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].
Trek Slash+
The all-new Trek Slash+ has the same geometry as the Slash enduro bike, just with a TQ HPR50 motor and 580Wh battery. The Slash+ eMTB, with 170mm of suspension travel front and rear, features mixed wheels (except size small, which is 27.5 front and rear) and a chip for adjusting the bike’s leverage ratio.
- Price: $7,999.99 and up
- Buy from Trek
More Marin Alcatraz dirt jump bikes
The Marin Alcatraz is so popular the brand is expanding the line to include two different builds and two sizes, for a total of four DJ bike options. The Alcatraz 2 comes with a Manitou Circus Expert coil fork and hydraulic Shimano brakes, while the Alcatraz 1 uses a rigid fork and mechanical Tektro brakes.
- Price: $899 for the Alcatraz 1, $1,399 for the Alcatraz 2
- Buy from Marin dealers
Limited Edition Specialized Epic
Specialized is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and to celebrate they’re offering limited editions of some of their most iconic products, including the Epic mountain bike. The S-Works Epic World Cup LTD features a custom paint job and ships with top-of-the-line components.
- Price: $14,000
- Buy from Specialized
Starling offering complete bikes
UK-based steel bike purveyor Starling is offering a more complete selection of complete bikes starting this summer. Previously, the brand offered frames and a limited number of complete and custom builds.
- Price: Complete full-suspension bikes from £5,833.33 (about $7,500)
- Buy from starlingcycles.com
Industry Nine goes for the bronze
Industry Nine is bringing bronze anodized finishes back to the lineup, and this time it’s permanent. Buyers can choose bronze hubs, stems, headsets, spokes, and spacers online.
- Price: Varies
- Buy from industrynine.com
