Each year, we try to cover as many new cyclocross and gravel products as we can at the Sea Otter Classic. This year our team was on the move, and as our extensive 2018 Sea Otter archive shows, we were able to get to a good number of companies’ booths. Our coverage from Monterey will be wrapping up soon, but today, we take a look at some more of the cyclocross and gravel bikes that caught our eyes during the annual trade show.
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Rodeo Traildonkey 2.0
SRAM had several interesting bikes in its booth. One was a Rodeo Traildonkey 2.0 adventure bike that featured a Force 1 drivetrain with a Quarq DZero power meter, Zipp 303 tubeless wheels and 650b WTB Byway tires.
Rodeo Labs’ Trail Donkey 2.0 is designed with massive tire clearances for all-condition riding. © Cyclocross Magazine
Most radical was the cockpit setup which consisted of a Zipp SL Speed stem and SL 80 Ergo handlebar with Zipp Vuka clip-on aero bars attached, perhaps as a nod to the growing popularity of the extra bars for ultra-endurance gravel events.
Zipp’s Speed Box allows for easy access to small items. © Cyclocross Magazine
The Trail Donkey 2.0 is designed to be dropper post compatible for trail riding. © Cyclocross Magazine
Tire clearance in the back is a massive 700c x 52mm. © Cyclocross Magazine
The Trail Donkey is compatible with quick release and thru-axle wheels by way of replaceable dropouts. © Cyclocross Magazine
Rodeo’s Spork can accept front racks and a 700c x 56mm tire. © Cyclocross Magazine
More info: rodeo-labs.com
