11spd: This week’s best new bike gear New road and mountain gear from GoPro, Acre, Race Face, Maxxis and more Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Whatsapp Share on Reddit Email to a friend By Josh Patterson July 22, 2016 at 11:00 am Here’s this week’s round-up of new gear Josh Patterson / Immediate Media Acre’s new Traverse XC Short has a slim profile with all the features found on the Traverse All-Mountain version Josh Patterson / Immediate Media A single-sided pull on the right side takes care of adjustments Josh Patterson / Immediate Media The Traverse XC has a wide, built-in waistband to keep them from sagging Josh Patterson / Immediate Media The Aggressor is a relatively new tread from Maxxis that is now available in a 29×2.3 version Josh Patterson / Immediate Media The Aggressor’s tread pattern is designed for loose to loose-over-hardpacked trails Josh Patterson / Immediate Media Gravity and enduro racer Cedric Gracia collaborated with Northwave to develop the Enduro Mid Josh Patterson / Immediate Media Michelin supplies the rubber for the sole Josh Patterson / Immediate Media Northwave uses its own cable-tensioning system, rather than a Boa. There’s also a cover to keep debris out of the reel Josh Patterson / Immediate Media