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Sea Otter Classic Expo

Monterey, California, USA, April 16-19, 2009

Part 9 - April 29: That's a wrap!

By James Huang

Our coverage of the 2009 Sea Otter Classic comes to a close with slew of parts, clothing, accessories, and whatever else caught our collective eyes in Monterey. We hope you've enjoyed this year's coverage and welcome you to discuss your favourite bits and pieces in the Cyclingnews.com forum.

Manitou's R-Seven will receive mostly internal changes for 2010.
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Manitou will use the new Absolute+ damper
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Manitou call this new damper 'Absolute+'
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The new damper will be compatible with both manual
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The new remote lever looks nice
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The slotted mounting holes provide some adjustability.
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The wide clamp offers good bar support
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The X-Fusion Vengeance looks to be a viable contender
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Subtle bulges in the lower legs reinforce the lower bushings.
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The X-Fusion Vengeance fork is also available
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High-quality machined knobs are easy to grab and turn.
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Handy air pressure guidelines are right on the fork leg.
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No more zip-ties!!!
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X-Fusion's H3 LT is a good low-cost alternative
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The X-Fusion Vector HLR includes independently adjustable
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The Exposure MaXx-D clusters four high-output LED emitters
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The Exposure Enduro Race and Enduro models
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The Exposure bar mount requires tools for installation
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The tiny Exposure Joystick is a single-LED model
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The larger - and surprisingly bright - RedEye is designed to work with the larger Exposure lights
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The tiny Exposure RedEye Micro
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If you need more run time you can also tack on
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Convenient etching on the bodies provides a wealth of useful information.
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The BD3 is Ergon's largest pack
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The separate upper and lower harnesses
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That little green ball joint otherwise known as the 'Flink Link'
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The BD1 is Ergon's smallest pack
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The Ergon BD1 pack doesn't look like other packs
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Ergon got their start with ergonomic grips
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The new FiveTen Karver features a handy removable Velcro cap
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The FiveTen Rennie offers more protection around the ankle
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Padding on the wraparound tongue
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FiveTen uses extra-sticky Stealth S1 rubber for the Sam Hill signature model
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The FiveTen Sam Hill signature model
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FiveTen's Stealth Paint kit allows users to repair
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Formula's ultralight R1 hydraulic disc brake
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Crank Brothers' new 4"-travel Joplin post
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Crank Brothers set up eighty sets of demo wheels
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Fox have a number of keen new looks for 2009
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Those looking for a more subdued look
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The Fox Blitz shorts and HC jersey
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Fox's women's line gets new styles as well
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As always, Fox still offer an impressively wide range of gloves
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Fox bring the custom painted look to store shelves
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Fox add new colors to their Flux helmet.
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Bell's helmet palette has gotten considerably more colorful
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Magura USA will soon bring Vaude packs into the US.
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The ventilated back panel keeps the pack off of your body
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Integrated rain covers are at the ready
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The clever hard back panel on the Vaude panniers
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KORE's new T-Beam saddles
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The aluminum rails are easily replaced
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KORE add an integrated stem to their lineup for this year.
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KORE's new Torsion Beam bar measures a generous 800mm in width.
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Geax claim their Barro Race is the lightest 29" tire currently available.
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The Saguaro is Geax's most popular tread design
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The tightly spaced center knobs presumably roll well
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A fairly stout shoulder on the Geax AKA
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The Geax AKA delivers a fast roll
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Hutchinson's new fast roller is the Cobra
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Hutchinson have added a 29" version of their Toro tire
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Hutchinson's more durable Intensive Road Tubeless tire
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Deep or shallow - your choice.
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Industry Nine have been steadily expanding their range
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Industry Nine produce two different driver styles
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Industry Nine's road front hub is decidedly svelte-looking.
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Yakima's newest range of rooftop bike carriers
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Niterider debuted an updated HID lamp
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SixSixOne have added protective d3o material
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Black is SO yesterday.
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Jett offer a number of different styles to suit your tastes.
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Jett bring a fresh face to the cycling clothing industry
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Zippered vents in the legs bring in cooling air.
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True Precision offer their Stealth hubs
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True Precision's cog affixes with just four bolts.
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It's a bit tough to tell from the image
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Sunline are debating whether or not to bring
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ODI offer their lock-on grips
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WTB introduced a special Brian Lopes signature edition
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Squirt have a special pink version of their wax-based chain lube
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In addition to the usual wet and dry lubes, Tri-Flow also offer
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Zooke's anti-fog treatment actually seems to work quite well
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GU add another option for fueling your body
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FRS chews are now available in both orange and pomegranate blueberry flavors.
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Larabar have added two new flavors this year:
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Kinetic Koffee add three new blends -
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Nuun add a new banana flavor to the range
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Got an ache? Profen HP is a topical ibuprofen cream
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Sea Otter is always rife with new energy drink and food companies
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