No one-off race trickery here. YT's stock Tues is the exact same frame that DH-champ Aaron Gwin uses to demolish World Cup tracks - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
This bike sees some abuse: Kyle Strait's Commencal Absolut DJ bike - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Jackson Frew's GT Distortion gets new brake lines before taking on the pro dual slalom at Sea Otter - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Being sales manager for Intense has its perks, like this custom camo Spider loaded with DVO suspension and ENVE wheels - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Sometimes you just have to get it done, yourself, while still in your kit - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
With a line of bikes waiting, Marin's wrenches stay focused on the task in front of them - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
No need to worry, longtime Park Tools' mechanic Calvin Jones (on right) has literally written the book on bike maintenance - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Colorado suspension gurus lend a helping hand with one of their highly adjustable, much sought after ElevenSix rear shocks - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Canadian cross-country specialist Geoff Kabush piloted this Scott Scale to first place in the Sea Otter pro short track - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Racers, spectators and kids; there's something for everyone at Sea Otter - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Surrounded by the Shimano blue, all brands of bikes running Shimano find the attention they deserve - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Under the big red tent, Specialized bikes are waiting for the final check over, eager for go time - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
SRAM techs hard at work making sure the racers' equipment is ready to compete - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Trek's mechanics were on hand to keep rider and racer rolling and happy - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
It's not just a guy's game. TRP keeps their brakes bled and drag free - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
Keep calm and ride on! WD-40 athletes (from left) Rebecca Rusch, Leigh Donovan and Teal Stetson-Lee taking care of amateurs' bikes - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
MTB legend Leigh Donovan sprays the California dust off a competitor's bike - Russell Eich / Immediate Media
In North America, the Sea Otter Classic is often the first big race of the year for many riders. Before and after the battle of competition, a lot of mechanic work is involved, and in this gallery, we're letting you in on some of that action.
Outside of Monterey, California, a few pros flipped the script, as WD-40 athletes like Rebecca Rusch, Leigh Donovan and Teal Stetson-Lee washed and prepped the bikes of everyday riders.
In this gallery we also take a look at some of the pro bikes like that of Canadian cross-country specialist Geoff Kabush, who piloted a Scott Scale to the short track win, or Kyle Strait's Commencal Absolut DJ bike.
Click through the gallery above for a closer look.
Keep calm and ride on! wd-40 athletes (from left) rebecca rusch, leigh donovan and teal stetson-lee taking care of amateurs' bikes: keep calm and ride on! wd-40 athletes (from left) rebecca rusch, leigh donovan and teal stetson-lee taking care of amateurs' bikes
Typically you see these women in photos racing bikes as pros. At Sea Otter, everyday riders got to have their bikes washed and prepped by (from left) Rebecca Rusch, Leigh Donovan and Teal Stetson-Lee
Russell Eich is BikeRadar's former technical writer. Before joining BikeRadar he worked as a cycling industry salesperson, bike mechanic, and professional guide.
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