Yeah I know I just posted pics of the Intense Spider 29er just a couple days ago, but I just got some new ones of it built up with the Rockshox Reba forks. So here’s a couple more…

According to a sales rep out of Specialized… there has been a big push recently by the sales guys to have Specialized jump into the 29er market.
Problem is, the marketing department over there doesn’t think there’s a big enough market.
Update: It’s been brought to my attention that I was not very clear here. [...]

I just got some new pictures from the Intense shop. These shots are of a new prototype Intense Spider 29er.

According to my source, the Gary Fisher Supercaliber 29er is still slated for a May or June release and will be officially a part of the ‘06 line. I still say that’s a hopeful date but we’ll see.
The 26 inch Supercaliber is currently scheduled for April and the theory is that there will only [...]

Even though the Specialized marketing department steadfastly denies the rumors of a 29er coming out of their shop… I keep hearing otherwise. Today I heard from a third (and more reliable source) that there is something in the mix. No details though.
Also, I heard today that a 96er (29 inch wheel in the [...]

I have a Steelman Eurocross Cyclocross frame that I am thinking of building it into a “Forest Road Flyer” 29er with flat bars that would double as a cross racing rig. I would set up two sets of wheels- one fatter tire set for 29er conditions and one narrow tire set for Cyclocross Racing. I [...]