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Stablead is a new component brand that teased an extensive line of advanced mountain bike components at Sea Otter 2026, including suspension forks and shocks. Despite officially launching the brand at Eurobike 2025, I was told that the products still aren\u2019t available for purchase. The Stablead website lists information for each of the major products, but there\u2019s no published pricing info or a way to purchase the products. (Although they may have leaked the pricing info in the website code \u2014 scroll to the end for possible leaked prices.)<\/p>\n

It seems strange for a brand to display so many<\/em> advanced components (we\u2019ll get into that below) and not have a single product available for sale. It\u2019s unclear what their play is here aside from generating hype ahead of an imminent launch.<\/p>\n

What we know about Stablead<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what we do know about the brand: Stablead was founded in 2025 and is based in Burbank, Los Angeles, California. The brand is operating under the Tilta, Inc. umbrella, \u201ca company with a 16-year legacy of engineering excellence, [which] also provides local service centers in [the] United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, and China,\u201d according to the website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Tilta manufactures \u201ccinema\u00a0lens control systems,\u00a0matte boxes,\u00a0camera stabilization systems, camera cages, and other accessories,\u201d according to Wikipedia<\/a>. Tilta is based in Shenzhen, China, but has had a US presence in Burbank since 2016. While Tilta is a privately-held company, Prospeo estimates<\/a> its annual revenue at $20 million, with a roughly $64 million valuation.<\/p>\n

Given the Tilta lineage, it appears that Stablead is yet another example of a Chinese company entering the US market with plans to offer a competitive price point, thanks to consolidating manufacturing, engineering, distribution, and marketing under a single parent company. For more on this ongoing revolution, be sure to read our recent article on XDS X-LAB<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Notably, Stablead has signed legendary racer Brian Lopes, and says \u201call Stablead components will undergo rigorous testing and validation by Brian and other top riders, ensuring that what reaches your bike is nothing short of exceptional, ready to tackle the most demanding trails.\u201d<\/p>\n

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So what exactly does Stablead plan to offer? Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n

Stablead products on display at Sea Otter 2026<\/h2>\n

Here are all the Stablead products we spotted on display at Sea Otter 2026.<\/p>\n

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SFS-3601 front fork<\/h2>\n

Stablead\u2019s naming convention is Shimano-esque with letter-and-number combinations for each product. This inverted suspension fork will be offered in 150, 160, and 170mm versions for 29\u2033 wheels. Axle spacing is 110x20mm Boost. The lower tube (the stanchions, in this case) measure 36mm, the fork has a 46mm offset, and there\u2019s a 1.5\u2033 tapered steerer tube that measures 250mm long.<\/p>\n

The fork will offer HLC\/R and E-HLC\/R dampers (no additional information was provided), with both air-spring and coil-spring versions available.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a whole lot of options packed into one fork package that covers the bulk of the MTB lineup.<\/p>\n

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Dual crown DH fork<\/h2>\n

A dual crown downhill fork was also on display, but it\u2019s not yet listed on Stablead\u2019s website. We were told that the complete bike on display won\u2019t go to production, and was instead assembled to showcase the components the brand plans to sell.<\/p>\n

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SR-3601 rear shock<\/h2>\n

This rear shock is obviously intended for trail and enduro bike use, with a design reminiscent of offerings from Cane Creek. <\/p>\n

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Coil over rear shock<\/h2>\n

This product, again, isn\u2019t even listed on the website yet, but it\u2019s obviously designed for DH use. The shock will be offered in 55 and 65mm stroke options, with four different eye-to-eye lengths. Stablead says it will be available with both air spring and coil spring options.<\/p>\n

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Brakes<\/h2>\n

A complete line of brakes was also on display, which, again, isn\u2019t listed on the website. Based on the variety of lever and cylinder designs, I think we can expect at least two different brakes, likely keeping with the trail\/enduro and DH categories seen here.<\/p>\n

We do know the brakes will use mineral oil, will be available in both aluminum and carbon (?!) options, and will feature contact and reach adjustment.<\/p>\n

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Cranks and chainrings<\/h2>\n

The Stablead website lists the SCA-01 cranks along with at least four different chainrings. These were on display at the show in a wide array of colorways.<\/p>\n

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According to the website, the SCA-01 crank arm is built from 7075 aluminum with a hard anodized finish. They\u2019ll be available in at least 150mm and 175mm lengths, but I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see them offered in more intermediate lengths by production time. The cranks support \u201cEBIKE ISIS or SRAM 73DUB 3-Bolt \/ 8-Bolt DM specifications.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pedals<\/h2>\n

The pedal display was equally impressive, with two different flat pedal models listed on the website: the SBP-01 and SBP-02.<\/p>\n

The SBP-01 is a 7075 aluminum alloy pedal with a hard anodized finish. The 01 features a thinner, low-profile design, with 10 pins per side.<\/p>\n

The 02 appears thicker and more aggressive, with 12 pins per side.<\/p>\n

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Carbon handlebars<\/h2>\n

These carbon bars, again, aren\u2019t listed on the website, but they look gorgeous.<\/p>\n

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Stems<\/h2>\n

We spotted at least three different Stablead stems on display at Sea Otter, while only two are currently listed on the website: the SBS-01 and SBS-02.<\/p>\n

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The 01 is a two-bolt clamp design made from aluminum that would require sliding the bar into the stem. The 02 is a four-bolt design that appears intended for DH riding. New for the show is a more typical four-bolt clamp design that appears optimized for trail and enduro riding. <\/p>\n

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Seatpost collars and stem caps<\/h2>\n

These aluminum bits aren\u2019t groundbreaking, but I counted at least five colorways on display at the show. If you need the perfect color to match your rig, Stablead might have it!<\/p>\n

Did Stablead leak their pricing information?<\/h2>\n

For a brand that\u2019s not yet selling a single product, this is a frankly shocking array of high-end, well-engineered components. While no pricing information has officially been published, a scan of the Stablead website with an AI tool revealed the following pricing information in the HTML code of the Shopify pages. <\/p>\n