lb $20K road bike

While the real news from Sage Titanium is the introduction of their first mountain bike, we’re starting with a gallery of the 13.2lb Skyline road…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 27, 2018

SOC18: Reynolds Blacklabel trail wheels get wider 347 & 349 versions

As tires get wider, so do the rims. That seems to be the motivation behind Reynolds’ newest wheelset which replaces their current trail line up.…

Written by Zach Overholt April 26, 2018

SOC18: Microshift XCD derailleur plays nice w/ Shimano, Drop bar shifters also operate droppers

Microshift might not be the first brand you think about when it comes to drivetrains, but they’re continually launching products that may change that. After…

Written by Zach Overholt April 26, 2018

SOC18: Surly honors the 1×1 with new Lowside 26+ Single Speed

Ever since the early days of Surly, the 1×1 has held a special place in their line up. As Surly’s first frame, the 1×1 Rat…

Written by Zach Overholt April 26, 2018

SOC18: K-Edge x Wahoo BOLT debuted aerodynamic out-front mount, TT version coming

The new Wahoo BOLT Aero Mount by K-Edge takes the aerodynamic claims made by the GPS cycling computer brand and extends that to the Boise,…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2018

SOC18: New Wicked Fat Chance tackles enduro, Yo Eddy gets Single Speed option

Always one of the more visible brands since their triumphant return, Fat Chance was even more visible this Sea Otter with a new bright red…

Written by Zach Overholt April 25, 2018

SOC18: Lezyne unveils Year 12 products w/ new tools, pumps, cages, mounts, more

Now in their 12th year of making innovative tools and accessories, Lezyne has a bigger catalog than ever. Originally, Lezyne had planned on just adding…

Written by Zach Overholt April 25, 2018

SOC18: Litespeed Unicoi softail ti mountain bike revived; new Nolichuky trail bike

Litespeed has brought back their Unicoi model as a lightweight, short travel soft tail using a dual spring design hidden inside the frame. For more…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2018

SOC18: Noble Bikes re-launch along with new Flat Mount 180 brake standard

After a bit of a hiatus, Noble Bikes used Sea Otter 2018 to re-launch the brand with gravel, cross, and even a full suspension mountain…

Written by Zach Overholt April 25, 2018

SOC18: Prototype gravel, XC & enduro tires from IRC, Hutchinson and Panaracer

The new IRC Boken dropped a “k” from the name since we first saw the prototype at Interbike, but now it’s officially in the lineup…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2018

SOC18: FSA goes WideR for mountain bike wheels, converts prior models for gravel

FSA’s mountain bike wheels now have categories – AGX for Adventure, Gravel and Cyclocross; and WideR for mountain bikes of all types. The AGX line…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2018

SOC18: New Mavic XA35 Pro Carbon mountain bike wheels, tan sidewall gravel tires & more!

Mavic introduced their first full carbon mountain bike wheels in 2016 as the XA Pro, which had 26mm internal widths and used an asymmetric profile.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 24, 2018

SOC18: Atomik Carbon DH35 adds downhill strength w/ FoamCore Technology

When Atomik Carbon launched their fat bike and plus bike wheels, they wanted to build a carbon rim that was strong but still had good…

Written by Zach Overholt April 24, 2018

SOC18: Enduro Bearings upgrades SRAM Eagle, DUB with ceramic bearing options

Enduro Bearings has added their own take on ceramic bearing pulley upgrades for the SRAM Eagle group. They start with an alloy center for stiffness,…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 24, 2018

SOC18: Veer Belt Drive works on any bicycle frame…by cutting the belt

The one major constraint to using a belt drive on a bicycle is that the frame needs a break somewhere on the driveside rear triangle…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 24, 2018

SOC18: Alchemist RR2 adds new angle on hub engagement for 1240g XC carbon wheels

Italian wheel brand Alchemist Bicycles debuted their XC/Marathon RR wheels in 2014 as a mostly symmetric but still unique set of carbon-rimmed mountain bike wheels.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 24, 2018

SOC18: New mountain bike grips (and a glove) from ODI, VP and Lizard Skins

Lizard Skins’ latest mountain bike grips are the complex shaped Charger Evo, which come in slide-on and lock-on versions, including a slide-on with a short…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 23, 2018

SOC18: Argon18 Dark Matter gravel bike helps you find the dirt particles

Last fall, Argon18 introduced the Krypton endurance road bike, which they called their “most engineered bike ever”, and was a departure from their traditionally racy…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 23, 2018