Stoltz is using O.Symetric chainrings, which require creative front derailleur placement.
Stoltz is using O.Symetric chainrings, which require creative front derailleur placement.
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Xterra star Conrad Stoltz has a new Specialized Epic 29er full-suspension bike.
Xterra star Conrad Stoltz has a new Specialized Epic 29er full-suspension bike.
Crow’s foot lacing on the drive side of SuperLogic wheels is meant to up the stiffness level.
Crow’s foot lacing on the drive side of SuperLogic wheels is meant to up the stiffness level.
The new SuperLogic road carbon wheelset features Lew carbon tubular rims.
The new SuperLogic road carbon wheelset features Lew carbon tubular rims.
Ritchey WCS parts are now offered in white, including the Biomax saddle.
Ritchey WCS parts are now offered in white, including the Biomax saddle.
Road bars in Ritchey’s line are now offered in SuperLogic, using higher grade materials for lighter weight.
Road bars in Ritchey’s line are now offered in SuperLogic, using higher grade materials for lighter weight.
The carbon clincher mountain wheels are laced to DT Swiss hubs, with DT 14/17/14 gauge spokes.
The carbon clincher mountain wheels are laced to DT Swiss hubs, with DT 14/17/14 gauge spokes.
The new hybrid pump from Genuine might wind up called the “Mountain Pipe.”
The new hybrid pump from Genuine might wind up called the “Mountain Pipe.”
Genuine Innovations’ Marty Mares and Michael Drabousky pass out CO2 cartridges in full SWAT style outfits.
Genuine Innovations’ Marty Mares and Michael Drabousky pass out CO2 cartridges in full SWAT style outfits.
Sea Otter Tech Sampler, Part One
The range of bikes and components on display at a typical Sea Otter Classic never fails to impress, and this 2009 edition is no exception. Although oriented more toward mountain riders than road, the products on display cross all categories. Here is the first sampling of goodies from the infield of Laguna Seca, as component and bike brands roll out the red carpet for riders, spectators and media. Ritchey
Leipheimer to race Sea Otter
Three-time Amgen Tour of California champion Levi Leipheimer will contest the road and circuit races this Friday and Saturday at the Sea Otter Classic, event officials confirmed Thursday night. Leipheimer lives in Santa Rosa, California, 170 miles from Sea Otter’s home at Laguna Seca Raceway near Monterey. Leipheimer has raced Sea Otter before. In 2006 when riding for Gerolsteiner, the Montana native played a decisive role as a one-man team in the circuit race on the 2.6-mile loop. That year Jelly Belly’s Matty Rice took the win ahead of Health Net’s Karl Menzies.
09 Sea Otter: And win Schmitt did – the biggest of his budding career, he said
09 Sea Otter: And win Schmitt did - the biggest of his budding career, he said
09 Sea Otter: Jacques-Maynes told Schmitt he was going to win
09 Sea Otter: Jacques-Maynes told Schmitt he was going to win
09 Sea Otter: Bissell put Jacques-Maynes, O’Bee and Schmitt off the front
09 Sea Otter: Bissell put Jacques-Maynes, O'Bee and Schmitt off the front
09 Sea Otter: Land Rover was the only other full team to contest Bissell
09 Sea Otter: Land Rover was the only other full team to contest Bissell