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].
fizik Nanuq GTX winter bike shoe
Just in time for colder temps, the new fizik Nanuq GTX winter bike shoe features GORE-TEX and a fleece liner to keep feet both dry and warm. The shoe is available in both clipless and flat versions and features a BOA lace system and integrated ankle sock. Singletracks tested another fizik winter shoe, the Terra Artica GTX, and it’s one of our favorites.
- Price: $299.99
- Buy from Wiggle.
Salsa Cowbell and Cowchipper Carbon 2.0 handlebars
Salsa has updated the Cowbell and Cowchipper carbon drop bars with a new layup that’s designed to be even stronger to accommodate the clamping forces required by the latest brake and shift levers. The Salsa Cowbell 2.0 is still flared at 12° while the Cowchipper doubles that to 24° of flare. Both have a 31.8mm stem clamp diameter.
- Price: $230
- Buy from Salsa dealers.
Chris King anodized thru axles
Most of us just use the thru axle that comes with our bike frame, though it can be a missed opportunity to add some style. Chris King has teamed up with the Robert Axle Project to offer color-matched thru axles so everything from the hub to the axle is on point. Not only are the axles design to look good, they’re also likely lighter than stock parts and are made in the USA.
- Price: $65
- Buy from Chris King.
25th Anniversay Mavic Deemax wheels
Mavic Deemax wheels are legendary on the DH circuit, and this year marks the wheel’s 25th Anniversary. To celebrate Mavic has released a special edition yellow wheelset with modern specs like a 30mm internal rim width, 29er diameter, and Boost and SuperBoost rear spacing.
- Price: $755 (pair)
- Buy from Mavic dealers.
New EVOC bags
EVOC just dropped a bunch of new and improved bags, including the handlebar bag pictured above. The brand’s popular backpacks and hip packs feature improved ventilation, and there’s a new, higher-volume hydration vest for long days.
- Price: $50-250
- Shop EVOC bags at Backcountry.com.
