Praxis Works Uses Hinged Gears to Create Unique Prototype HiT Transmission
“What’s the most interesting thing you’ve seen?” That’s always a popular question at trade shows. This year at Sea Otter, I found myself coming back to the HiT or Hinged Transmission from Praxis as the answer. All photos c. Bikerumor unless noted Praxis has been working on their gearbox for quite a while at this […]
Prototype Cane Creek MTB Inverted Suspension Fork Joins the Party at Sea Otter
One day after spotting the RAD Prototype inverted fork from Fox, Cane Creek is taking their turn for some prototype teasing. Propped up on the back table in their booth, a much larger inverted suspension fork was sitting next to its smaller gravel cousins. Much like the Fox RAD fork situation, Cane Creek isn’t divulging […]
Odyssey Optis Pneumatic Tubeless Tire Insert Divides Tire into Two Tunable Air Chambers
One of the most interesting new tubeless insert products at the Sea Otter Classic is being pioneered by a brand synonymous with BMX. The Odyssey Optis Tubeless Tire Insert is the product of 10 years of work by Design Engineer George French, and it’s way more than your typical foam tire insert. Instead, Optis uses […]
Spotted: RAD Prototype Fox Inverted Suspension Fork
As if the news of the new Fox 34 SL, 36, and 36 SL wasn’t enough, it appears that Fox has something even bigger in the works. We’ve heard rumors about an inverted fork from the legendary suspension brand, and those rumors seem to be confirmed at Sea Otter. We spotted the new fork on […]
Robert Axle Project Introduces the Axle Plug: An 8g Tubeless Plugger Tool for RAP & Chris King Axles
Flats happen. And if you’re running tubeless, one of the best tools to get you back rolling is a tubeless plugger tool. Time is often of the essence in these repairs, so it helps to have a plugger loaded and ready to go at a moment’s notice. To that effect, Robert Axle Project (RAP) is […]
Salsa Unveils New MTB Lineup with Refreshed Spearfish, Blackthorn 125 & 145, Notch eMTB
Salsa is ready for the dirt this season with a new range of bikes. While there are some similar names in the mix, the lineup has been completely refreshed from the XC-oriented Spearfish to the hard-charging Notch eMTB. Salsa will be showing off the new lineup at the Sea Otter Classic this week, but you […]
The Sierra Trailblazer: Win A One-of-a-kind Bike Supporting Trails & Recovery in the Lost Sierra
For the eighth year in a row, Paul Component Engineering is back with a one-of-a-kind build for Sierra Nevada. In what’s become a Sea Otter Classic tradition, the bike commissioned by Sierra Nevada will be on display at the show, and then given away to raise money for a non-profit. This year, the “Sierra Trailblazer” […]
OneUp V2 Handlebar Gets More Compliant, Adds Dedicated 760mm Size
As riders look to squeeze out every bit of performance and comfort from their bikes, handlebar compliance remains a hot topic. OneUp Components has been ahead of the game since introducing their ovalized handlebar back in 2019, and now that same bar gets a significant compliance boost with V2. Depending on the size and rise, […]
6D Alterra Light Weight Full Face Helmet Brings ODS Tech to Enduro
It’s been a while since we’ve heard from 6D helmets, but after four years in the making, their new Alterra Enduro helmet is finally here. Designed to offer complete protection for aggressive mountain biking or e-biking, the helmet is built around 6D’s Omni-Directional Suspension system, which is their own patented way of addressing linear and […]
New WTB Solano, Solano SL & Rocket Saddles Deliver Unique Fusion Form Comfort
WTB claims that when it comes to saddles, their goal is to create the most state-of-the-art on the market. To get there, they have been dialing comfort saddle-by-saddle with their Fusion Form concept. This allows them to tune the thickness and stiffness of the saddle base to the individual needs of the saddle rather than […]
