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].
Stinner Refugio gravel bike
The new Stinner Refugio gravel bike is built in Santa Barbara, California using Columbus Zona/Life steel tubing with clearance for tires up to 50mm wide and UDH-compatible dropouts. Frames are available in six sizes and priced at $1,695 for a frameset or $3,995 for a complete bike with SRAM Apex/GX Eagle Transmission drivetrain, making the Refugio a surprisingly affordable US-made option.
- Price: $1,695 frame, $3,995 completes
- Buy from Stinner Frameworks
Race Face Era and Turbine cranks now available in shorter, 160mm length
Many riders have found advantages to running shorter crank arms for mountain biking, and Race Face has added smaller, 160mm options to their popular Era and Turbine crankset lines.
- Price: $499 for Era, $180 for Turbine
- Buy from Worldwide Cyclery
Spot titanium trail tool
Multi-tools are handy, but can get heavy. The new Spot titanium trail tool should be every bit as durable as competing tools, but with a lighter weight. A titanium T-handle bit holder comes with 10 steel bits in the most common sizes, and a carrying pouch is included.
- Price: $44.99
- Buy from Spot Bikes
PDW Swigamajig and Drinkamabob
These new drink holders put hydration within arm’s reach no matter what type of bike you’re riding. The PDW Swigamajig is designed to fit most bars and attaches to your stem, handlebar, and head tube for maximum stability. Or if you’ve got a wire basket already, the Drinkamabob is your guy.
- Price: $28
- Buy from REI
PNW Loam now rises up to 50mm
Riser bars are another item that seems to be more popular these days, and PNW just added a 50mm rise option to their Loam carbon handlebar lineup.
- Price: $159
- Buy from PNW Components
2025 Adidas DUNAMIS Pro sunglasses
Adidas updated the DUNAMIS Pro sunglasses for 2025 with a revised shape that’s said to offer a wider field of vision while still shielding eyes from sun and wind.
- Price: $210
- Buy from Adidas
No. 6 Composites Adventure Fork
The carbon fiber No. 6 Composites Adventure Fork is aptly named, with built-in dynamo wire routing plus fender and accessory mounts. This gravel fork fits tires up to 700x50c or 27.5×2.3″ and weighs just 440g with an uncut steerer.
- Price: $525
- Buy from No. 6 Composites
Handup Trail Rambler pant
With five pockets and strategically placed ventilation, the Handup Trail Rambler pants are ready to hit the trails. The tapered legs feature ankle zips and there’s a nylon belt to adjust the waist.
- Price: $84
- Buy from Handup
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