A Day on the Oso
Riding the Ibis Oso eMTB in Santa Cruz
I had low expectations for this bike - despite an old adage we all learned in elementary school.
REVIEW
Wolf Tooth's Resolve Dropper Post
The Wolf Tooth Resolve is the smooth in any weather, and is fully serviceable with excellent small parts support and manufacturing quality...
The Goodies
Sea Otter Classic Round Up 2023
Special edition bikes from Yeti, Crankbrothers/Commençal, and We Are One as well as bikes from Pole and... Gas Gas?
Pistons and Pivots
Scott and Carrie's 1989 Ford E250 and Forbidden Dreadnoughts
A tale of Forbidden love, adventure, and diesel.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #163
Icy Shore conditions, Eddie Reynolds makes the proverbial and literal leap, questionable drop-bar choices, and more.
EDITORIAL
RockShox Recon VS RSD's Rigid Fork
Swapping out the Recon on a Trek Roscoe for a 510 mm axle to crown fork with 0 mm of travel
Review
Shimano S-Phyre Glasses
Two different lenses, a quick change system (that's not quite there) and magnets for simplicity...
VIDEO
Nico Vink Rides Bellingham
Fresh from the West Coast, Vink hits up a few of the Transition Bike Co. favourites.
REVIEW
OneUp Composite Pedals For Smaller Feet
The new OneUp Composite pedals boast two different pin configurations and a 15% smaller platform than the original.
New Product
P321's Elegant 6-bolt Conversion System
At Sea Otter we are always asked, "what's the best thing you've seen?" Six-Lock was the winner for 2023.
DOES THE FUTURE HAVE FEWER GEARS PT IX
Shimano Inadvertently Upgrades Friction Shifting
Andrew discovers the best friction shifting setup in the history of bicycles.
Product Release and First Look
Yeti SB135 & SB135 Lunch Ride
Tweener wheels are still rolling - and there's even a low fat option
REVIEW
Wolf Tooth's New ReMote Pro Dropper Post Lever
Wolf Tooth's ReMote popularized high-quality, cartridge-bearing pivot, aftermarket dropper post remotes and now they've upped the ante.
Review
Lazer Coyote KinetiCore Helmet
A top rating from Virginia Tech, lots of vents, and a great price are highlights - but Karin was happiest about another feature...
FIRST RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Shimano Auto Shifts Into the Future
Riding impressions on so much stuff: all new Deore XT Di2, Auto Shift, Free Shift, EP-801 and LinkGlide. The Robots have truly arrived this time.
INDUSTRY NEWS
News Roundup - Week of April 20th
Refreshed shocks from Fox, Atherton Bikes have a new Enduro sled, Maxxis revamps their Maxxspeed rubber compound, and more.
REVIEW
Bell Falcon XR & XRV MIPS Evolve Helmets
These casual-looking open-faced helmets bring breathability, a blinky light, and MIPS Evolve to the table.
VIDEOS
Weekend Warmup #162
The highest of flying BMX routines, adventures in Tunisia, Veronique Sandler goes off, and a little just for funsies in the woodsies.
Beggars Would Ride
Bell Curves and Middlemen
The bikes we want and the bikes we need are not always the same
Review
Kona Process 134 CR/DL 29
A playful and efficient trail bike suited to most riders on most terrain.
REVIEW
Manitou Jack Dropper - Revive Revisited
Following up on the Jack, based on the first great dropper post on the market, the BikeYoke Revive.
WATCHA PACKIN'?
Andrew's Mixed-Day Early Spring Outlay
It's late winter or early spring and rides will vary randomly from short to long, so a backpack's my best solution for ride support.
RIDE IMPRESSIONS
Forge+Bond Wheels
A new brand from an established player in composite wheels.
PRESS RELEASE
FORGE + BOND Launches With Recyclable Thermoplastic Wheels
Made in Utah, FORGE+BOND promises performance and sustainability with innovative MTB and gravel wheelsets.