Advocacy & Industry News

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

2026 Sea Otter Classic Kick-Off Gallery – A Few Cool Vintage Bikes of Day One

In spite of all the new bikes around, there are still a number of cool vintage bikes to see.

Written by Ron Frazelle April 17, 2026

ARI Signal Sneak Peek: Wait, That’s a Ridable Prototype 32″ Fox 34 SL Fork, Isn’t It!

A prototype 32″ Fox 34 SL suspension fork, alloy 32″ ARI Signal Peak XC bike & Industry Nine Solix carbon wheels. All 3 found in…

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2026

Forbidden Bikes Launches the Dreadnought E – Big Travel, Full Power, Zero Hesitation!

Forbidden Bike Co. announces the Dreadnought E, a long-travel, Avinox powered eMTB built to shred gnarly descents.

Written by Steve Fisher April 16, 2026

Specialized Levo 4 EVO Turns Super Natural eMTB into Proper eEnduro Shredder eBike

Specialized extended and beefed-up their popular Levo 4 all-mountain eMTB to create the new Levo 4 EVO 170mm/180mm e-enduro ebike everyone was asking for…

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2026

Cane Creek Invert Enduro Suspension Fork Gets Official, and it’s Competitively Priced

More travel, more stiffness, and less money than a Fox Podium.

Written by Travis Reill April 16, 2026

The LOOK G85 Cezal – Fast & Playful Gravel Bike With Real Race Intent

LOOK’s new Cezal G85 gravel bike blends road-bred sharpness with off-road style. Boasting 50mm tire clearance, suspension compatibility, integrated storage.

Written by Jordan Villella April 16, 2026

Iconic Red Brembo Brakes Hit MTB Market with Unique Rider Adjustability: First Rides

Brembo’s iconic red brakes are finally ready for mountain bikers, offering unprecedented adjustability to dial-in and fine-tune the perfect braking to make you faster!

Written by Cory Benson April 16, 2026