What Tyler Found: Day 4 - Sea Otter 2013

Commencal
• The 2013 Meta SX is 250grams lighter than the 2012 offering
• Not available in carbon and it's a 26er, but that seems to be working for Nicolas Quéré and Rémy Absalon.
• We approve of this color.


DVO
• Devinci's Carbon Wilson equipped with DVO's Emerald DH fork in black.


Intense
• This 951 with 27.5 inch wheels was looking fast.
• Learn more about it here.


POC
• VPD 2.0 DH knee/shin pads.
• Hard main cup for additional protection in really hard impacts or sliding on your knees in some crashes.


BOS
• BOS suspension has found its way back into the north american marketplace.
• All initial reports have been really positive.
• Stay tuned for a long term test here on Pinkbike.


Gamut
• 104 BCD Crankarm Spider
• Fits X0 GXP and X0 BB30, as well as X9 crank arms
• 65 grams, Black, 2X, 1x, $69.99USD



Deity
• Tyler McCaul with his sweet shuttle wagon at the Deity booth.
• "Prototype" Deity T-MAC pedals. This is not the final version, but it's looking pretty refined at this point.


Morpheus
• Mitch Chubey and his Loki.
• Nice clips Mitch.


Clif Bar
• Clif Bar was on hand to keep everyone's snacky sides covered.
• Many a ride have been saved thanks to these bars.


Profile Racing
• This rear hub is one of the best sounding hubs and this color is sure to set you apart from the rest as well.


Hutchinson
• Toro the mascot and new tire from Hutchinson.


Foes
• The Hydro DH bike all set up with Manitou Dorado and Revox suspension.


Gravity Components
• The all new Gradient carbon component line up is aimed at the Trail/AM/Enduro rider.
• 777 Carbon Bar ($119USD), Aluminum/Carbon Stem ($69USD), Aluminum/Carbon Seat Post ($119USD)
• Gradient Cranks ($449USD) - Mega EVO 30mm Spindle, fits all BB styles with $20 Adapter.


Magicshine
• The old style on the left and the newest design on the right from Magicshine.
• MJ-808 (Left - $100USD) and MJ-880 (Right - $225)


Norco
• Norco's Sarah Leishman was pretty pumped on her first DH race of the season here at the 2013 Sea Otter Classic.


Kali
• New Avatar II with Pop Out Visor system ($349USD)
• Integrated accessory mount (also available on the Avatar, Prana and Prana II models)
• Price TBD on aftermarket Pop Out system


Alpine Bike Parks
• Chubey on the Alpine Bike Parks Wallride.
• They will be the pump track and demo area builders for the next 5 years.


Cambria Bike
• If you needed parts, Cambria likely had them for sale.


Giant
• Giant was on hand to take care of all their racers this weekend and show off some of their latest bikes.


Larabar
• Samples - mmm!


DVO
• Santa Cruz Carbon V-10 with DVO DH fork.


Chaz
• Charlie Sponsel's first annual Jones Soda chug contest. Chugging the blue juice like a man. 4 in before full fledged vomiting.


CST
• CST is in the market to bring us tires that work well and are affordable. This $38USD BFT "Big Fat Tire" (26 x 2.4 / Dual Compound) is one example of their value.


Camelbak
• Lumbar support packs are new and based on talking to users, they have been happily received.
• The new reservoir shape lowers overall weight to a more supportive position on the rider.


Schwalbe
• Hans Dampf, Big Betty and Muddy Mary tires.
• The Big Betty has been my go to tire for the last two Pacific Northwest winters.


Cascadia Farms
• Organic Granola samples to keep us fed each morning (for those of us that missed breakfast that is).


SRAM
• This Rocky Mountain Altitude was set up with SRAM components to showcase a full Trail riding build. We'd love to take this one for a rip.


Jackson Goldstone
• Jackson came down to the Otter and took the win in his DH category - nice work buddy!


That is a wrap for me from the 2013 Sea Otter Classic. Thanks to Paris Gore for the additional shots in this last piece as well. See you all back here next year.