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SOC15: FSA Teases New Dual Pivot K-Force Brake, Vision adds Tri Max Aero Brakes, Carbon SI Aerobars, Updates Metron TT Crank

With all of the excitement around road disc brakes, you’d almost forget that the majority of road bikes are still running traditional rim brakes. If you…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2015

SOC15: Wilier brings 903 TRB mountain bike stateside, updates Cento Uno aero seatpost

Admittedly, it’s a little weird seeing Wilier emblazoned on the top tube of a full suspension mountain bike, but the 903 TRB does look the part.…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2015

SOC15: Hands on with New Rever Dual Piston MCX1 Mechanical Disc Brake Plus Actual Weights

After introducing the newest mechanical disc brake for road and cross just before Sea Otter, Rever (pronounced like revere) was on hand in California for us…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2015

SOC15: Yeti’s Ride Driven Clothing Collection Offers Turquoise Threads for Men and Women

Ok, so it may not be as cool as a new Yeti mountain bike, but when Yeti introduces new clothing it still gains attention. When asked…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2015

SOC15: Xentis Squad 4.2 and 5.8 Wheels Get Ultrawide for 2016

No matter how good a wheel is today, the big question everyone seems to be asking is yeah, but how wide is the rim? This…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2015

SOC15: First look at new ultra wide 29er rims from Derby

Founded in 2012, Derby Rims was one of the first manufacturers to bring ultra wide rims to the market. In addition to being at the forefront…

Written by Saris Mercanti April 30, 2015

SOC15: Morpheus Offers 2 Kids’ Bikes in 1 with Vimana Jr, Vimana Gen 2 & V-Slope on the Way

More riders than ever are looking to pass down their love of mountain biking to their offspring which also means more riders are looking for…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2015

SOC15: Deity Components Teases TMac Signature, Introduces BladeRunner Pedals, BlackLabel Bars, and Micro DM, Cavity 35 Stems

Deity’s roots may lie in the dirt jump scene, but these days their namesake components are just as likely to be found on the DH…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2015

SOC15: See Through the Mist with Ryders’ New Anti Fog Eyewear Collection

By this point it’s official – Ryders almost always has the most creative booth at a trade show. Between parking a DeLorean in the middle…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2015

SOC15: HT Components Shows off X2 Clipless, Teases Trail Pedals Plus a look at Smanie saddles

HT components is a brand that has a long history, but has recently been gaining a lot of steam with their pedals under the likes of…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2015

SOC15: Hope 10 and 11 Speed Wide Range Cassettes, Full Boost Hubs, and Wild Show bikes

Hope Tech is nearing production of their new wide range cassettes which should be music to riders’ ears – if they are running a Hope Evo…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2015

SOC15: Sneak Peek – Abbey Bike Tools’ Suspension Top Cap Sockets

I’ve said it before, but I think it’s safe to say I have a thing for tools. When I heard from Jason Quade that Abbey…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2015

SOC15: Marzocchi adds big travel 350 Plus 27.5+ forks, more details on dropper post

Marzocchi’s opened up their 35mm stanchioned 350 fork series to a 350 Plus to fit the new 27.5+ wheels and tires. Like Fox’s plus fork,…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 29, 2015

SOC15: Foundry Harrow Evolves into New Valmont and Camrock TA and QR Cross Bikes

They may be a departure from Foundry’s initial vision of matte black on black frames, but at the core their new models still have the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 29, 2015

SOC15: Bulls Bikes Charges into United States with Consumer Direct Sales

As a relative unknown to the U.S. consumer, Bulls Bikes is hoping to stake their claim here with consumer direct sales of performance oriented bikes.…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2015

SOC15: Giro Dime and Quarter Change the Entry Point to MIPS, Introduces New Grinduro Race Format

The big news at the trade shows last year for Giro was that along with Bell they had partnered with MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System)…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2015

SOC15: Franco Bicycles introduces the Grimes steel adventure road bike

Franco Bicycles decorated Inno Racks’ booth with bikes, showing off a killer limited edition Honda Repsol Moto GP inspired paint scheme. Franco’s known more for…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 28, 2015

SOC15: Magura USA Turns 40, Celebrates with Custom 1975 Cadillac, Raceline Yellow MT7 Brakes

If you’re going to have an anniversary celebration, the Sea Otter Classic seems as good a backdrop as any. Aside from the 25th anniversary of…

Written by Zach Overholt April 28, 2015

SOC15: Masi revamps Evoluzione race bike, plus beautiful new steel touring and carbon fondo bikes

