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].
e*Thirteen Helix Race alloy cranks add short 160mm size
Many riders are finding benefits to shorter crank arms and now e*Thirteen has its shortest option yet for the Helix Race alloy cranks that’s 160mm in length. Cranksets are designed to work with Boost or SuperBoost spacing and are available in bronze and black finishes.
- Price: $279.99
- Buy from e*Thirteen retailers
Whisky Parts No. 9 MCX+ Fork
The new Whisky No. 9 MCX+ fork is a rigid carbon gravel fork designed for suspension-corrected gravel bikes. It features massive tire clearance — up to 2.4″ on a 27.5″ wheel — and includes three-pack mounts on both sides plus internal routing for a dynamo cable and fender mounts.
- Weight: 590g
- Price: TBD
- Buy from Whisky Parts retailers
Muc-Off D3O gloves
Muc-Off just added two new mountain bike gloves featuring D3O knuckle protection. The new gloves are also said to be breathable and feature a DWR coating for water resistance.
- Price: $49.99
- Buy from Muc-Off
Alchemy Amarok titanium gravel bike
The new Alchemy Amarok titanium gravel bike is designed for backcountry touring. The brand says it’s a “singletrack worthy gravel bike that absolutely rips” thanks to a 70-71.5° head tube angle and forgiving yet rugged titanium frame.
- Price: $10,499
- Buy from Alchemy
New Nemo bikepacking gear
Nemo just added a bunch of new and updated gear for 2024 on their website including the Mayfly Osmo bikepacking tent featuring Osmo, a 100% recycled material that’s said to repel water four times better than standard tent materials.
- Price: $399.95 (2-person)
- Buy from Nemo
Ritchey Cabrillo Saddle
The Ritchey Cabrillo is a new saddle designed for road and gravel biking. It’s got a short nose, wide body, and flat top designed to make it easier for the rider to move around on the bike. Available with stainless steel or CrMo saddle rails.
- Price: $59.95 – $99.95
- Buy from ritcheylogic.com
Classified launches new carbon gravel wheels
Last week Classified launched three new sets of carbon wheels to work with their Powershift drive system, including a set of gravel hoops. The Classified G42 wheels feature a 25mm internal rim width and weigh 1,350g for the pair.
- Price: €1,500 (does not include Powershift hub)
- Buy from classified-cycling.cc
Mission Workshop Mason Power Wool pullover
The new Mission Workshop Mason Power Wool pullover looks super warm right now. The four-way stretch, Polartec® Power Wool material is a blend of wool, nylon, and spandex that wicks and breathes to help regulate body temperature.
- Price: $175
- Buy from Mission Workshop
