Sea Otter Classic

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

SOC18: Kona celebrates 30 years with Big Honzo Carbon, Process 29 Carbon, Operator 29, more

When Kona wasn’t celebrating their 30th birthday with a massive bowling party, they were on hand at the Sea Otter Classic to show off a…

Written by Zach Overholt April 23, 2018

SOC18: Zipp adds 454 NSW & 303 Firecrest tubulars; Ergo gravel bars & better tires

Formerly only for pros, the Zipp 454 NSW tubular is now for sale to anyone, and it’ll come in rim and disc brake versions. Joining…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 23, 2018

SOC18: New DVO Sapphire 34 hits the trail; plus Topaz 2 for Giant Trance, Reign

Initially developed for their team riders, the DVO Topaz 2 rear shock will hit the market for Giant Reign and Trance owners looking to upgrade.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2018

SOC18: Alchemy Arktos 29er goes big on travel, wheel size & axle width

Introduced in 2015, the Alchemy Arktos trail bike used 27.5″ wheels and a new suspension design from David Earle. It’s been very well received, but…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2018

SOC18: Race Face adds colors to carbon cranks and alloy Turbine, 820 35mm risers bars

Race Face used their Sea Otter booth to show off a full spectrum of color options for their alloy bars, which have color-matched grips for…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2018

Bikerumor Friday Yard Sale #020 – Talking gravel at Sea Otter w/ Paul Components

This episode comes at ya from Sea Otter Classic 2018, where Tyler sits down with Paul Price of Paul Component and Billy Sinkford of Echos…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2018

SOC18: Challenge finally goes tubeless with new Gravel Grinder TLR tire, more coming

The new Challenge Gravel Grinder TLR is their first tubeless ready tire, but there’s plenty more to come. It uses a similar tread pattern as…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 20, 2018

Paul Components creates the ultimate beer run bike – The Sierra Shredder

If you’re anything like me, you’ll agree that bikes and beer are the best partners since peanut butter and jelly. I’ve seen trails named after…

Written by Steve Fisher April 20, 2018

SOC18: Prototype Niner Magic Carpet Ride full suspension gravel road bike

What started last year as a RKT mountain bike with drop bars turned into an alloy test mule that we saw during our headquarters tour.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 19, 2018

SOC18: New tech from Shimano, Kogel, Handske, Hiplok, Cush Core & Stages

Kogel Bearings has added an oversized pulley wheelset for Shimano’s latest Dura-Ace R9100 and Ultegra R8000 rear derailleurs. Not only do they upsize the lower…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 19, 2018

SOC18: Syncros Silverton SL one-piece, full carbon 1250g mountain bike wheels

In a world of incremental gains, getting a big improvement in speed and acceleration is just that: Big. Syncros takes the most important place to…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 19, 2018

Wolf Tooth Components turns out Precision Headsets, made in Minnesota

Wolf Tooth Components turned up with a full range of high-quality, sealed bearing headsets made in the US. Built for all weather conditions, WTC spent…

Written by Cory Benson April 19, 2018