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Sea Otter: The heat
Sea Otter, as usual, was incredibly hot and sunny. Even the dogs hid in the shade of the team tents. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Shred helmets
Shred helmets came from the snow sports world. Olympic skier Ted Ligety co-founded the brand in 2006. The Shred Short Stack trail helmet retails at $150. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Shred helmets
Shred helmets share technologies with Shred's sister company Slytech Protection. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Shred helmets
The foam inserts in the Short Stack helmet are designed to better dissipate energy in case of impact. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Shred sunglasses
Shred's Provocator Noweight sunglasses use NXT lenses and are quite lightweight, as the name implies. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Shred sunglasses
The Shred lifestyle sunglasses use wood arms and Zeiss lenses. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Box
The Box drivetrain system has been teased for over a year now. The drivetrain should be available next January. The clutch-equipped rear derailleur will retail for $125. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Box
The Box shifters will retail for $50 each. The rear shifter is cross-compatible with Shimano derailleurs and the left shifter is cross-compatible with SRAM and Shimano. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Box
Box also previewed its new four piston brake, the Digit. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: The air bag
The air bag got plenty of use all weekend. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Look 927 Carbon
Look is going to bring its 927 Carbon mountain bike to the U.S. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Look 927 Carbon
The 927 Carbon has 120mm of front and rear travel, though the geometry is still pretty steep. Its more of a cross-country rig, according to Look. The 927 Carbon with this SRAM XX1 build will retail for $7,900. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Lake shoes
Lake has announced a few new models. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Lake shoes
The more budget-friendly MX168 mountain shoe will retail for $180 and has an adjustable instep. A carbon-soled version is coming. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Lake shoes
The new MX180 enduro shoe uses a waterproof membrane and will retail for $190. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Lake shoes
The MX180 also uses a hard rubber toe cap and a cushioned heel for added protection. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Lake shoes
Lake also previewed two new casual shoes that are SPD compatible. The high tops are waterproof, and should be great for rainy commutes. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Ben Berden
Ben Berden stopped by the Lake booth with his Thule backpack, signature pink shoes, and that sticker of his. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Sombrio
The spring collection from Sombrio looks to have some great pieces, including the $80 women's Marimba shell. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Sombrio
The men's Vagabond and women's Silhouette riding shirts use technical fabrics, look good, and retail for $99. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Sombrio
The Vagabond also has a hidden rear beer pocket. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Champion System
Chamion System's Wicknasty trail short is able to be completely sublimated. With an order of any 10 pieces, the Wicknasty short can be customized to match your kit and retails for $88. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Champion System
This Apex Weatherguard Jersey is completely waterproof like a Castelli Gabba, but is similar to the Pactimo Storm jersey. It can be sublimated like other team pieces. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Ryders Eyewear
Ryders Eyewear had the best booth at Sea Otter with its lighthouse, though there was little shade. Ryders' employees carried around umbrellas. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Ryders Eyewear
The new Antifog line from Ryders uses an anti-fog back of the lens with a hydrophobic front. The lens in the foreground is also photochromic, and at its lightest will look similar to the lenses in the background. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Picky Bars
Picky Bars was started by a group of endurance athletes, including pro triathlete Jesse Thomas, who was struggling with finding bars that he would want to eat and could easily digest when training. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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Sea Otter: Picky Bars
Picky Bars are chewier than most bars on the market, a feature that was important to Thomas for easier digestion. At Sea Otter, Picky Bars had its new flavor on display, Fudge Nutts. Photo: Logan VonBokel | VeloNews.com
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