Our California team made it to Sea Otter this season to see what’s new. Take a look at what they found below.
Altangle Hangar Connect
This super portable workstation has a 3.7” jaw opening and proprietary jaw/clamp design that is compatible with a variety of seatposts. The clever thing about it is that it can be securely clamped onto many support structures, including round, rectangular and, in some cases, even flat “countertop” like surfaces. We were shown how easily it can be clamped onto a tent pole and van ladder. Whether you want to work on your bike or just display it, this compact workstation will get your bike rolling like a pro when outside of the home.
MSRP: $185.
Altangle A2 Tire Lever Head
The A2 is a clever way of combining and minimizing a tire lever and CO2 cartridge. The 1.5in-long lever weighs just 12g and can be attached to CO2 cartridges through the threaded brass insert. The nylon material it is made from is safe for carbon and aluminum rims.
MSRP: $9.99
Altangle Hangar
A portable, compact bike maintenance station, the Hangar provides a solution for those looking for a hassle-free way to position their bike conveniently for bike maintenance. It can be used in most doorways to a ‘wing-span’ of 39.5”. The Hangar measures 4.5” x 4.5” x 19.5” and weighs 7.7 pounds, and can accommodate most bikes weighing up to 50lbs.
MSRP: $249
Fox 32 Taper Cast Fork
The new Fox32 Taper Cast fork offers gravel-tuned suspension for those looking to get more out of their gravel bikes. This brand new fork weighs 1226g. The fork also features Fox’s lightweight Kabolt thru-axle, and a longer steerer to allow for greater fitment options on gravel frames with the option of a FIT4 or GRIP damper, 50mm or 60mm travel, and available in performance, performance elite, and factory builds.
Fox Transfer SL
Fox says more sizes of the Transfer SL dropper post are now available. 50mm / 70mm / 75mm / 100mm with a new drop bar lever.
Eco Sheep Lube
Sheep Lube is a planet-friendly, petroleum-free, chain lube. This lube is made from a proprietary blend of sustainable sheep’s wool and vegetable oil. It’s biodegradable and biobased.
Wolf Tooth Axle Handle Multi-Tool
The Wolf Tooth Axle Handle Multi-Tool is a compact and lightweight tool covering 10 essential tool functions in one. It’s designed to fit in the end of Wolf Tooth rear axles but it’s also compatible with other rear axles that have an O-ring on the inside. It’s meant to sit on the bike while riding as a minimalist multitool. This ships with 4 different hex bits and they’re all double-sided. It uses the same bits as the 8-bit system and In Case system. One side is a 5mm hex end stepped to 6mm closer to the handle that fits into the end of an axle. The other side of the handle has a 4mm opening for double-sided hex bits that are stored inside the handle by a magnetic system.
Wolf Tooth 6-Bit Hex Wrench Multi-Tool
The 6-Bit Hex Wrench Multi-Tool has 11 functions for everyday common bike repairs and is designed with a keychain option if desired. These six hex bits are stored inside of the handles which swivel out easily for access. Wolf Tooth says “the 11 functions include: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8mm hex; flat head #3.5 and Phillips #2 screwdrivers; and T10 and T25 Torx-compatible bits, and the bits are ED-coated and corrosion resistant.”
Yakima
Sneak Peak: Updated GateKeeper Truck Tailgate Bike Pad
We got a sneak peek look at the updated Yakima GateKeeper Truck Tailgate Bike Pad. With the current version the velcro cradle closure system can get worn out over time, so it got an upgrade to a G-hook style loop closure, which promises a longer life cycle.
