MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — From plus-sized tires to lightweight 'cross bikes, high-end kids' bikes and the latest in helmets and eyewear, the Sea Otter Classic offered something for everyone.
Organizers claimed the 25th edition of the event was the most successful to date with 65,000 to 70,000 people attending. Female race and ride entries were up 25 percent. Some 6,500 campers stayed overnight at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, 450 manufacturers and vendors occupied spaces in the expo, and almost 350 journalists registered from four continents.
For a gallery of what BRAIN editors saw on Friday, check below.
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Schwalbe will go plus-sized this year with two models available this fall. All are tubeless ready. The Rocket Ron 2.8-inch weighs 785 grams, and the 3-inch version weighs 820 grams. The 2.8-inch Nobby Nic weighs 820 grams and the 3-inch is 870 grams. Retail price is to be determined. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Trek has stepped up its kids' game with a new pint-sized Farley fat bike and the Fuel EX Jr. trail bike. Both models were designed for kids from the ground up and are built with quality components, just like mom and dad's bikes have. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.SRAM highlighted the versatility of its new 1-by road drivetrain by showing the setup on a variety of bikes, including a gravel bike, 'cross bike and this triathlon bike equipped with a 54-tooth chainring at its booth at Sea Otter. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Currie hired a sumo wrestler for the launch of its Izip Sumo e-bike. The aluminum-framed Sumo features alloy fork and disc wheels and 4-inch Kenda Juggernaut tires mated to a 350-watt center-motor. Speeds range from 6 mph using throttle only to 28 mph with pedaling on high power assist mode. Retail: $3,650. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Giro is bringing MIPS technology down to a $60 helmet in the adult Quarter helmet and the Dime (youth version). Both become available in June. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Raleigh's 'cross bikes shed weight for 2016. The RX 2.0 (bottom) is 1.2 pounds lighter than its previous version. It features through axle front and rear, SRAM's CX1 drivetrain, and tubeless ready wheels with 700x33C Clement tires. Ideal for the Cat. 3 racer, it retails for $1,800. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Raleigh showed its women's-specific 'cross bike, the RXW (top) in aluminum ($1,550) and RXW Elite in carbon (bottom) ($2,750). The brand worked closely with top pro riders including Caroline Mani on women's specific frame geometry. The bike also features cantilever instead of disc brakes for weight savings. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Raleigh also gave a sneak peek at its new carbon gravel bike, the Roker. Available in September, it features front and rear through axle, 40C tires, and a completely different geometry than Raleigh's 'cross bikes. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![New helmet brand Shred was at Sea Otter for the first time to show how it uses a proprietary hexagon material to disburse impact forces. The material is used on pads by sister brand Slytech and in its helmets. The tech comes from the ski world, where both Shred and Slytech got their start. Shred's helmets are certified for bike, snow and skate use in the EU and U.S. Prices range from $159 for all mountain to $149 for full face and $79 for a budget lid.]( "New helmet brand Shred was at Sea Otter for the first time to show how it uses a proprietary hexagon material to disburse impact forces. The material is used on pads by sister brand Slytech and in its helmets. The tech comes from the ski world, where both Shred and Slytech got their start. Shred's helmets are certified for bike, snow and skate use in the EU and U.S. Prices range from $159 for all mountain to $149 for full face and $79 for a budget lid.")
New helmet brand Shred was at Sea Otter for the first time to show how it uses a proprietary hexagon material to disburse impact forces. The material is used on pads by sister brand Slytech and in its helmets. The tech comes from the ski world, where both Shred and Slytech got their start. Shred's helmets are certified for bike, snow and skate use in the EU and U.S. Prices range from $159 for all mountain to $149 for full face and $79 for a budget lid. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Shred also has a line of goggles, performance and lifestyle sunglasses made in Italy.]( "Shred also has a line of goggles, performance and lifestyle sunglasses made in Italy.")
Shred also has a line of goggles, performance and lifestyle sunglasses made in Italy. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Yeti showed its men's and women's mountain bike apparel. The women's Enduro jersey retails for $69. The Norrie short (bottom left) retails for $95, and the Caddoa short (bottom right) sells for $79. All models are available now.]( "Yeti showed its men's and women's mountain bike apparel. The women's Enduro jersey retails for $69. The Norrie short (bottom left) retails for $95, and the Caddoa short (bottom right) sells for $79. All models are available now.")
