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].
Cotic Jeht Gen2
The second generation Cotic Jeht steel full suspension trail bike isn’t longer or slacker, but it is lower. The updates to the 150/140mm 29er are designed to make the bike event more planted with a more progressive suspension curve for the larger frame sizes. Cotic also moves more of the bike’s production to the UK in order to reduce the brand’s overall carbon footprint.
- Price: £2,199 / 2,050€ / $2,419 for the frame with RockShox Deluxe shock. Complete builds also available.
- Buy from cotic.co.uk
Fox releases XC/gravel helmet
Late last week Fox launched an all new gravel slash cross-country helmet, the Crossframe Pro. The visor-less Fox Crossframe Pro is designed to maximize ventilation and includes premium features like eyewear storage, MIPS, a washable liner, Fidlock buckle, and BOA retention system.
- Price: $219.95
- Buy from Backcountry.
Bike Friday All-Packa
Singletracks doesn’t usually cover folding mountain bikes, but then again few if any are as MTB as the Bike Friday All-Packa. The redesigned All-Packa has clearance for tires up to 20×2.8″ and compatibility with 1×11 SRAM drivetrains. Bike Friday says the fully loaded bike folds in 30 seconds, making it a tempting choice for travel to truly remote locations around the globe.
- Price: $2,595
- Buy from bikefriday.com
Limited edition Ombraz Frost Classics
The Ombraz Classic armless sunglasses are a classic for a reason. They’re lightweight, stylish, durable, and feature high quality optics. The brand is offering 1,000 pairs of limited edition Frost Classics with polarized grey mirror lenses and frosty frames ahead of the holidays so grab them while you can.
- Price: $160
- Buy from Ombraz.
Industry Nine goes for the bronze with limited colorway
Industry Nine just announced a limited edition anodized bronze finish available for their spokes, hubs, stems, spacers, and headsets. Products can be ordered starting now until November 14.
- Price: Varies
- Buy from industrynine.com
Versus releases pink tires for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Versus Tires is launching limited edition pink mountain bike tires in honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Don’t worry, you haven’t missed anything yet. If you buy a set on their site, you’ll get two pink tires, a T-shirt, sticker, and an entry in a raffle for a custom ‘Keep a Breast’ YT Capra with a flashy parts kit. Proceeds from the entries go to the Keep a Breast Foundation.
- Price: $195
- Available: https://versustires.com/collections/keep-a-breast/products/keep-a-breast-ltd-edition-tire-set
Devinci gives two bikes green and gold
Devinici has a new color update for their Kobain hardtail and the Troy, and it’s as flashy as a cash drawer. The bikes are now available in Green Gold, with a deep green paint and gold accents.
- Price: Starting at $1,929
- Available: Devinci dealers
