Tucked away near the FSA and Prologo booths was a very small table with a very interesting power meter pedal design. A German company named Mess Werk has a new, easily swappable pedal-body design and a compelling build story. (All/Photos Jordan Villella)What is Mess Werks? Mess Werk pedals are a new power-meter pedal design from the designers of Pro2Max power meters. The design is similar to other power base pedals. It offers dual-sided power measurement, swappable road and mountain bike bodies, and a 120hr charge life. Mountain Bike Body The mountain bike body looks simliar to the Garmin pedal offerings with a slight lean towards the Shimano side. The body isnt super wide with platform, but a convincing offering. The pedals have a high gloss look that are eyecatching, and there are rumors of other non-shimano style pedal body options after the inital release. Three-Bolt Road The road body looks more like what SRM are offering with a lower stack height, slim pedal design, while keeping the cleat Shimano compatable. Safety Lights! Much like the Look Keo light pedals we reviewed earlier this year, the Mess Werk pedals will come with a optional training light feature that clips to the rear of the pedal. Charging Both the pedals, and the additional light feature use a type-c charger. The pedal charger is a roubust clip style piece (simliar to the Wahoo/Speedplay design) that clips to the pedal and charges via two magnetic prongs. When/Where & How Much? The rumor is that these pedals will hit the market around the summer time worldwide with a retail price of around $400. Mess Werk will offer extended maintance, crash replacements, and a 5-year warranty. Keep an eye out, these pedals could be a next level design if the price stays as claimed. The post Spotted: Mess Werk Power Pedals appeared first on Bikerumor.

Part three of our Sea Otter Classic coverage dives deeper into the sudden surge of interest in 32 wheels. Along the way, Neil checks in with REEB, Kenda, Neuhaus, Wolf Tooth, Stinner, and Vivo to explore new bikes, components, and prototypes that hint at where things might be headed nextThe post Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 3) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Following our second written roundup highlighting some of the most interesting bikes and gear from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic, Neil shares his video recap of day two, including conversations with Bourdeau Cycles, Vittoria Tires, and Marin Bikes. Watch it hereThe post Video: Fresh Finds at Sea Otter 2026 (Part 2) appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Mavic is a very traditional company; the yellow banner (and car) is one of the most recognizable in cycling. It brings an emotion, a racing heritage, and a long history in wheelcraft. Sometimes, however, that doesnt mean the latest and the greatest. Largely, we see the foundational cycling companies being reluctant to change, especially when it comes to their core product.(All photos/Jordan Villella)The new and improved Mavic team is seeing things differently and is not only ready for changes like 32 wheels for mountain/gravel, but they are also leading the charge. We spotted some cool 32 alloy mountain bike wheels, new unreleased Comete 50 race rockets, and an M strap styled all-around road shoe.Mavic Cross Max 32 Alloy Wheels When we see new products, its usually from the top down. Were seeing 32 race wheels, crafted from carbon, and built to the lightest spec to help sell the move to a larger (and heavier) standard. But what some dont see is that most will not be rolling those sweet 32 carbon wheels. The masses (especially when 32 comes to mainstream production) will be riding stout 32 alloy wheels that need to be dialed when the go to 32 lever is pulled.Mavic is ahead of the curve on this one, and has a production 32 Cross Max Alloy wheelset ready to roll, and I wouldnt be surprised to see it as a 32 OEM spec in the near future.The rim appears to be 30mm wide and uses a standard J-Bend Mavic Cross Max hubset with a 6-bolt interface. There was no talk of price, cost, or availability but one thing is for certain. Mavic is ready for the 32 revolution, having already produced a high-end carbon version of the Cross Max SL with the KTM XC team. Now they are aiming for the market entry point.Unreleased Mavic Comete 50 Road WheelsAnother in-plane sight-spotting was a set of Mavic Comet 50 carbon beauties on a just-as-classy LOOK frameset. The Comete 50 wheels are Mavics all-around race wheels, and this new version boasts some excellent updates.The most notable is the carbon spokes, paired with alloy nipples. Most importantly, the spokeheads are captured in the hub and not slotted. This allows all the spokes to stay in the hub rather than disengage, as some have in tragic instances in the classics.The hubs have a classic Mavic look with ceramic bearings and a slightly aero shape, but not so thin as to affect the bearing diameter.Rim-wise, the updated Mavic Comete 50 looks slightly wider. Mavic has been a slower adopter of the wider rim, but they seem to be coming around. The wider look of the Mavic Comete 50 suggests it would be a great complement to 28-32mm tires. No prices, specs, or information were given, but this new Mavic Comet 50 looks to be a great addition to the new Mavic lineup.Mavic AKSIUM Strap ShoeThe shoewear from Mavic has an all-new AKSIUM-level shoe ($179) aimed at the rider who is not into BOA. The idea was to create a better strap, one that is easy to dial in over the forefoot.This design focus led to the new M strap, which allows riders to dial in pressure and snugness where theyd like, without overloading the entire system.The sole is nylon, and is focused on entry to mid-level performance and comfort. The AKSIUM looks like a great addition to the lineup, easing riders into a stiffer-soled, spin shoe without overpricing. Id like to see this tech crossover into a super-lightweight XC shoe.Mavic.com The post Spotted: Unreleased Mavic Comete 50 Shoes 32 Alloy Wheels appeared first on Bikerumor.

