Sea Otter is full of people and products that push the limit - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Now that 29ers are an accepted platform, it's time to take things to the next level, at least that's what the 36in bike company Dirty Sixer thinks - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
MRP's Groove fork on the front of the Dirty Sixer - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
American Classic's 29in Smokin' Gun wheel for reference. Don't hold your breath for a 36 versus 29in wheel test... - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Have a booth at Sea Otter and want more folks to pay attention to you? Just add bacon. At least it worked for Arcivr, a photo and video sharing app - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Fat Chance is back and looking better than ever. The Yo Eddy 2.0 can take 29 or 27.5 wheels and treads - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Giro's Grinduro gravel enduro is back and for 2016. There may be multiple events in multiple counties. Stay tuned for more details - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Bontrager also has new extra-wide carbon rims for 29 bikes such as the Trek Stache, the Line 40 wheelset has an internal width of 40mm - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Northwave's Enduro Mid shoe, designed with input from racer and professional rabble rouser Cedric Gracia is now available. It features a proprietary dial system, similar to Boa, and a walkable sole with Michelin rubber - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Maybe he was channeling his inner 'Il Pirata" a la Pantani? #morebirdsonbikes - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Martin Soderstrom was practicing his smooth moves in preparation for Sea Otter's annual Pump Track Invitational race. Practice makes perfect, as he rode away with the win - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Product development can be a messy business, but suspension manufacturer and tuning company PUSH Industries is not afraid to show off the data capture system it used to develop the ElevenSix shock - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
RaceFace is still leading the light crank race with the new version of the Next SL - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Skratch was on hand to keep Sea Otter attendees hydrated and fed - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Smith's line of casual eyewear gets a refresh for this season - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Stages' GXP carbon crankarms are finally ready for retail. Well, almost. The company expects to begin shipping the road and mountain crankarms in three weeks. Pricing is set at $629 - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
While there are a lot of bicycle bells on the market, this one is intended to ring as you ride to alert people and wildlife to your presence. The Timber bell retails for $20 - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
The switch on the Timber allows the rider to toggle the bell on and off by holding the clapper in place or allowing it to dangle freely - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
Troy Lee always has a couple custom-painted bikes on display. This Santa Cruz Hightower was striking... - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
...but the 5010 was even more impressive with the gold detailing - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
A bit of bling on the RS-1 - Josh Patterson / Immediate Media
At the Sea Otter Classic, hundreds of brands exhibit outdoors in the infield of the Laguna Seca racetrack outside Monterey, California. Today we bring you part two of our massive tech gallery, with more of the latest, greatest and strangest from Sea Otter expo.
We’ve got some incredible custom-painted Santa Cruz mountain bikes, a look at new power meters from Stages, new enduro shoes from Northwave and some odds (emphasis on odd) and ends that caught our eye.
Have a booth at sea otter and want more folks to pay attention to you? just add bacon. at least it worked for arcivr, a photo and video sharing app
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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