The Sea Otter Classic will be taking place in Monterey, California in less than one week. This event serves as the launching pad for the competition season and a spectacle for the newest products to be shown.
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Ritchey Designs have a full set of new products that they will be displaying at a booth, but here is the preview of what is to come at Sea Otter 2010 from those cats. First, Ritchey's line of cockpit parts, which includes offerings from Syncros:
Ritchey Design WCS Carbon Curve Bar
Ritchey Design SuperLogic 10° Mountain Bar
A special bend preserves the ideal hand position of a 5° bend bar without increasing stem length. It also helps maintain low and aggressive rider position for fast XC and marathon use. UD carbon construction makes the product lightweight and stiff. Weight: 130g MSRP: $199.95
Syncros FL (Freakin Light) 7075 Stem
This is an XC/marathon racing stem created using exclusive 4D-net forged manufacturing process. Vertical oval shape near the steer and horizontal oval shape near the handlebar keeps strength high and weight low. Carbon steerer compatible, six-degree rise, and available in 70/80/90/100/110mm lengths. The FL has two finish options: white and high-polish black, white w/ black cap. Weight: 125g stem MSRP: $91.95 to $99.95, depending on color option
Ritchey will also have wheels on display, and will be retailing these wheels throughout the year. Syncros, of course, has their own line of wheels in motion, so to speak.
Ritchey Design WCS Zeta Wheelset
This high-strength, hand-built road training/racing clincher uses Vanadium alloy OCR (Off Center Rim) trapezoidal rims for improved load transfer between the rim, spokes and hub. The Trifecta spoke lacing system with varying spoke gauges maintains low weight, superior stiffness and optimal performance. Used by Webcor Women's Racing Team. Weight: 665g (f)/ 880g (r) MSRP: $699.95 (pair)Syncros FL25 Carbon Wheelset
Handbuilt carbon monocoque rim construction, coupled with Enduro dual row angular bearing system, make for an extremely light, stiff and durable XC/Marathon racing wheelset (28mm wide, 28 holes). Available in 9 mm or 15 mm front hub options. Weight: 1,488g/set. MSRP: $1,899.90 (set)
