Sea Otter Classic

Skratch Labs finally lets you drink your calories (and explains with LEGO bricks) [Remote Otter]

The entire premise of Skratch Labs’ hydration formula was that you drink your hydration, eat your calories. But some athletes really don’t like eating on…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2020

Lezyne hides puncture repair kit inside new CNC Tubeless Drive Pump & more! [Remote Otter]

The new Lezyne CNC Tubeless Drive hand pump hides a complete puncture repair kit inside it’s handle! Designed to fix mountain bike and gravel bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 20, 2020

ENVE show all-new AM 30 MTB wheel plus new 45 & 64 carbon road wheels [Remote Otter]

The new ENVE Composites Foundation Collection of road and mountain bike wheelsets are still made in the US, and still have a load of ENVE…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 20, 2020

Boyd explains their new Trailblazer Carbon & CCC alloy XC/Gravel wheels [Remote Otter]

Introduced earlier this year, the latest Boyd Cycling wheels offer lightweight yet sturdy new carbon and alloy wheelsets for XC mountain biking and gravel racers.…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 20, 2020

Santa Cruz Bicycles goes “Between Two Berms”, explains the Heckler eMTB [Remote Otter]

We’re pretty stoked to bring you the very first episode of Between Two Berms, a video originally created to help Santa Cruz Bikes inform their…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 18, 2020

Kuat one-bike add-ons for NV 2.0 racks let you carry three bikes to the trailhead [Remote Otter]

Kuat have updated their bicycle rack line-up for 2020, dropping one-bike add-ons for their NV Base and NV 2.0 racks. This offers a more compact…

Written by Jessie-May Morgan April 17, 2020

K-Edge adds top tube, bar-stem & Trek Madone mounts, plus Race Chain Guide [Remote Otter]

Lamenting that less-than-sturdy integrated mount for your new Trek Madone? Or stuck strapping an eyesore of a mount to your sleek one-piece handlebar-stem combo? K-Edge…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 17, 2020

GU Energy adds Cola-flavored gel, Salted Lime Chews [Remote Otter]

Need to refresh your palate? GU’s new Cola Me Happy energy gel mimics the most popular brown soda flavor, and their Salted Lime chews come…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 16, 2020

Rotor unveils KAPIC Carbon cranks, INspider power meter & more! [Remote Otter]

Rotor already makes some of the lightest, stiffest cranks out there, with tons of power meter options. Now there’s two more: The all-new Kapic Carbon…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 15, 2020

Paul Component teams up w/ Sierra Nevada Brewing, makes Sierra Explorer custom bike

Paul Component announced a new collaboration with Sierra Nevada Brewing – The Sierra Explorer. Made by BTCHN Bikes, with a host of nice parts from…

Written by Greg Kopecky January 03, 2020

Friday Roundup: Catch & release Trout 9 RDO, win a Niner, ride Gravelation & more!

Must See: Niner’s custom Greenback Cutthrout Trout RIP 9 RDO – First off, I’m sorry this isn’t the Niner you can win, you’ll have to…

Written by Cory Benson December 13, 2019

Panzer shapes up anti-flat tire inserts for gravel, adds slick new sealant

Panzer are the latest to scale their lightweight, anti-pinch flat tire inserts developed for gravity mountain bikes down to a lighter, more narrow application for…

Written by Cory Benson June 03, 2019

Pactimo cycling clothing adds more comfortable fits, unique pieces, & new colors

It can be difficult to keep up with a clothing company like Pactimo since it seems like they’re constantly updating their line. That’s not great for…

Written by Zach Overholt May 14, 2019

Roundup: More killer packs and bags from Stashers, USWE, Fidlock & Henty

Need to carry more beverage on your rides? Whether it’s for staying hydrated during, or post ride consumption, there were plenty of options on hand…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 08, 2019

Roundup: New bike care goods from Joe’s, Stan’s, Peaty’s, Muc-Off, MilkIt, Blub & Wend Wax

This year’s Sea Otter had a massive array of tubeless tire sealant introductions and updates, plus a few new faces to the bike care lineup.…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 07, 2019

Clothing roundup: New kits and kicks from Assos, Club Ride, Gore & Unparalleled

Last year, Assos surprised us with an exceptionally good Trail kit for mountain bikers, an unexpected treat from the traditionally road-going brand that earned it…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2019

Speedvagen races prototype mountain bike, cuts into gravel with Rugged Road

Speedvagen has thus far been focused on drop bar bikes, with a mix of custom and ready-made steel bikes for road, cyclocross and, more recently,…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 06, 2019

Roundup: X-Fusion H3C enduro coil shock debuts, fork coming; RST makes proper 20″ forks

The RST Spex brings full size suspension performance to the front of your kids’ mountain bikes, offering air-sprung, adjustable hydraulic damping on 20″ wheel chassis.…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2019

New Sage Titanium’s Skyline disc brake road bike is an everyday racer; plus new MTB

The new Sage Titanium Skyline disc brake road bike has been a long time coming. Or, rather, the original rim brake version has been out…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2019

Ritte stages a comeback, teases new disc brake drop bar bikes

Ritte has been around for about a decade, but lately it’s been headed up by new but familiar faces. When the original founder decided to…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2019

Prologo adds team color saddles w/ matching bar tape, prototype triathlon seat

If you’re already dressing in your favorite team’s kit, might as well go off the deep end with matching saddles, too, right? Now you can,…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2019

Killer new bikepacking frame bags and more from Revelate Designs & Roswheel

Looking for high quality, good looking frame, saddle and handlebar bags for your next bikepacking adventure or all-day gravel ride? Roswheel and Revelate had a…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2019

ELEMNT ROAM GPS leads the adventure w/ color screen, new features, Wahoo simplicity

Wahoo GPS computers have come along way since the early days, but one thing remains the same, “using a bike computer shouldn’t be the hardest…

Written by Zach Overholt May 01, 2019

Roundup: New tech & prototypes from HT, Park Tool, Smith, Togs, Bontrager, Bryton & more!

The 2019 Sea Otter Classic was the largest ever, with a bigger footprint and more booths than any prior year. So it was no surprise…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 30, 2019

318 SH50 helmet transmits tunes & flashing lights w/ MARS smart retention system

While they haven’t quite caught on, the concept of a smart helmet isn’t a new thing. However, most smart helmets integrate the electronics into the…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2019

Osprey hydration packs continue to improve with more comfort, features, & models

Usually when we visit Osprey at tradeshows, they have a few new exciting things to show us. But this year it was more like almost everything…

Written by Zach Overholt April 30, 2019

Revolution Suspension Grips teases Pro Series stem with stealth light and bell mounts

Revolution Suspension Grips is branching out from the grip game with a new prototype aluminum stem. Initially dubbed the Pro Series, these all mountain and…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 30, 2019

Giant brings new 2019 off-road shoe line for gravel, XC, trail, enduro, and more!

Giant continues to update and expand their footwear offerings, hitting more price points and further refining important features. For 2019, they’re rolling out a big…

Written by Greg Kopecky April 29, 2019