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].
BMC URS gravel bikes with 10mm of damped suspension travel
The new BMC URS 01 gravel bikes and URS AMP LT TWO electric gravel bike both feature 10mm of elastomer-based, damped suspension travel in the rear and also an MTT x Redshift suspension stem to smooth vibrations on the road and trail. The bikes also have an integrated cargo strap at the seat tube junction plus in-frame downtube storage.
- Price: Starting around $7,000USD
- Buy from BMC dealers
Kona Remote eMTBs
The Kona Remote X and Remote 160DL are the latest electric mountain bikes from the newly energized brand. Both aluminum bikes feature Shimano EP8 motors capable of producing up to 85Nm of torque with 612Wh downtube-integrated batteries. The Remote X is the bigger bike with 180mm of rear suspension travel and a 180mm Fox 38 fork up front. The Remote 160DL is said to be an electrified version of the popular Kona Process 153, with 160mm of suspension travel front and rear.
- Price: $4,999.99
- Buy from Kona dealers
Crankbrothers TT17 Twin Tube Tool Kit
Open the bomb doors! The new Crankbrothers TT17 tool kit features a dual-barrel toolholder that attaches to bottle or accessory mounts and includes a CO2 inflator in one side, and a 17-function multi-tool in the other. The multi-tool packs all the usual hex bits plus a chain breaker and tire plug tool.
- Price: $119.99
- Buy from Crankbrothers
New colors for Wolf Tooth Ripsaw flat pedals
Wolf Tooth just added two new colors to their lineup of Ripsaw flat pedals: orange and espresso. Singletracks reviewed the newly launched Ripsaw pedals back in April, and we found them to be comfortable, lightweight, and sleek.
- Price: $199.95
- Buy from Wolf Tooth
Dragon Amped shield sunglasses
The Dragon Amped is the brand’s first shield-style sunglasses. Offered in five lens/frame combos, the Amped frame is made using plant-based resin, and all polycarbonate lenses offer 100% UV protection.
- Price: $150-160
- Buy from Dragon