Our coverage continues with another fun gallery. There is a great deal of crossover when it comes to bicycles, overlanding, and camping, like it or not. And the 2026 Sea Otter Classic had plenty of vehicles that looked up to the task.Some of the vehicles that I shot while here were not always easily accessible; some were hiding in the booth. But I took the picture anyway, so you guys can see what I saw. Some are really cool, like the old Ford F250 in the Yakima booth.Others arent overlanding vehicles at all, like the FOX Harley and the Maxxis buggy. But those were too cool not to include in this gallery, so theyre in there. Lets take a dive into the 2026 Sea Otter Classic overland gallery, and I hope you enjoy it. The Maxxis BroncoThe Roof Top Tent Bronco Raptor, aka: Braptor I just made that up. Go ahead, you can use it. Orange Adventure VanHidden Lil Toaster VanOutfitted TacomaGeoTrek VanYakima Old Ford F250Yakimas New FordOff Highway VanThe Maxxis BuggyThe FOX HarleyWell, I think that was pretty cool, and it was fun finding and shooting the vehicles. And, I dont care who ya are, that harley was pretty bitchen. I hope you guys enjoyed that.SeaOtterClassic.comThe post 2026 Sea Otter Classic Overland Rig Roundup Plus an Off-road Buggy and a Harley appeared first on Bikerumor.

A few weeks ago, we covered the explosion of brands adopting the Avinox motor on their eMTBs. And, guess what? Quite a few of them were at Sea Otter.But there are other eMTBs out there that werent covered in that initial roundup, some with the Avinox, some without. So, without further ado, heres a quick look into Sea Otters eMTB scene for 2026.Some Avinox Additions Seen at Sea OtterThe Commencal Meta Power SX isnt necessarily new, but the drive unit is. Obviously, it features the new Avinox MS2 drive unit with 150Nm of torque and an 800Wh battery.Not only does the new Meta Power SX feature the new drive unit, but Commencal made a few tweaks to the frame. Its a bit longer, a bit slacker, and has a slightly steeper seat tube angle. The Meta Power SX features 160mm of travel paired with a 170mm fork and rolls on mixed wheels.Ari was also teasing a new Avinox-equipped e-bike at Sea Otter, the Wire Peak. They are staying fairly tight-lipped with all the details, but here is what they were able to share:Alloy frame, 150mm of travel160 (stock) or 170mm fork29er or MX wheels64 HTA / 78 STA4 sizes (SXL)4-way geo adjust800Wh or 600Wh battery optionsPerhaps best of all is the price. Ari says there will be three or four build options, with prices starting under $5,000.Something New From KonaWell, sort of new. The Kona Remote 160 isnt a new name to the brand, but they have done a complete revamp of the bike. And, it made its debut at Sea Otter, with more details to come in the next few days.It is still a 160/160mm bike, but there are a few firsts for the Remote 160. Unlike previous iterations, and any Kona e-bike for that matter, the Remote 160 is their first carbon e-bike offering. Obviously, they also changed up the shock placement. Kona did this to easily fit the range extender in the front triangle across all sizes.Speaking of range extenders, the Remote 160 comes with one. Out of the box. No additional purchase necessary. The bike features a Bosch SX drive unit, SRAM Ultimate-level suspension, Maven brakes, and a Di2 drivetrain.New From NorcoAlso in that new category is the Norco Sight VLT Bosch A. While the Sight isnt a new name to Norcos lineup, this bike certainly is. It features an aluminum frame, 150/160mm of travel (rear/front), and a Bosch PX drive unit.Yeah, you heard right, Bosch PX. It has 700W of power, 90Nm of torque, and a 600Wh battery. It is offered in five sizes, mixed-wheel options, and, best of all, an affordable price range. Prices for the Sight VLT Bosch A start at $4,799 and top out at $6,599.Maybe Youve Heard of Them, I hadntBulls eMTB with a one-piece carbon cockpitIt is fun to discover brands you either havent heard of or know very little about. And, as you might imagine, Sea Otter is the place for it.Bulls is an interesting co-op-owned brand in Germany. I chatted with their American distributors here at Sea Otter about the new e-bike they had on display. It features a Bosch CX drive unit paired with a 600Wh battery, 150mm of travel (front and rear), and integrated lights. And it is priced pretty competitively, with prices starting around $4,500 for the full alloy frame.The carbon front/alloy rear bike on display is around $6,000. Bulls expects to release the bike this summer.Another brand I was relatively unfamiliar with was HPC. Their Trail Blazer enduro features 155mm of travel paired with a 160mm fork. And it certainly doesnt lack power, perhaps blurring the lines between e-bike and moto, with a Bafang motor delivering 185Nm of torque.Their bikes at Sea Otter were paired with 1,050Wh batteries, which HPC said are made