Posts in category 2017 Sea Otter Classic

The Kona Maxxis Shimano team picked up where it left off in the Parkway CX Trophy with wins on Day 1 of the 2019 Charm City Cross. Elite Women and Men results.

We profiled it back in April, but the brand-new 2018 Specialized CruX cyclocross bike has been officially unveiled today, and we take another look to see what’s changed..

HT Components? Unless you come from downhill or BMX, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of HT, but the company wants to change that with its M1 clipless pedal.

Mavic has rolled out new hoop options for cyclocross and gravel cyclists, with a long-awaited update to the Open Pro rim, and a 25mm internal width XA Elite wheelset.

Garneau Copper T-Flex shoe has flex for run-up success. Its athletes have raced it, and now its ready for public consumption. We take a look at the top-end shoe.

Shoelaces are back in a big way, and Scott hopes to tie up cyclocross, gravel and mountain bike racers with its MTB RC Lace shoe.

Lake Cycling boasts it has the world’s most adjustable cyclocross/mountain bike shoe with its new MX241 Endurance shoe.

The Spark series from Montreal, Canada-based Opus Bikes offers plenty of value with five options in the $1100 – $1750 range.

Jamis expands the Renegade series for 2017 with five different models including two carbon framed bikes, two steel and one alloy. This bike is targeted towards the commuter, bikepacker, tourer and gravel rider.

Clement’s new Ushuaia alloy wheels offer a solid value in either 700c or 650b size and come in two versions (lightweight and standard). The new MXP 24″ tire offers a narrow, faster option for young riders and the MSO and USH X’Plor gravel tires are available in 50c widths.

If your gravel grinding is more of the light duty kind, the Revelator Sky from KTM might suit your needs and is worth a look.

Sage Titanium is based out of Beaverton, Oregon and its US made frames get some new options and upgrades for 2017. Check out the new PDXCX and Barlow.

We take a look at a new flagship Tiger shoe from Sidi Tiger, a fashionable KMC chain that should outlast trends, & drop in with the KS Zeta &LEV 272 dropper posts.

There was a lot of kidding around at Sea Otter as kids’ bike companies proliferated & showed off new cx-worthy bikes from Islabikes, Cleary, Woom, Prevelo & Frog Bikes.

Polygon Aims Straight for Gravel Recreation with its Bend RV gravel bike. We take a look at the updated alloy SRAM Rival-equipped ride.

The Turner Cyclosys is not a new model but some of the new color schemes are. The bike can also run 700x43c or 650Bx47c tires.

The answer to one bike dreams is the titanium R+, according to Ogden-based Why Cycles. We take a look at the versatile road / gravel / cyclocross machine.

Looking to shed weight from your SPD pedals but don’t want to switch pedals on all your bikes? Xpedo’s Shimano-compatible ti CXR Pro might be the answer.

Hutchinson rolls out its new Overide gravel tire, a new CX+ category, and its now-available Sector 32 pavé tire at Sea Otter. We take a first look.

The 2017 Sea Otter Classic was more than just new bikes, tires and wheels. We take a look at new products that caught our eye from Otto Design Works, HipLok, Praxis Works, 4iiii and Wolf Tooth.

Irwin Cycling, a new brand of wheels in the States, specializes in carbon with high quality bearings and quick-engaging freehubs. We preview the company’s carbon tubeless offerings.

First look: The redesigned 2018 Kona Major Jake carbon cyclocross bike. Kona unveils a new, lighter carbon frame with modern features and new geometry.

Vittoria throws its name into the high-volume tubeless cyclocross tire ring with 40mm options of the Terreno tire line with Dry, Mix and Wet options.

Here is a quick round up of some fresh gear for 2017 including saddles, bike lights, camera and computers mounts and bike packs.

Drop bar mixed terrain riders have never had so many options. Focus Bikes paired its German design with the latest trend in road bikes to create the Paralane. Our first look at the Factory model.

Roval’s latest cyclocross and 29er carbon wheels seek to expand the brand’s identity beyond the shadow of the Big Red S and into cyclocross and gravel.

Cody Kaiser always puts on a show with his bike-handling skills, but at Sea Otter, it was his brand-new 2018 Specialized CruX cyclocross bike that captured much of our attention.

Joe Breeze unleashes three new models for adventure riding, touring and a road plus bike. Read to find out why Breeze is not a trend follower.

Mercury Cycling joins the ever-growing list of companies that are expanding into the gravel market with its new G1 carbon disc wheelset.

Fairdale bikes from Austin, Texas was at the Sea Otter Classic showing its latest bike, a steel gravel bike with disc brakes and wide tires. The Rockitship will be available as a frame and ENVE carbon fork at an affordable price.