Gallery: gravel bikes and gear from Sea Otter 2017

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Each year there seems to be one trend that stands out at Sea Otter — fat bikes, plus bikes, enduro. Every new niche has had its day in the sun. This year, the gravel bike took center stage.

FOX AX gravel suspension fork first ride review Gargantuan gravel gallery from Taipei Full-suspension gravel bike breaks cover in Taipei This expanding genre is full of interesting innovations, some that may stick around and others that might not stand the test of time. Here’s a look at some of the gravel highlights from this year’s show.