in-house. Jumping onto their website, it looks like HPC provides quite a few options for battery size, power output, etc, so you can likely get it down to class 1.Shimano Motors RepresentThe Shimano EP8 motor was also spotted on several bikes here at Sea Otter. The Jamis Defcon features a 150mm alloy frame with particularly long chainstays. They offer two builds, with the lower listed at $6,000 and the higher at $7,500.The Defcon E1 looks to be a pretty solid build, with TRP DHR brakes, Fox Performance suspension, and an XT mechanical drive unit.Canyon also uses the Shimano drive unit on a few of its eMTBs, including the Torque ON and Spectral ON. We all likely remember the issues Canyon had with its batteries, which led to an eventual recall. Now, all is good, and Canyon was happy to share that both the electrified versions of the Torque and Spectral are being shipped.More From BoschThe Avinox release has certainly garnered a lot of attention. The word is that Bosch has something in the works that we look forward to hearing about. Regardless, there were some pretty cool Bosch e-bikes at Sea Otter, with some pretty sweet paint.Non-drive side photo for the win!The Revel ReRun was present, looking so sweet with a custom paint job from Tec-Gnar. The big squish enduro rig features a Bosch SX drive unit.Polygon had their emerald-green Collosus TE with a Bosch CX drive unit. Prices start at $7,500 and, damn, that color really pops.Cannondale was also showing off its Bosch CX-equipped Moterras. This bike embodies long, low, and slack, and, from personal experience, feels incredibly planted. However, you might clank a pedal or two off the ground.A Drive Unit/Gearbox MashupIntradrive is a UK-based drive unit brand that said, Why not put it altogether?! They produced the GD8, a gearbox/motor mashup which, in my opinion, really makes a lot of sense.Intradrives GD8 drive unit features 700W of peak power, 8 speeds, and weighs 4.5kg. The GD8 has electronic shifting with a 0.1-second shift speed. It is currently compatible with e-bikes that have a Shimano EP8 motor, and can accommodate a belt or a chain.At Sea Otter, the Intradrive unit was displayed on two bikes made for the show. The guys from Intradrive told me that the focus is on business-to-business (I think B2B is what they call it) rather than on manufacturing a frame.Is it an eMTB?Lastly, I couldnt walk past this Salsa Wanderosa without asking: eMTB or eGravel? Regardless, it is a rad bike and frankly just looks good.The post eMTBs of Sea Otter 2026: Some May Look Familiar, Others Wont appeared first on Bikerumor.

Not every good Sea Otter Classic find has two wheels.Mixed in with the usual flood of shiny bikes and sunscreen-slathered cyclists was a new recovery mix option from Untapped. The new recovery lineup takes the brands maple-first nutrition approach and carries it into the post-ride part of the day.If you already know Untapped, this move makes a lot of sense. The Vermont brand has built its name on maple-based fueling, and its recovery category keeps that same real-food lane. Right now, the lineup is simple: a standard Recovery Drink Mix and a Vegan Recovery Drink Mix, with both products listed at $39.95.Whats In It?The standard Recovery Drink Mix is built around maple sugar, nonfat milk powder, whole milk powder, dried egg whites, and sea salt. Flavors include Maple, Cocoa, and Strawberry. UnTapped says the mix is designed to refuel and repair but made from real food without flavorings, additives, or ultra-processed ingredients. The maple sugar handles the fuel side, while the milk and egg whites help with muscle repair and rebuilding.The Vegan Recovery Drink Mix follows the same basic playbook, but swaps in oat milk powder and hemp heart protein alongside maple sugar and sea salt. It also comes in Maple, Cocoa, and Strawberry. For the vegan mix, the oat milk and maple sugar are the fuel, with hemp heart protein handling the muscle-repair side.Hit The NumbersThe standard mix is sold in an 8-serving container with a listed serving size of 2 scoops (50 grams). In the Maple version, Untapped lists 200 calories, 34 grams of carbs, 33 grams of sugar, 11 grams of protein, 250mg of sodium, and 420mg of potassium per serving. Nothing crazy or groundbreaking, but solid and easy to get in after a race effort. The vegan Maple version also comes in 8 servings at 2 scoops / 50 grams per serving, but shifts the numbers slightly to 200 calories, 37 grams of carbs, 30 grams of sugar, 9 grams of protein, 250mg of sodium, and 330mg of potassium. How does it taste? The most important question, and after sampling all the vegan flavors, I can say without a doubt, very good. The taste is subtle, with a hint of maple and a very palatable flavor. Im in! Check it out at Untapped.ccThe post Sea Otter Classic Find: Untapped Adds Maple-Fueled Recovery Drink Mixes appeared first on Bikerumor.