Gear Watch Wednesday is a weekly update on the latest mountain bike gear releases and products that Singletracks has received for test. Have gear news to share, or products you’d like us to check out? Email [email protected].
State Bicycle Co. x Bob Marley collection
State Bicycle Co. is known for doing some pretty cool collabs, but this has to be the most chill of them all. On April 20th the brand debuted a line of bikes, clothing, and accessories to celebrate the “music and culture surrounding Bob Marley, the unity of cycling, and sustainable living.” The Klunker shown here comes with a custom hemp frame bag and saddle and features a print of Marley’s signature.
- Price: $499.99 for the Klunker. Other items from $14.99.
- Buy from State Bicycle Co.
Time MTB pedals updated
Time may not be the first pedal brand mountain bikers think of, but that could change with a refresh of the SRAM-owned brand’s clipless pedal lineup. The Time Speciale is the brand’s most aggressive pedal, now offered in two sizes and designed for gravity riding with a generous platform that includes four pins per side. The Time MX series ditches the pins while remaining robust overall, while the ATAC series is the slimmest and is designed for XC and gravel riding.
- Price: $180-350 for Time Speciale Pedals
- Buy from The Pro’s Closet
New TRP S05E disc brake rotor
TRP says their new S05E rotor improves deceleration by 10% over previous offerings thanks to newly optimized laser-cut holes. The TRP S05E will be available in 203mm and 220mm diameters with a 2.3mm thickness.
- Price: $69.99
- Buy from Worldwide Cyclery
New Ritchey SuperLogic Butano Ridge carbon handlebar
The Ritchey Butano Ridge is a popular handlebar for adventure riding, and now the brand has a carbon fiber monocoque SuperLogic version that combines the bar with a stem for a clean look. The integrated drop bar-stem combo weighs 417g, and various sizes are available.
- Price: $599
- Buy from ritcheylogic.com
Muc-Off portable bike pressure washer
Muc-Off introduced their own bike-specific pressure washer a few years ago and this month the brand is following up with a battery-powered portable version. The Muc-Off Mobile Pressure Washer features a 20L tank and delivers up to 24 minutes of wash time on a single battery charge. The included attachments allow you to rinse and soap your bike in either eco or a more powerful boost mode.
- Price: £250.00 (not available in the US yet)
- Buy from Muc-Off
DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL suspension fork
The DVO Diamond 36 trail fork has been updated with a redesigned crown that offers better frame clearance and a larger volume D1 damper system for improved performance. The brand is also using a new 3D machining process that improves tolerances for less friction overall. The DVO Diamond 36 D1 SL is offered in 140, 150, and 160mm travel versions for 29er wheels only.
- Price: $1,049
- Buy from dvosuspension.com
Wolf Tooth Fat Paw grips
The Wolf Tooth Fat Paw lock-on grips boast a meaty 36mm diameter grip surface and are made from a silicon foam material to absorb trail vibrations. Buyers can choose from multiple lock-on collar colors and can upgrade the plastic end caps to color-matched aluminum alloy bar ends for an extra $19.95.
- Price: $34.95
- Buy from Wolf Tooth
Praxis stem and bottle cage
Santa Cruz, California-based Praxis just released a slew of new components last week, including the brand’s first pedal, the Podium. The brand also released a forged and CNC-constructed aluminum alloy stem and a carbon bottle cage with built-in quick-link storage. Look for an in-depth review of the Praxis Podium pedals later this spring.
- Price: $115 (Praxis Podium pedal)
- Buy from praxiscycles.com
Saris tailgate pad
Saris just announced a new tailgate pad for hauling bikes, and two sizes are available. The Saris Tailgate Pad Small fits five bikes, while the large fits six bikes. An integrated quick-attach / release hook system promises to keep bikes secure while in transit.
- Price: $219 (small) and $229 (large)
- Buy from Amazon
Limited edition Pivot Firebird colorway
Pivot’s full-blooded enduro bike, the Firebird, is available in a new limited edition colorway dubbed “cosmic brown.” Embrace the Earth Day vibes with this gorgeous earth-toned bike.
- Price: Complete builds begin at $4,999
- Buy from your local Pivot dealer
