The best new road and gravel bikes from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic in California

By George Scott

Published: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 at 15:29 PM


The Sea Otter Classic has traditionally had a mountain bike focus and, while off-road riding still characterises the event, every two-wheeled discipline is now well represented in what has become North America’s biggest and most important cycling festival.

As a result, there was no shortage of new road tech for us to hunt out in California, including new and recently released bikes from Blackheart, FiftyOne, Haro, ENVE, Van Rysel, BMC, Ritchey, Parlee, Giant, Bridge Bike Works and Canyon.

From Blackheart’s new alloy frame to Parlee’s endurance bike, via Haro’s diversion into drop bars and FiftyOne’s addition of a stock road frame – as well as big-name bikes from BMC, Giant and more – there’s something for everyone here.