Our favorite gear at Sea Otter Classic wasn't the bikes—it was the accessories
Summary
The Sea Otter Classic is a large bicycle trade event held in Monterey County, California, showcasing new bikes and bike accessories. This year, the show featured innovative products like new types of helmets, cargo bikes, and bike transport gear from various companies, including a new electric cargo bike by Rivian.Key Facts
- The Sea Otter Classic took place from April 16 to April 19 near Monterey, California.
- It is the largest consumer trade cycling show in the world.
- The event features a wide range of bike types, including road, mountain, electric, gravel, and cargo bikes.
- Major bike brands such as Continental, Trek, Specialized, and Abus participate in the show.
- New bike accessories included a helmet from Pikio Labs that uses a flexible skeleton-like foam structure called OBLIK for better impact protection.
- Rivian, an electric vehicle maker, introduced a new electric cargo bike.
- The Pikio helmet improves upon the common MIPS design by allowing the helmet shell to move in multiple directions, reducing the impact force.
- The event also included bikepacking-related activities like a campout and party, highlighting newer bike uses and cultures.
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