{"id":1886648,"date":"2026-04-16T19:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1886648"},"modified":"2026-04-16T19:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:59:08","slug":"a-e22000-colnago-and-the-best-road-bikes-of-the-sea-otter-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1886648","title":{"rendered":"A \u20ac22,000 Colnago and the Best Road Bikes of the Sea Otter Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4578.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-wrap fp-contentTarget\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"mb-base-loose flex flex-wrap gap-(--spacing-base)\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-start gap-(--spacing-base-tight)\"><span class=\"font-utility-2 font-bold text-primary\">Josh Ross<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pub-date font-utility-2 text-secondary\">Published April 16, 2026 07:59PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>Welcome to Velo\u2019s Sea Otter Classic coverage, where we share our favorite things we\u2019ve found at the 2026 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it\u2019s cool, you\u2019ll see it. See the rest of our <\/i><i>Sea Otter coverage<\/i><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982888\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982888\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4585.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sea Otter Classic is a venue known for gravel, but it\u2019s also a chance for bikes of all kinds to shine, and that means road bikes too. Or perhaps, bikes that straddle the line a bit. This is a roundup of all the coolest road bikes I found at Sea Otter Classic 2026, but it has to start with the just-launched Colnago C72.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982892\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982892\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4590.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Colnago is a brand known for heritage and exclusivity, but it makes a variety of models that are maybe only a little more exclusive than other brands. Those bikes face the argument that they aren\u2019t fundamentally different from frames being built in the same factories in a small part of the world. Then there\u2019s the C-series.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982883\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982883\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4580.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Colnago C-series is not the fastest range of bikes that Colnago makes, but that\u2019s not the point. The C-series is designed for a buyer who isn\u2019t chasing the absolute fastest. It\u2019s about the finer things in life, and the latest C72 leans into that even more with a maximum of 3,000 frames made per year, all of them made in Italy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982887\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982887\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4584.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As in years past, the C72 is also a lugged carbon design. In the previous model, though, that lugged design very much faded into the background. It was almost hard to tell that it wasn\u2019t a monocoque frame. This time, Colnago is fixing that by actually accentuating the gaps rather than hiding them. The brand claims this is inspired by the concept of \u201cpanel gap matching found in high-end automotive design.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982890\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982890\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4588.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What Colnago is actually reversing this time around is the multiple variations of the C series found in the previous generation. Gone is the road vs. all-road divide, and instead, the latest offering straddles both. The reach and stack are shorter and taller than the previous road version and the V5, but it\u2019s pulled back from the C68 Allroad. At the same time, tire clearance has improved with room for a 35mm tire.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982889\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982889\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4586.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"relative col-span-full my-base\">\n<div class=\"isolate overflow-x-scroll\">\n<table class=\"w-full text-left\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Frame kit (frame, fork, headset, cc.02 handlebars included)<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>6,780.00\u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>6.299 \u00a3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>7.650$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Dura Ace Di2 + Enve SES 4.52 wheels<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15,900.00\u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>14.999,00 \u00a3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15,500$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Campagnolo Super Record 13s + Bora Ultra WTO 45mm wheels<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15,900.00\u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>14.999,00 \u00a3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15,750$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Dura Ace Di2 + Fulcrum Sharq 57 wheels<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>14,200.00\u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>13.299,00 \u00a3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>Not available in US<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>SRAM Red AXS Power Meter + Enve SES 4.5 wheels<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>16,600.00\u20ac<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>16.299,00 \u00a3<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b py-tight font-utility-2 whitespace-normal first:px-tight min-w-[188px] not-first:px-base not-first:py-base-tight even:bg-brand-primary\/5 border-border-light\"><span>15,750$<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982885\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982885\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4582.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you feel like 3,000 frames per year is a little too easy to get, there is another option. The C72 La Scala is limited to only 72 numbered builds. For your additional money and exclusivity, you get \u201ca unique artwork that elevates the C72\u2019s livery, inspired by the grandeur of the theatre\u2019s auditorium\u201d. In other words, unique paint and surface treatments. That version will run you \u20ac22,000.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982886\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982886\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4583.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For more information on the Colnago, visit the Colnago website and continue scrolling to see other notable road bikes from this year\u2019s Sea Otter Classic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982884\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982884\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4581.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982891\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Colnago C72 at Sea Otter\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982891\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4589.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982893\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982893\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4605.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982894\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982894\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4608.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982895\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982895\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4610.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982896\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982896\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4611.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982897\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982897\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4635-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982898\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982898\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4640-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982899\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982899\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4643-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982900\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982900\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4644-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982901\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982901\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4658-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982902\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982902\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4674.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Panda Podium specific colorway<\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982903\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982903\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4676.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982904\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982904\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4677.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982905\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982905\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4678.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982906\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982906\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4679.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982907\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982907\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4681.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982908\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982908\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4682.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982909\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982909\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4683.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982910\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982910\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4684.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982911\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982911\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4685.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982912\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982912\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4686.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982913\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982913\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4688.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982914\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982914\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4689.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982915\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982915\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4690.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982916\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982916\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4692.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982917\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982917\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4694.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982918\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982918\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4695.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">I couldn\u2019t possibly have planned the background coordination. <\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982919\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982919\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4697.