Products from the Otter
5/12/04 - The Sea Otter Classic isn't quite the new-product bonanza that Interbike is, but Bike Associate Editor Jim Fitzgerald and Editor-at-Large Vernon Felton each found a handful of interesting newbies on display at this year's event.

Shimano's '05 Components
4/23/04 - When you're the ruler of the bicycle world, you're allowed to freewheel for awhile, let others catch up. But that's not Shimano's style and their new product line proves this fact.

Zoic Yuba Shorts
4/8/04 - Named for the rugged Yuba River that cuts through the Northern California Sierra, the Yuba Short is designed for riding abuse. These shorts are baggy to look casual, but the integrated "ASSault" liner is padded enough to keep you seated comfortably.

Nema Apeks Jersey
4/2/04 - Over the last 10 years, clothing companies have come and gone, but Nema has ridden their way to the forefront, hanging their baggy duds on some fat-tire luminaries like Joe Schwartz.

Manitou's New Long-Travel Nixon Fork and Swinger 4-Way Air Shock
3/29/04 - Tall, straight-from-a-spaghetti-western cacti jut from a sun-baked landscape, sweat drips off my nose and John Tomac rules all. In front and behind, huffing in a long line of ascent, with Tomac at the head, a slew of journalists from around the world hammer through slickrock and singletrack in Phoenix, Arizona. This is Answer Camp...

Magura Product Presentation
3/24/04 - Magura recently showcased their latest innovations in the rugged mountains east of Temecula, California. Although the two-day camp happened amidst Southern California's storm of the year, we dodged hail and lightning long enough to ride products from the "The Brake People"...

Axiom Thrust Air Mini Floor Pump
3/10/04 - Whether you ride mountain, road or anything in between the Axiom Thrust Air Mini Floor Pump is compact enough to go wherever you do.

Perpetuem Endurance Drink
2/26/04- After several years and several thousand miles of testing, Hammer Nutrition has released an endurance drink called Perpetuem. It is a drink mix intended for workouts lasting longer than two hours, but it can be used during any workout or race.

Timbuk2 Graphic Messenger Bag
2/5/04 - Timbuk2 has been making bags for bike messengers since 1989, but some students and young professionals also like the style because it offers easy access to gear and is useful when commuting on bikes.

Cannondale Nebula Baggy Short
1/15/04 - This two-in-one riding short combines Cannondale's spandex chamois Innershort and a detachable outer nylon shell.

Avid SAAGO Stem
12/15/03 - The distinct design of the Avid SAAGO stem takes 1 1/8 threadless stems to the next level by employing a new clamping system.

SmartWool RBX Ultra Light Socks
12/12/03 - Say good-bye to shrink, and say hello to dry. SmartWool's RBX Ultra Light Socks use wool, nylon and elastic to give the wearer a sock that won't shrink, itch or stink.

Troy Lee Designs D2 Helmet
12/4/03 - The compromise between performance, weight and safety is balanced in many different ways when it comes to racing, and Troy Lee Designs has a balance that may work for you.

More New Products for 2004
11/26/03 - It's been about a month since Interbike came and went, but there are still some interesting products kicking and stomping around inside my head. Since you probably haven't seen some of this stuff yet, I thought I'd give you another dose of what's in store for 2004.

Racing Tubes
11/18/03 - Four tubes for every kind of racer. Read up on the Arrow Racing Hi Performance tubes, the Specialized Thorn Resistant Racing Tubes, the Maxxis Flyweight Tubes, and the Kenda Heavy Duty Extreme Tubes.