Some new cycling products offer small, iterative changes. Others bring wholly novel ideas, some that move the needle and others that are just a touch harebrained. At the Sea Otter Classic, there’s just about every kind of new product on display. These three from WTB, Adidas Five Ten, and Ornot caught my eye today.
Why does the WTB Devo saddle have this strange cutout in the rear? It’s certainly not for riding comfort. Rather, it’s a handle to help lift e-bikes, whose weights can reach well north of 50 pounds.The WTB Devo saddle has a built in handle. It makes for a sturdier grip than you would expect from a saddle.Everything looks normal from the side…The WTB Devo saddle from above.Adidas Five Ten has an updated version of its cross-country focused Kestrel Boa on display. It features an impact resistant toe box and an abrasion resistant upper as well as a stiff sole for power transfer.The brand’s Stealth rubber instep patch and sole means lots of grip, while the raised toe and heel tread provide traction.The rear of the Adidas Five Ten Kestrel Boa.The Kestrel Boa costs £200 / $230 / €230.Ornot will be releasing a larger handlebar bag later this year that is big enough to hold a large burrito.It retains the external side phone pocket of the smaller Ornot handlebar bag.There’s a front mesh pocket as well as daisy chain loops for lights and accessories.And rear mesh pockets for nutrition or stowing trash.Sturdy Voile straps secure the bag to the handlebars.
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