Clear skies and warm temperatures greeted Sea Otter attendees this yearBen Delaney
Five Ten’s Freerider VXi lines of shoes uses a new sole designed to improve mobility on the pedalsJosh Patterson
The new Stealth Contact outsole is smooth where the shoe meets the pedal, allowing riders to reposition their feet as neededJosh Patterson
Boo Bikes spinoff company, Aluboo, seeks to bring bamboo and alloy bikes to the massesJosh Patterson
The Aluboo is designed to be an affordable, highly versatile frameJosh Patterson
Sea Otter is not just about the bike; it’s also about the bullJosh Patterson
e*thirteen is developing M Rings with alternating tooth thicknesses for SRAM’s XX1 drivetrainJosh Patterson
The company is currently experimenting with surface treatments to combat chainwearJosh Patterson
e*thirteen also has a XD driver body that is retrofitable to thier wheelsetsJosh Patterson
e*thirteen’s Press Fit 30 bottom bracket differs from many others, as the two sides thread into each other to provide a more secure connectionJosh Patterson
Ergon now has a fit system to accompany their new line of saddles. Just sit on the blue pads to determine the width of your sit bonesJosh Patterson
Gwin raced the new Specialized Enduro 29 to a first place finish at the Sea Otter DHJosh Patterson
Gwin’s bike was equipped with Fox Racing Shox’s new Float X air shockJosh Patterson
Industry Nine is expanding its Torch wheel line with three new rims – shown here is the Enduro rim; it has an internal width of 26mmJosh Patterson
The Gravity rim has an internal width of 28.5mmJosh Patterson
The Ultralight rim is for cross-country racing; it has an internal width of 21mm.Josh Patterson