Logan Watts

Silca just released two new electric mini pumps, but due to prohibitive tariffs blocking broader U.S. market access, the Elettrico Ultimate and Micro pumps were launched globally, limiting availability in the United States to just 100 units. You can find all the details here…

As reported in the Colorado Sun yesterday, Oveja Negra had to lay off seven employees, which shows that even small brands that make their gear in the United States with US-made materials aren’t immune to this perfect storm of tariffs, reduced consumer spending, and global price tensions…

In our fifth video from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Neil highlights some of the more unexpected finds from this year’s expo. From SPD sandals and new GPS head units to unique full-suspension bikes and innovative tire inserts, there’s no shortage of fresh and unusual gear in our final round of coverage. Watch it here…

In addition to the new DT 350 DEG, DT Swiss also introduced a fresh lineup of carbon rims using their new patented “Pure Carbon” technology at the 2025 Sea Otter Classic. Learn more about the tech and the three rims here…

Omnium rolled out a new color that was quite the sight at the Sea Otter Classic this past weekend. Check out their fresh “Lilac Haze” plus a mini gallery of the eye-catching “Intergalactic Guacamole” build we spotted at the expo here…

Just announced, the all-new Jeronimo Cycles MIZE Ti blends klunker vibes with a modern titanium frame and fork to make what looks like an interesting dirt-road touring bike. Find all the details and specs here…

Wrapping up our roundup coverage of the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan highlights over 20 additional finds from the show, including a drop-bar mountain bike from Sage, Cotic’s new look, inverted forks, the gravel tire bonanza, fresh tools and accessories, apparel for all, and more. Find it all and catch up on our earlier installments here…

In the third installment of our 2025 Sea Otter Classic coverage, we rounded up 14 more interesting finds, including an impressive Rodeo Labs Flaanimal build, the all-new Norco Search, a wild gear box by Praxis, the best backcountry meals we’ve tried, Low-fi Steve, the smallest shock pump possible, a bunch of electronic mini-pumps, and much more…

In our second feature installment from the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan rounds up plenty more bikes and gear, including an ATB from Forbidden, a new logo for Tailfin, a new lightweight monocular, a White Rim-inspired drop-bar mountain bike, and much more. Dive in here…

On the opening day of the 2025 Sea Otter Classic, Logan and Neil roamed the sprawling expo grounds, weaving through a labyrinth of brands, catching up with old friends, and uncovering interesting bikes and gear. This first roundup includes a first look at new bags from Restrap, a beautiful Haute/Cane Creek collaboration, Stinner’s stunning new hardtail, the Redshift Top Shelf Flat Bar, the latest grips and saddles from Ergon, a revamped Spurcycle Tool, and plenty more. Dive into the full photo gallery and field notes here…

With today’s launch of the revamped Rockshox Reverb AXS dropper post, we had to ask: does the world truly need electronic wireless dropper posts? Logan immediately answered, “Hard no,” but he entertained the question to see if anything stuck. In this piece, find his thoughts and a comparative review of the new RockShox Reverb AXS vs. Fox Transfer Neo after using them for several months…

The 14th issue of The Bikepacking Journal is coming soon, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek! This one’s going to be loaded with stunning photography and enchanting adventures from around the globe, and there are just two weeks left to join the Bikepacking Collective in time to receive a copy! Get a preview of the latest issue and sign up before the April 17th deadline here…