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982920\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982920\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4698.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982921\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982921\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4700.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982922\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982922\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4727.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982923\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982923\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4728.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982924\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982924\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4731.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982925\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982925\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4733.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982926\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982926\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4734.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982927\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982927\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4735.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982928\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982928\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4737.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982929\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982929\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4743.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982930\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982930\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4745.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982931\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982931\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4746.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982932\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982932\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4747.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982933\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982933\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4748.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982934\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982934\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4750.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982935\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982935\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4751.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982936\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982936\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4752.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982937\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982937\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4753.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982938\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982938\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4754.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982939\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982939\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4755.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982940\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982940\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4762.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Stromm claims this is the most aero bike son the market. <\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982941\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982941\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4763.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982942\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982942\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4764.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982943\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982943\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4765.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982944\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982944\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4766.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982945\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982945\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4768.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982946\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982946\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4769.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982947\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982947\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4771.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982948\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982948\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4772.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982949\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982949\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4773.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982950\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982950\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4775.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">Because it\u2019s a bayonet fork the TT bike and the road bike are the same other than the fork and it\u2019s possible to switch setups with a switch of the fork. <\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982951\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982951\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4776.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982952\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982952\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4778.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982953\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982953\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4779.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982954\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982954\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4780.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982955\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982955\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4782.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982956\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982956\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4783.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">This is a special version of the RT9 with a weight of 4.84kg<\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982957\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982957\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4786.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982958\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982958\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4787.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982959\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982959\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4789.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982960\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982960\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4790.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982961\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982961\" 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src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4803.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982964\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982964\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4804.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982965\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982965\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4805.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982966\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982966\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4806.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982967\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982967\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4807.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982968\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982968\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4809.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982969\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982969\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4810.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982970\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982970\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4811.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982971\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982971\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4814.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982972\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982972\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4815.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"article__caption\">the threads are molded into the carbon<\/span> (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982973\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982973\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4818.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982974\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982974\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4820.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982975\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982975\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4821.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982976\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982976\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4822.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982977\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982977\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4824.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_982978\" class=\"pom-image-wrap photo-alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Best road bikes at Sea Otter 2026\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-982978\" src=\"https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4851-1.jpg?width=3840&amp;auto=webp&amp;quality=75&amp;fit=cover\"><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">(Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"mb-base-loose flex flex-wrap gap-(--spacing-base)\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-start gap-(--spacing-base-tight)\"><span class=\"font-utility-2 font-bold text-primary\">Josh Ross<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pub-date font-utility-2 text-secondary\">Published April 16, 2026 07:59PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/velo.outsideonline.com\/road\/road-gear\/sea-otter-2026-best-road-bikes\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/velo-cdn.outsideonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/DSC_4578.jpg&#8221;] Josh Ross Published April 16, 2026 07:59PM Welcome to Velo\u2019s Sea Otter Classic coverage, where we share our favorite things we\u2019ve found at the 2026 show. Bikes, components, accessories, and more: if we think it\u2019s cool, you\u2019ll see it. See the rest of our Sea Otter coverage. (Photo: Josh Ross\/Velo) Sea Otter [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,71],"class_list":["post-1886648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-velo-outsideonline-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1886648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1886648"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1886648\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1886648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1886648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1886648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}