Here's a look at some of the new bikes, components and other cool things on display at this year's Sea Otter expo - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Four years after releasing its first mountain bike, Open has redesigned its hardtail. The One can fit 29x2.4in or 27.5x3.25in treads - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The Open One will come in small, medium and large sizes and set buyers back $3,200 - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The elusive golden Eagle - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Gold logos on Enve M50 rims round out the One build - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Fox has widened its decal offerings to include silver as well as gold to match up with the blingy SRAM Eagle XX1 drivetrain - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The new SixSixOne Recon line of lightweight elbow and knee pads use the same reactive padding as G-Form, but are made to the company's specifications. Retail pricing is set at $59 - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
SixSixOne has also overhauled its footwear. The redesigned Filter comes in clipless (left) as well as a version for platform pedals (right). Pricing will $109 and $99, respectively, when they become available in September - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Gary Fisher emceed the Trek and Bontrager product launch - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Hayes wasn't expecting snow at Sea Otter, it brought this KTM with a Timbersled rear end to remind folks that the company produces brakes for a wide range of industries outside of the cycling sphere - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The YT Jeffsy wasn't hated at Sea Otter - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Long travel 29ers, such as the 140mm travel Jeffsy, have a strong following this season - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Lezyne is putting the final touches on the Presure Overdrive. Like Bontrager's TLR Flash Charger, this floor pump is designed to seat stubborn tubeless setups - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Is this Little Shredder the world's most pimped-out kids bike? Quite possibly - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Speaking of little shredders, there's a new generation of riders on the horizon that will put us to shame - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
A folk remedy for cramps gets bottled and sold - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Best shuttle vehicle? We like the slogan: "harder, smarter, weirder" - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Vittoria has a new enduro tread in its line. The Martello (Italian for hammer) has already been raced on the EWS circuit by Anneke Beerten. It features extensive, progressive siping for predictable cornering. The Martello will come in 26, 27.5 and 29in versions when it becomes available this fall. Pricing is set at $79 (UK and Australian pricing has yet to be announced) - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Vittoria was also showing off its new 27.5 Deamion wheelset. The alloy rims have an internal width of 40mm - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Vittorria also has a new 27.5x3in model, dubbed the Cannoli, but what's up with that paint? - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The 90s called, they wait their CMYK splatter back… - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Stunning work by custom frame builder Zanconato - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The annual Sea Otter Classic expo in Monterey, California, is in full swing. Up first on our hit list of cool new products is a redesigned hardtail from Open Cycles that is 29 and 27.5+ compatible. Also on display were new treads from Vittoria and new knee pads and body armor from SixSixOne.
The elusive golden eagle : the elusive golden eagle
The theme of this year's Sea Otter? All gold everything.
Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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