Friday Debrief: All-new Cotic Jeht 3, Root Beer Strael, Monkey Lights, and More…

The weekly Debrief highlights small but important bits of news, products, and things that caught our attention on the website, in the conversation, and elsewhere around the community. These include upcoming events and interesting items our readers shared in the comments. Check out this week’s findings below.

Bits & Bobs

New products that are worth highlighting but didn’t make the Dispatch…

Cotic Jeht Gen3

£2,669+ at Cotic Bikes

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On the heels of the new Escapade 6, Cotic introduced the Jeht Gen3, designed to bring the confident, planted handling of their Rocket into a lighter, fully human-powered trail bike. It adopts the Rocket’s suspension layout, paired with a refined pedaling kinematic, to balance traction-rich climbing with a supportive, progressive feel on descents. The redesign also improves real-world usability, opening up the front triangle for large bottle and gear storage, while combining 150mm travel, a mullet wheel setup, and UK-made steel construction into a versatile trail platform. For more on the Jeht watch the video from Cotic’s founder Cy Turner below.

New Camp Snap Spring Colors

$70 at Camp Snap

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Camp Snap announced a white frame and three additional colors for its popular digital camera. It’s a screen-free, no-preview digital camera that recreates the feel of disposable photography without film. Users can shoot 500 photos per charge (2,000 total), then plug the camera into your phone to share.

Magic: The Gathering Top Caps

$48 at Magic Components

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Sure to sell out quickly, Magic Components has released a Magic: The Gathering-style top cap. Made for 1-1/8″ threadless headsets, these come in black, silver, or gray and do not include a bolt.

The Fairlight Strael Gets the Iridescent Root Beer Treatment

Made in Taiwan / Fairlight Cycles

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Fairlight listened to the many requests for the popular Iridescent Root Beer color to be added to their lightweight all-road bike, the Strael 4.0. Initially appearing on the Secan 3.0, this gorgeous Root Beer color changes hue in the light and refracts golden-orange hues depending on how it’s lit. The official pre-order for these frames goes live on the 28th, so be sure to check back at their site when it goes live.

COROS PACE 4 Now in Black Crystal

Made in China / $279 at COROS

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The COROS PACE 4 is the brand’s premium version of its AMOLED GPS sport watch. Similar to the NOMAD, but in a sleeker, more running-focused design. COROS announced that this outdoor watch is now available in Black Crystal.

The Nordest Sardinha 3 is in Stock and Shipping

Made in Taiwan / €949 at Nordest Cycles

After the pre-order was announced earlier this year, the Nordest Sardinha 3 is now in stock and shipping. Available in three colors, Yellow, Blue Sky, and black, the Sardinha 3 is the latest version of a bike Logan threw a leg over a few years back, saying it was “super fun on the trail and holds its own bikepacking and on mixed terrain.”

Bike Curious Wizard Tees

Made in Nashville, Tennessee / $25 at Bike Curious

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Bike Curious, based in Nashville, Tennessee, has launched a pre-order for some cool t-shirts. A friendly, community-oriented group ride, Bike Curious’ fun and lax vibes are present in these wizard-themed tees. Printed on comfort colors, these are available in either black or blue.

In Conversation

Exchanges and ideas that caught our attention in the site’s conversation section…

What’s on the Moon(lander)?

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Miles and Neil wrapped up their coverage of the 2026 Sea Otter Classic this week with five roundups and seven videos detailing all of the notable tech at the show. Among all the new gadgets and gizmos was a much-loved classic. Ian’s Surly Moonlander was one of the stars of this year’s expo due to its obvious “beausage” and, of course, Ian’s lovable demeanor. A wired gizmo attached to the front wheel caught some folks’ attention, who wondered what it could possibly be. Ian eventually let us know that it’s a spoke light from a now defunct company called Monkeylectric. Just another fun detail on one of the best bikes at the show.

Around the Community

News from around the bikepacking world…

Pepper Steps Goes Bikepacking

Popular outdoor educator Pepper Steps went on her first bikepacking trip to see some of the oldest and tallest trees in the United States. Biking along a scenic highway to Humboldt Redwoods State Park, the video follows along as she discovers the joy of camping and traveling by bike.

Events Starting Soon

What to watch this weekend and bikepacking events starting soon…

Thunderbolts Adventure 2026

Thunderbolts Adventure is one of Australia’s longest-running and most iconic gravel events. Based in the town of Gloucester, NSW, the event serves as a gateway to the rugged Barrington Tops, a region defined by ancient rainforests, remote ridgelines, and demanding vertical gain.

A-CROSS The 3 (ACT3)

A-Cross the 3 (ACT3) is an unsupported bikepacking adventure across three countries (Belgium, Germany, and Luxemburg). It starts and ends in Eupen (province of Liège in Belgium). The total distance to be covered is about 500 kilometers with approximately 10,000 meters of elevation gain.

Italy Divide

Italy Divide is an unsupported adventure across Italy taking in a mix of history, nature, and culture. Three routes are on offer in the 10th edition of the race: a new XL route starting from Bari, the classic route starting from Naples, and the original route starting from Rome.

Wish We Were Here

Shedding a little light on a route one of us is dreaming about riding at the moment…

Nic Morales: Qualla Quest

Things are getting great here in western North Carolina, and I couldn’t think of a better place to be. The green is almost fully in and the temperatures are well within an acceptable range, although we’re in the middle of a pretty bad drought; spring is in full swing in lower Appalachia. Qualla Quest seems like a perfect way to spend the weekend, and I may just get out for some or all of the route in the near future.

Weekly Social

Some things we found around the ‘gram and elsewhere. This week, a new spot for your ride banana and one of the most extravagant bike-cooking setups out there…

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