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].
New Vittoria Air-Liner inserts
Vittoria just rolled out two new Air-Liner tire inserts for trail and electric mountain bikes. Both are sold as complete loops, so there’s no need to cut and attach the ends of the liner at home as with previous Vittoria tire inserts. Air-Liner Protect Trail will be available in a 29″ diameter while the Air-Liner Protect e-Bike will be available in both 27.5″ and 29″ diameters.
- Price: $69.99
- Buy from Vittoria retailers
Canyon Spectral:ONfly
The new Canyon Spectral:ONfly electric mountain bike is a lighter weight version of the Spectral:ON, with a 360Wh battery and TQ HPR50 motor capable of delivering up to 50Nm of torque. Complete builds weigh as little as 40lb for a more natural ride feel with160/150mm of travel front and rear.
- Price: $5,999 – $7,499 for the models available in the US
- Buy from canyon.com
State Carbon Monster Fork v2
The State Carbon Monster Fork v2 adds a flip chip that adjusts the fork’s rake offset from 49mm to 55.5mm. At the former setting, riders will experience improved control on technical descents, while the latter delivers more stability for smoother tracks. Fits up to 700x58c or 2.45″ 650b tires.
- Price: $299.99
- Buy from State Bicycle Co.
SQlab 6OX Metzger saddle
SQlab has partnered with Mike Metzger for a limited edition mountain bike saddle, the 6OX ERGOWAVE® active 2.1 ltd. Available in four different sizes, SQlab says “especially for people with back problems, a SQlab saddle with active technology can make a big difference on longer rides.”
- Price: $179.99
- Buy from sq-lab.com
Tifosi Breast Cancer Awareness Collection
Tifosi just launched their third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Collection, supporting the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. The array includes half a dozen pink-hued sunglasses, and 100% of net profits will go toward breast cancer research.
- Price: $29.95 – $39.95
- Buy from Tifosi
Brompton G Line features big(ish) wheels, disc brakes
Folding bike brand Brompton says the new G Line bike is their “biggest innovation in 50 years,” with 20″ wheels and tubeless tires designed for true off-road riding. The Brompton G Line bikes, available in electric and non-electric versions, are also the brand’s first to include disc brakes, with eight gears and weights starting at 13.9kg (about 30.6lb).
- Price: £2,395 – £3,495
- Buy from brompton.com
Cotic Escapade UK853
A new version of the Cotic Escapade gravel bike is available with Reynolds 853 steel tubing. The Cotic Escapade UK853 is hand made in England, fits either 700c or 650b wheels, and builds include a full carbon fork. Available in multiple custom “a la carte” colors.
- Price: £1,999 frame with standard paint, £2,149 with custom paint. Builds are priced starting at £2,699.
- Buy from cotic.co.uk
Bernard Kerr Signature Crankbrothers shoes
Crankbrothers and Bernard Kerr just launched a collab that features purple Mallet Lace clipless and Stamp Lace flat pedal shoes.
- Price: $129.99 – $149.99
- Buy from Crankbrothers