Yeti showed its men's and women's mountain bike apparel. The women's Enduro jersey retails for $69. The Norrie short (bottom left) retails for $95, and the Caddoa short (bottom right) sells for $79. All models are available now. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Watch, leather goods and city bike company Shinola gave limited edition Art Crank posters to Sea Otter visitors on Friday.]( "Watch, leather goods and city bike company Shinola gave limited edition Art Crank posters to Sea Otter visitors on Friday.")
Watch, leather goods and city bike company Shinola gave limited edition Art Crank posters to Sea Otter visitors on Friday. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Helmet maker Lazer showed off two new casual sunglasses models. The Waymaker 1 (top) retails for $50, and the Waymaker 2 is $60 and $80 for the polarized version. They'll be available in various colors by June.]( "Helmet maker Lazer showed off two new casual sunglasses models. The Waymaker 1 (top) retails for $50, and the Waymaker 2 is $60 and $80 for the polarized version. They'll be available in various colors by June.")
Helmet maker Lazer showed off two new casual sunglasses models. The Waymaker 1 (top) retails for $50, and the Waymaker 2 is $60 and $80 for the polarized version. They'll be available in various colors by June. - Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Celebrating 40 years of doing business in the U.S., Magura debuted its customized 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood at its booth. It will be used for marketing efforts and dealer visits throughout the year.]( "Celebrating 40 years of doing business in the U.S., Magura debuted its customized 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood at its booth. It will be used for marketing efforts and dealer visits throughout the year.")
Celebrating 40 years of doing business in the U.S., Magura debuted its customized 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood at its booth. It will be used for marketing efforts and dealer visits throughout the year.
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Clik here to view.![Schwalbe will go plus-sized this year with two models available this fall. All are tubeless ready. The Rocket Ron 2.8-inch weighs 785 grams, and the 3-inch version weighs 820 grams. The 2.8-inch Nobby Nic weighs 820 grams and the 3-inch is 870 grams. Retail price is to be determined.]( "Schwalbe will go plus-sized this year with two models available this fall. All are tubeless ready. The Rocket Ron 2.8-inch weighs 785 grams, and the 3-inch version weighs 820 grams. The 2.8-inch Nobby Nic weighs 820 grams and the 3-inch is 870 grams. Retail price is to be determined.")
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Clik here to view.![Trek has stepped up its kids' game with a new pint-sized Farley fat bike and the Fuel EX Jr. trail bike. Both models were designed for kids from the ground up and are built with quality components, just like mom and dad's bikes have.]( "Trek has stepped up its kids' game with a new pint-sized Farley fat bike and the Fuel EX Jr. trail bike. Both models were designed for kids from the ground up and are built with quality components, just like mom and dad's bikes have.")
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Clik here to view.![SRAM highlighted the versatility of its new 1-by road drivetrain by showing the setup on a variety of bikes, including a gravel bike, 'cross bike and this triathlon bike equipped with a 54-tooth chainring at its booth at Sea Otter.]( "SRAM highlighted the versatility of its new 1-by road drivetrain by showing the setup on a variety of bikes, including a gravel bike, 'cross bike and this triathlon bike equipped with a 54-tooth chainring at its booth at Sea Otter.")
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Clik here to view.![Currie hired a sumo wrestler for the launch of its Izip Sumo e-bike. The aluminum-framed Sumo features alloy fork and disc wheels and 4-inch Kenda Juggernaut tires mated to a 350-watt center-motor. Speeds range from 6 mph using throttle only to 28 mph with pedaling on high power assist mode. Retail: $3,650.]( "Currie hired a sumo wrestler for the launch of its Izip Sumo e-bike. The aluminum-framed Sumo features alloy fork and disc wheels and 4-inch Kenda Juggernaut tires mated to a 350-watt center-motor. Speeds range from 6 mph using throttle only to 28 mph with pedaling on high power assist mode. Retail: $3,650.")
