Santa Cruz Announces New Colors and Kits for Bullit and Vala CC eMTBs, Plus “Lite” Builds The popular Vala and Bullit CC eMTBs get new frame colors and component specs, and Santa Cruz introduces “Lite” builds for the Vala Written by Jeremy Benson April 24, 2026
The Felt Breed Gravel Bike is Back with a Substantially Lighter Frame & Improved Aerodynamics Race DNA is still in Felt’s Breed Gravel bike, but now the platform cuts drag by over 10% and reduces weight by over 22% Written by Travis Reill April 24, 2026
The Reactor Aero V2 Super Bike by No22 is Finally Ready for Production. Really. The No.22 Reactor Aero is finally ready for production orders, and the frameset will set you back over $10k Written by Ron Frazelle April 24, 2026
Updated: Wolf Tooth is About to Introduce Their Own US-Made Hubs w/ ENVE Internals Hiding in plain sight, Wolf Tooth Components looks to have some new hubs in the works. Maybe launching soon? Written by Zach Overholt April 23, 2026
Daysaver Launches Three New Day-Saving Products, All Under $100 Somehow Ron always manages to meet with Daysaver at the beer garden… Written by Ron Frazelle April 23, 2026
Kenda’s New Dagger XC Race-Day Speed, Trail Control & Comes In 32″ We got a peek at Kenda’s new Dagger tire at Sea Otter Classic. It looks like a very smart new option for modern XC and… Written by Jordan Villella April 23, 2026
Meet AllOver Apparel and the Lookout & Argos “Go Everywhere” Overalls AllOver Apparel offer action/adventure focused overalls for everything! Written by Ron Frazelle April 23, 2026
2026 Sea Otter Sneak Peek: Aventon’s New eGravel Prototype Teases Lighter Motor Aventon teases a new eGravel bike prototype at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic Written by Ron Frazelle April 22, 2026
Projekt 1919 Is the Latest Component Brand to Offer High End Square Taper Cranks One of the founders of 5DEV partners with 107 year old component brand new brand to launch a consumer-facing division called Projekt 1919. Written by Ron Frazelle April 22, 2026
Marley Blonsky Brings More Joy to Cycling with New Kids Book & SHREDLY Collection Marley Blonsky’s new book & clothing are bringing the same message to both: you do not have to fit the old mold to belong on… Written by Jordan Villella April 22, 2026
TRP Introduces Two New 4-Piston Brakes to the EVO Family: The EVO Expert & Comp TRP is building the EVO Family of brakes. Last year, they introduced the EVO Pro; this year, they add the EVO Expert and EVO Comp Written by Travis Reill April 22, 2026
Strider Introduces 4.9 lb Composite-Framed 12 Comp Balance Bike Kids bike brand Strider releases the 12 Comp, a 12″ wheeled balance bike with a lightweight composite frame. Written by Steve Fisher April 22, 2026
Specialized Releases Long-Anticipated S-Works Demo 11 w/ HighGear Drive Co-developed with SRAM Custom drivetrain? Gearbox by another name? Whatever it is, it adds 30mm of ground clearance and makes for a faster bike… Written by Travis Reill April 21, 2026
32″ Gravel Bikes of Sea Otter 2026: Fewer Than the MTBs, But They’re Coming We went to Sea Otter thinking 32″ was for MTB, and left wanting to try it for gravel Written by Zach Overholt April 21, 2026
Swing up to 375lbs with 1UP USA’s New RakAttach XL & 32″ Wheel Adaptors Looks like you’ll need some adapters to use your 1UP rack with 32″ wheels, plus a new support structure for the RakAttach XL Written by Ron Frazelle April 21, 2026
32” Mountain Bikes of Sea Otter 2026: All the Big Wheeled Bikes We Could Find There were lots of 32” MTBs to see at Sea Otter, but most of the major players still aren’t showing their cards. Written by Jeremy Benson April 20, 2026
Meet Shredline Bicycle Co. Rising From One Ghosts Ashes Shredline Bicycle Co is a supergroup of folks from the broader cycling world who are hell-bent on making something awesome. Written by Jordan Villella April 20, 2026
SRAM Eagle S-Series Combines 9 Groups into 3, Adds New UDH Half Mount SRAM Half Mount looks pretty interesting, but it may only be offered on the lowest end group? Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2026
Spotted: Mess Werk Power Pedals Tucked away near the FSA and Prologo booths was a very small table with a very interesting power meter pedal design. A German company named… Written by Jordan Villella April 19, 2026
Spotted: Unreleased Mavic Comete 50 – Shoes – 32″ Alloy Wheels Jordan spotted some cool 32″ alloy mountain bike wheels, new unreleased Comete 50 race rockets, and an “M” strap styled all-around road shoe. Written by Jordan Villella April 18, 2026
2026 Sea Otter Classic Overland Rig Roundup Plus an Off-road Buggy and a Harley 2026 SOC brings the Overland rigs, check ’em out! Written by Ron Frazelle April 18, 2026
Sea Otter Classic Find: Untapped Adds Maple-Fueled Recovery Drink Mixes The new recovery lineup takes the brand’s maple-first nutrition approach and carries it into the post-ride part of the day. Written by Jordan Villella April 18, 2026
Prologo Proxim W460 is a Gravity-specific MTB Saddle For Extra Control on Extreme Trails Updated Prologo Proxim W460 gravity mountain bike saddle promises more comfort, control & impact-resistance for tackling technical terrain. Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2026
Spotted at Sea Otter: 32″ Mullets are Already a Thing Neko Mullaly is racing a 32″ mullet Frameworks bike in the Sea Otter downhill, plus Revel’s mixed wheel titanium hardtail setup. Written by Jeremy Benson April 17, 2026
Tune Nano Gravel 45 Carbon Wheels Go Light & Wide Tune Nano Gravel 45 carbon wheels are 45mm deep, 30mm hooked inside, yet just 1355g for the pair making some killer lightweight gravel all-rounders! Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2026
Sea Otter Classic Day One: Jordan’s Favorite Finds Check out Jordan’s favorite wild and wonderful gear finds from day one of the Sea Otter Classic: gels, shoes, hydration vest, and more! Written by Jordan Villella April 17, 2026
3T Ultra² Italia Gravel Bike, Made of Fusion Carbon in Italy at Little Extra Cost: Review Review: New 3T Ultra² Italia endurance gravel bike uses smart Fusion Carbon to deliver a made-in-Italy at a 33% lower price! Written by Cory Benson April 17, 2026
It’s been 15 Years Since Marin Released an XC Bike… Introducing the TAM Marin named their new XC bike, the TAM, after Marin County’s Mt. Tam, which is arguably one of mountain biking’s birthplaces Written by Travis Reill April 17, 2026
Sea Otter 2026’s Weird, Wacky, Unique, and a Little Bit Funky At the Sea Otter Classic, there are new bikes, new clothing, new shoes, new helmets, new, new, new….and then there is the fringe Written by Travis Reill April 17, 2026
Teravail Rolls Out New 32″ Tires & Rims at Sea Otter Classic Teravail launches two new 32″ tires and a carbon Rim! Written by Ron Frazelle April 17, 2026