Masi’s planning a bit of a renaissance with four new models, two steel and two carbon, each with a bit different intended use. Above is…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 28, 2015

SOC15: Lake Adds Floating Boa for Enduro, More Coverage, Updates MXZ 303, and New Flat Soled Boots

You probably know Lake as more of a road or XC shoe company, but over the years they have done it all. While the new…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2015

SOC15: Gamut Shows New Guides, Bash Guards, Production Pedals and More

Gamut has been on the gravity scene for years as a rider owned company that has their roots in chain guides. After years of making attractive,…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2015

SOC15: Marin Celebrates 30 Years with 27+ Pine Mountain 1, Four Corners Touring Rig, Plus Vintage Collection

Between Marin’s booth and the Subaru exhibit, vintage bike nerds should have had a great time at Sea Otter. While Sea Otter was celebrating 25…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2015

SOC15: Inno Racks adds slick new locking aero roof trays, simplifies wheel size adjustments

Inno Racks has introduced new fork mounts for their roof trays and aero base rack system that slot and lock directly into the base bars…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 27, 2015

SOC15: Kappius goes wide, adds Boost 148 hubs & partners with Wolf Tooth Components

Since inception, Kappius Components’ trademark feature has been their modified SRAM domed cassettes, whether for road or mountain, to fit on their oversized freehub body…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 26, 2015

SOC15: Closeup look at new Turner Burner, Sultan 27.5+ and Cyclosys cyclocross bike

Just before Sea Otter, Turner Bikes teased three new models with limited details: The all-new Cyclosys cyclocross bike, a completely redesigned Burner and a Sultan…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2015

SOC15: Kenda adds new sizes, ship dates for Nexcavator and ultralight Saber

Kenda unveiled the Saber XC racing mountain bike tire at the Taipei Cycle Show, and now we’ve got a little more info on the casings…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 24, 2015

Subaru Blends Automotive and Bike History for 25th Sea Otter Classic

We often joke that if you’re trying to find a bike event just follow the Subarus and Elements. Judging by the number of people stopping…

Written by Zach Overholt April 24, 2015

SOC15: MRP Shows Thru Axle Fat Fork, Updated Guides, Finished Wave Rings, More

MRP is still probably best known for their chain guides, but they have been in the fork market for a long time. Previously known as…

Written by Zach Overholt April 24, 2015

Bike Check: Geoff Gulevich’s Rocky Mountain Slayer SS with Prototype Manitou Fork

Gully gets all the cool parts. That’s not surprising though considering is always entertaining both on and off the bike, plus a genuinely nice guy…

Written by Zach Overholt April 24, 2015

SOC15: Hands on with the Recon Jet Smart Glasses

The future is a confusing place. Cars are still on the ground, I have to pour my own coffee in the morning, and a complete…

Written by Zach Overholt April 23, 2015

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Is Your Bike Rack Ready for 32″ Wheels? Here’s All the Compatible Hitch Racks We Found at Sea Otter

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Cycling Shoes

DRIFT Enters the MTB Scene With the ARC Waterproof Clip-In Shoe

DRIFT shoes joins the MTB realm! Their debut ARC model is a waterproof lace-up, full grain leather clip-in mountain bike shoe.

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Bike Types

Mondraker Celebrates 10 Years of the Crafty E-MTB Platform with the Crafty Unlimited Icon

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Unior Introduces 32” Compatible Pro Truing Stand 2.1 and Upgrade Kit for 2.0

Like it or not, 32” wheels are here, and Unior is rolling out a new Truing Stand and upgrade kit to build and work on…

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News

Adios Sea Otter Classic, Until Next Year: Parting Words & Some Random Photos

Saying goodbye to the 2026 SOC, with some parting words and a photo dump

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Prototypes & Concepts

Gloria Scarsi Nearly Cost Gates €100K, As Both MS & AON Close In On the Belted Purse

The Gates Belted Purse almost got paid out this weekend as 3 Elite Women landed in the top-5 at the UCI DH World Cup in…

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Zach’s Sea Otter Randoms: A ‘Pregnant’ Rim, BLUE Ponds, Performance Enhancing Sunscreen & More

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Bicycle Reviews

Specialized S-Works Epic 9 First Ride Impressions: $15k Buys a Very Fast, Light Bike

A super fast ride – Specialized Epic 9 takes the place of three bikes in the Epic lineup. But can the XC race world stomach…

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