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].
2025 Devinci Troy and Troy ST
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Devinci Troy and the fifth generation of the venerable trail bike. The 2025 aluminum alloy Troy features 160/150mm of travel front/rear and comes stock with mixed-wheel builds. A flip chip allows buyers to switch to matched 29er wheels down the line.
New for this year, the Devinci Troy ST is a trail bike with 140/130mm of travel front/rear. The Troy ST ships with 29er wheels for sizes medium and up, while smaller sizes get matched 27.5″ wheels. Both Troy and Troy ST split-pivot aluminum frames include downtube storage and internal cable routing.
- Price: TBD
- Buy from Devinici dealers
Pivot Vault gravel bike update
The Pivot Vault gravel bike has been updated “to deliver a more comfort-focused ride,” according to the brand. The carbon frame features in-frame storage and is UDH-compatible, with internal routing available for an aftermarket dropper post. A size small frame is said to weigh 995g.
- Price: three builds from $3,999 to $6,149
- Buy from Pivot dealers
Mondraker Sly eMTB
The Mondraker Sly is positioned as a mid-power e-bike, with 160/150mm of travel front and rear. With a 400Wh battery and optional range extender, the Sly has an aluminum alloy frame and Bosch SX motor. Two builds are available, and both are said to weigh under 21kg (about 46lb).
- Price: TBD
- Buy from Mondraker dealers
Carbon Wasp Truffle-120
The Carbon Wasp Truffle-120 has just been updated with an improved carbon layup, in-frame storage, and fresh geo (480mm reach on large, 65.5° head tube angle). The frames are hand-built in Leeds, UK, and utilize a single-pivot, flex-stay suspension design.
- Price: £2,950 frame and shock
- Buy from carbonwasp.com
Amazed by Retro
Amazed by Retro recently launched an online store and eBay shop selling vintage bikes and parts from the 1980s through 2000s. Parts are sourced from partner organizations and are lovingly selected and restored for sale. If you’re looking for a hard-to-find part or a vintage bike, Amazed by Retro just might have what you need!
- Price: Varies
- Buy from the Amazed by Retro ebay store and amazedbyretro.com
Restrap downtube bag
The Restrap downtube bag delivers 1.2L of waterproof storage and the compression strap is grippy to prevent slippage. Restrap says the bag should fit tubes up to 19cm in circumference, and bottle/accessory mounts are not required.
- Price: $74.99
- Buy from restrap.com
Wolf Tooth 28T Chainrings for SRAM and Shimano
Wolf Tooth recently added smaller, 28T direct mount chainring options for both Shimano and SRAM cranksets.
- Price: from $76.95
- Buy from Wolf Tooth
Fox Racing unveils RAWTECH material
In conjunction with the brand’s 50th anniversary, Fox is using a new fabric technology called RAWTECH in their latest pants and jerseys. RAWTECH is “an engineered jacquard fabric” that’s said to reduce the number of seams in the finished garment while also reducing material use.
- Price: Long sleeve jersey from $124.95
- Buy from foxracing.com and Fox retailers
