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].
Coros Dura solar GPS unit
The first handlebar GPS unit from Coros, the Dura, claims 120 hours of use on a single charge, and is capable of adding up to two hours of ride time for every hour of solar charging. The Coros Dura features a 2.7″ color touchscreen, dual frequency tracking, and routing “powered by Google Maps.”
- Price: $249
- Buy from Coros
Ritchey P-29er
The Ritchey P-29er is back. It’s designed specifically for riding tight and technical singletrack, and is crafted using triple-butted Logic steel tubing. Designed around a 100mm suspension fork, the bike can be set up with flat or drop bars, and features a 69.5° head tube angle on size-medium frames and larger.
- $999 frame only
- Buy from Ritchey
New Salsa Stormchaser colors and build spec
New Salsa Stormchaser colors and build specs are now available, including both geared and singlespeed versions. Buyers can purchase just a frame or choose the Apex Eagle SUS version which features a 40mm RockShox XPLR suspension fork.
- Price: $1,249 frame, builds from $1,799
- Buy from Salsa dealers
Insta360 GO 3S
The new Insta360 GO 3S shoots 4K video and utilizes a magnetic attachment system that lets you wear it on a necklace or clip it to a shirt, for example. The tiny camera can be attached to a GO Pod to preview shots, and it even works with the Apple Find My service in case you lose it.
- Price: $399.99 (if you already have a GO Pod, you can buy just the camera for $239.99)
- Buy from Insta360 and Amazon
Ornot cargo bib shorts
Ornot slightly tweaked their cargo bib shorts this year, widening the grippers to ensure they stay in place longer. So what makes these bibs cargo bibs? It’s the four pockets that offer plenty of storage for longer rides. Available for men and women.
- Price: $218
- Buy from Ornot
Velocio Blurred Ultralight TRAIL Jersey
The new Velocio Blurred Ultralight trail jersey is made from 88% recycled material with an extended hem and “no wet-cling or constricted movement.”
- Price: $79
- Buy from Velocio
