Event Coverage Archives

Cinelli Nemo Tig Gravel brings classic Italian steel to US dirt roads

Cinelli gets a reboot in the US with new ownership, a new HQ and warehouse, and fresh finishes for their steel and alloy gravel bikes.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 03, 2023

Salsa Cycles Crank Up the Heat with Prototype eMTB & Gravel eBikes!

From the looks of things at Sea Otter, Salsa Cycles is the next brand to venture into the world of eBikes. Not-so-hidden in their booth…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2023

Alexey Vermeulen’s killer custom painted ENVE MOG gravel bike…with Willie!

Alexey Vermeulen and Willie the Weiner Dog show off their new custom-painted ENVE MOG for Unbound, plus two more beautiful new colors and graphic schemes.

Written by Tyler Benedict May 02, 2023

Fox Introduces Their First Visor-free Helmet, the Crossframe Pro for Downcountry & Gravel

With a history in motocross and gravity-fueled mountain biking, Fox Racing is known for its aggressive aesthetic. So it may raise a few eyebrows then…

Written by Zach Overholt May 02, 2023

Wheels Manufacturing adds Single-Speed cog kit for XD freehubs

You’ll soon be able to convert your SRAM XD driver equipped wheels into single speed with the Wheels Mfg Solo-XD conversion kit. But that’s not…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2023

Roundup: Best Overland & Vanlife vehicles from Sea Otter 2023

Here’s an incredible rabbit hole of awesome offroad, overland, camper van, and other modded vehicles from Sea Otter Classic, complete with links so you can…

Written by Tyler Benedict May 01, 2023

The Poseidon Norton Takes a Stab at Affordable Hardtail MTBs

Southern California’s Poseidon Bikes had their new mountain bike, The Norton, on display at this year’s Sea Otter Classic. Poseidon Bikes is a company that…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 01, 2023

Old Man Mountain Has a New Basket, Pannier & Trunk Bag + Velcro Branding!

The amount of excitement that I had for the new Old Man Mountain basket that I teased about last year, might be considered a bit…

Written by Ron Frazelle May 01, 2023

Pro Bike Check: Keegan Swenson’s Santa Cruz Blur w/ Prototype RockShox SID

The trade show is only a piece of the events at the Sea Otter Classic; racing is still a part of the festival. This year…

Written by Jordan Villella April 29, 2023

3D Printed Roundup: Helmets, Saddles, Bikes & Banana Holders

3D printing has had a place in the bike industry for many years now. Lately though, it seems to have really exploded. Part of that…

Written by Zach Overholt April 27, 2023

Stashed SpaceRail Bike Storage Gets a Freestanding Prototype

It wasn’t until day three of the ’23 Sea Otter Classic that Elliot Tanner, the Founder/CEO of Stashed finally flagged me down to show me…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 27, 2023

Blackheart Bike Co’s Slick New Titanium Road Rocket

It was pretty cool accidentally running into Zach Lambert, the founder of Blackheart Bike Co. at the food court (if you can even call it…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 26, 2023

Better Bolts adds color-matched compression knobs & upgraded Ti bolt kits

More than just a titanium bolt upgrade, Better Bolt’s kits offer performance and functional upgrades across the bike, even for something as simple as an…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2023

Diamondback Yowie short-travel MTB looks rad; Haanjo gravel bikes updated

The new Diamondback Yowie short-travel mountain bike looks like the perfect “downcountry” ripper, and the upcoming Haanjo gravel bikes get more capable with some very…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 25, 2023

Ron’s Roundup: Awesomely Interesting Bikes of the 2023 Sea Otter Classic

There was a lot to see at this year’s SOC. You could find everything from really neat new bikes and parts to some pretty kick-ass…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 25, 2023

Box Components Refines Flagship Box One 9-Speed Drivetrain

Regarding how many gears you need on your mountain bike, Southern California’s Box Components has been preaching “nine is fine” for some time now. And…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 24, 2023

PUSH teases moto-inspired inverted suspension fork

Push Industries’ upcoming upside down suspension fork is aimed at the Trail and Enduro crowd. Official details are under wraps, but there’s a lot we…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 23, 2023

SR Suntour shows lighter, upgraded gravel, enduro & kids forks

The 2024 SR Suntour forks bring revised dampers, air springs, and options for gravel bikes, enduro, and youth bikes.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 22, 2023

Sea Otter Classic: Panaracer Adds New GravelKing Sizes

The gravel tire kings, Panaracer Tires releases some exciting new sizes to their iconic GravelKing line and updated additions to their Agilest Road group. I…

Written by Ron Frazelle April 21, 2023

K-Edge adds direct mounts for Hammerhead, Roval & Madone

New Hammerhead Karoo 2 direct mounts, fresh laser etched designs, and updated direct mount units for Roval and Madone handlebars join the family.

Written by Tyler Benedict April 21, 2023

New Wolf Tooth ReMote Pro Has Ground-Breaking Adjustability at the Lever

To get the most out of your dropper post, the lever needs to be in the right place at the right time. Having a dropper…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2023

The Sierra Recycler is Built from Recycled & Reused Parts: You Can Win it at Sea Otter!

For the 6th year in a row, Sierra Nevada is partnering with PAUL Component Engineering and a bunch of other great brands to dream up…

Written by Zach Overholt April 20, 2023

Taipei Show Design Winners: More Weird & Wonderful New Cycling Tech

More wonderful and weird (And Award-Winning!) stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show. From bikes to bags, hubs to brakes, and even a user-serviceable e-bike…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 11, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Wheels, Drivetrain & Vanlife

Wheels, rims, hubs, and a bit of drivetrain stuff from the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show, plus a quick romp around Dirty Formosa’s outdoor pavilion of…

Written by Tyler Benedict April 10, 2023

Team DSM, Jumbo-Visma To Race Paris-Roubaix with Tire Pressure Control Systems

It’s easy enough to call the new systems a “revolutionary innovation.” This Sunday, two pro teams will put it to the test.

Written by Andrew McLemore April 07, 2023

Taipei Show Tech Randoms: Cockpits & Components

Tons of new tech for your touchpoints, from handlebars and bar tape, to lights, fenders, and bags, plus lots of saddles and saddle-adjacent bits.

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023

17 Weird & Wonderful Bikes From the Taipei Cycle Show 2023

From gorgeous to functional to straight-up oddities, the concepts and complete bikes shown in Taipei were a beautiful mix of lust-worthy gravel bikes to very…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 30, 2023

Maxxis Adding Eco-Friendly Tire Casings From Seawastex Recycled Fishing Nets

Maxxis is testing nylon casings woven from recycled nylon, created from used and discarded fishing nets. If you love baby sea turtles, here’s your bicycle…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 29, 2023

Topeak’s 10g Carbon Bottle Cage, Pump Work Stands, Bikepacking Bags, and More!

Ultralight bottle cages for road, gravel, and MTB, multipurpose floor pumps, frame bags, strap-on fenders, tool rolls, and lots more interesting new stuff coming from…

Written by Tyler Benedict March 28, 2023