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Clik here to view.![Giro is bringing MIPS technology down to a $60 helmet in the adult Quarter helmet and the Dime (youth version). Both become available in June.]( "Giro is bringing MIPS technology down to a $60 helmet in the adult Quarter helmet and the Dime (youth version). Both become available in June.")
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Clik here to view.![Raleigh's 'cross bikes shed weight for 2016. The RX 2.0 (bottom) is 1.2 pounds lighter than its previous version. It features through axle front and rear, SRAM's CX1 drivetrain, and tubeless ready wheels with 700x33C Clement tires. Ideal for the Cat. 3 racer, it retails for $1,800.]( "Raleigh's 'cross bikes shed weight for 2016. The RX 2.0 (bottom) is 1.2 pounds lighter than its previous version. It features through axle front and rear, SRAM's CX1 drivetrain, and tubeless ready wheels with 700x33C Clement tires. Ideal for the Cat. 3 racer, it retails for $1,800.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Raleigh showed its women's-specific 'cross bike, the RXW (top) in aluminum ($1,550) and RXW Elite in carbon (bottom) ($2,750). The brand worked closely with top pro riders including Caroline Mani on women's specific frame geometry. The bike also features cantilever instead of disc brakes for weight savings.]( "Raleigh showed its women's-specific 'cross bike, the RXW (top) in aluminum ($1,550) and RXW Elite in carbon (bottom) ($2,750). The brand worked closely with top pro riders including Caroline Mani on women's specific frame geometry. The bike also features cantilever instead of disc brakes for weight savings.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Raleigh also gave a sneak peek at its new carbon gravel bike, the Roker. Available in September, it features front and rear through axle, 40C tires, and a completely different geometry than Raleigh's 'cross bikes.]( "Raleigh also gave a sneak peek at its new carbon gravel bike, the Roker. Available in September, it features front and rear through axle, 40C tires, and a completely different geometry than Raleigh's 'cross bikes.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![New helmet brand Shred was at Sea Otter for the first time to show how it uses a proprietary hexagon material to disburse impact forces. The material is used on pads by sister brand Slytech and in its helmets. The tech comes from the ski world, where both Shred and Slytech got their start. Shred's helmets are certified for bike, snow and skate use in the EU and U.S. Prices range from $159 for all mountain to $149 for full face and $79 for a budget lid.]( "New helmet brand Shred was at Sea Otter for the first time to show how it uses a proprietary hexagon material to disburse impact forces. The material is used on pads by sister brand Slytech and in its helmets. The tech comes from the ski world, where both Shred and Slytech got their start. Shred's helmets are certified for bike, snow and skate use in the EU and U.S. Prices range from $159 for all mountain to $149 for full face and $79 for a budget lid.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Shred also has a line of goggles, performance and lifestyle sunglasses made in Italy.]( "Shred also has a line of goggles, performance and lifestyle sunglasses made in Italy.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Yeti showed its men's and women's mountain bike apparel. The women's Enduro jersey retails for $69. The Norrie short (bottom left) retails for $95, and the Caddoa short (bottom right) sells for $79. All models are available now.]( "Yeti showed its men's and women's mountain bike apparel. The women's Enduro jersey retails for $69. The Norrie short (bottom left) retails for $95, and the Caddoa short (bottom right) sells for $79. All models are available now.")
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Clik here to view.![Watch, leather goods and city bike company Shinola gave limited edition Art Crank posters to Sea Otter visitors on Friday.]( "Watch, leather goods and city bike company Shinola gave limited edition Art Crank posters to Sea Otter visitors on Friday.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Helmet maker Lazer showed off two new casual sunglasses models. The Waymaker 1 (top) retails for $50, and the Waymaker 2 is $60 and $80 for the polarized version. They'll be available in various colors by June.]( "Helmet maker Lazer showed off two new casual sunglasses models. The Waymaker 1 (top) retails for $50, and the Waymaker 2 is $60 and $80 for the polarized version. They'll be available in various colors by June.")
- Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.![Celebrating 40 years of doing business in the U.S., Magura debuted its customized 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood at its booth. It will be used for marketing efforts and dealer visits throughout the year.]( "Celebrating 40 years of doing business in the U.S., Magura debuted its customized 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood at its booth. It will be used for marketing efforts and dealer visits throughout the year.")
