Sea Otter Classic

WD-40 expands bike line with aerosol All Conditions Lube; Finish Line eyes eBikes w/ cleaner, chain lube

At this point, you should know that WD-40 Bike is not the same as traditional WD-40. The newer product line is specifically formulated for bicycle…

Written by Zach Overholt May 26, 2017

Oakley clicks into Flak Draft with quick change Prizm lenses, adds new shapes to EV Zero line

Continuing the battle of the fastest lens change, Oakley has a new option of their own in the Flak Draft. The latest incarnation of the…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2017

SOC17 Wheel randoms: Custom colors from Knight Composites & Turner Bikes, Irwin Carbon wheels, American Classic history, more

We may not want to admit it, but color and graphics play a huge part in upgrade-itus. That seems to be especially true when it comes to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2017

SR Suntour Raidon bumps up to 34mm stanchions to keep stiffness high and cost low

Bikes are getting slacker, built with longer travel, and running bigger wheels and tires. It’s no surprise then that suspension forks are also needing to…

Written by Zach Overholt May 24, 2017

SOC17 Gear Randoms: Funky bibs from Funkier, Custom colors from Boa, new pads from POC, more

What has two clips in the middle and nothing on the sides? That would be these wild looking new bibs from Funkier clothing. Turning bib…

Written by Zach Overholt May 23, 2017

Raleigh Stuntman might get the iE treatment, plus new ebikes from Raleigh and Izip are one and the same

One of the more interesting ebikes on display at Sea Otter turns out to be one that may or may not be headed to production.…

Written by Zach Overholt May 23, 2017

SOC17: Sidi doubles up top-mounted Tecno 3 ratchets on new Road Shot Vent, MTB Tiger shoes

From the top, the new Sidi Shot Vent (road) and Tiger (mountain bike) cycling shoes look the same. Both use the same upper with an…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 17, 2017

SOC17: HED Cycling’s house-made carbon hubs & Eroica gravel bike rims getting closer

Prototype front hub is a look into the future of in-house carbon production. Anything carbon from HED is made in their Minneapolis, Minnesota, headquarters (they…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 17, 2017

SOC17: PowerPod adds PowerHouse training app, developed with Hunter Allen

PowerPod has upped the ante for low cost power meters by adding the PowerHouse app to help you start training with power. Their standard unit…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 16, 2017

Smith Attack and Attack Max sun glasses may have fastest lens change yet

In spite of all the technology devoted to making lens changes easier, somehow it still seems more complicated than it should be. Ideally, you should be…

Written by Zach Overholt May 16, 2017

SOC17: Cane Creek’s show stopping yellow Helms up for purchase to benefit IMBA

It was impossible to miss the new Cane Creek Helm suspension forks at Sea Otter – mostly because of the color. In a smart bit…

Written by Zach Overholt May 15, 2017

SOC17: Vittoria explains their Terreno Gravel/Cyclocross tire tech, shows new mountain bike tires

Play Vittoria gave us a look at their new Terreno Tire line a few weeks before Sea Otter, but nothing beats having them explain it…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 11, 2017

SOC17: SRM adds Boost compatible MTB power meters, PC8 wireless updates, and more!

SRM is keeping up with the times by adding a Boost chainline compatible version of their crankarm spider mountain bike power meter. It has a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 11, 2017

SOC17 Roundup: Tools, tape and security from Barfly, SP Gadgets, Kryptonite & Silic1

I first came across Silic1 bar tape when building up the Culprit project road bike early last year. They sent along a pack of it,…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 11, 2017

SOC17: Pit Viper ups style game with Riff Raff, fresh baggage

One of the more pervasive elements of Sea Otter was Pit Viper. As the crew rolled up with volumes of shades to sell, Pit Viper sunglasses…

Written by Anna Schwinn May 10, 2017

Flaer Revo Via saves watts & maintenance with automatic chain lubrication system

We’ve all had those days where we wake up, throw on our favorite kit, pump up the tires, and hit the road. Then after a…

Written by michael gushulak May 09, 2017

SOC17: Topeak’s mini torque tool is cool, Funn gets G-Wide, Granite stands up your bike

Sometimes, things are awesome and worth sharing, but not quite worth a solo post. So here are three sweet new things from three different brands:…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 09, 2017

SOC17: Masi Evoluzione Disc race bike stops in, new alloy cyclocross race frame & Coleman Camp Cup Giramonde

Masi’s paint schemes never disappoint, and this year’s Sea Otter Classic show collection was no different. In the past, a lot of the best ones…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2017

SOC17: New Titanium 29+ monsters from Why Cycles and Voodoo Cycles, and the new Terrene McFly 27+/29+ all terrain tire

If you’re a fan of 29+, titanium, and bikes that might take you deep into the back country for a self supported adventure, you’re in…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2017

SOC17: RideFast Racing introduces U.S. made hubs for same price, updates Livewire 29 trail wheelset

Normally, something like the move from overseas to U.S. made hubs would equal an increase in price. That very reason is why the new hubs…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2017

SOC17: SQlab meets ergo bars in the middle with 12° backsweep 3OX bars

SQlab is always about those ergonomics. When it comes to handlebars, the industry standard seems to sit right around 7-9° of backsweep. For years, SQlab…

Written by Zach Overholt May 05, 2017

SOC17: Last day for Limited Edition Breadwinner W/// Sport Lolo ANTHM collaboration, plus Goodwater all-around MTB

Celebrating a move into their first official facility (previously, the business had been run out of their home garages) and timed for Sea Otter release, Tony…

Written by Anna Schwinn May 05, 2017

SOC17: Osprey TrailKit, BigKit organizes & easily carries all your gear, plus new hydration pack colors

Play Osprey makes suitcases and duffels, and they make hydration packs. Now, they make something in between, helping you get all your gear to and…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2017

SOC17: Atomik spins up prototype magnetic drive hubs, adds AM35 carbon mountain wheels

You may think Atomik Carbon is all about the rim, but they’re always looking at the wheel as a complete package. And if the hub…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2017

SOC17: Gore Bike Wear Rescue jacket gets a full Gore-Tex version B

Already one of my favorite options to stuff in your pack for unplanned weather, the Gore Rescue jacket is about to get even better. Shown…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2017

SOC17: Zerode Taniwha brings Pinion enduro gearbox stateside

For years we’ve been hearing about how gear box bikes may obsolete the traditional drivetrain. It hasn’t happened yet, but with bikes like the Zerode…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2017

SOC17: RockyMounts swings free with 2 bike BackStage, updated MonoRail

It’s been a bit since we saw the BackStage prototype at Interbike, but based on the display at Sea Otter, the RockyMounts BackStage is swinging…

Written by Zach Overholt May 04, 2017

SOC17: RST riding strong w/ Elev8 dropper post, full featured budget enduro fork & more!

RST made my first suspension fork, full of elastomers and with a bolt-on crown and steerer tube. Since then, they’ve shown some interesting stuff, including…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 04, 2017