CyclingNews.com:
Orbea was one of many companies with new gear at Sea Otter, finally introducing the carbon fiber Alma 29er hardtail frame to the public.
The new Alma 29er is almost certainly the lightest big wheeled frame currently available with a weight of approximately 1300g for a medium size. As with the 26” version, the bonded carbon [...]

Shiggy of the MTBR 29er forums has gotten the first pictures up of the newest 29er offering from Salsa… the El Mariachi!
More info on this bike at Dirt Rag.
Here’s a picture I stole from mtbr…

Guitar Ted is at it again with his “ted-terview” of the guys from Niner Bikes.

So tonight I went nuts and posted three times. Be sure you check them all out…

Great 29er series by Guitar Ted
New online shop for 29 inch wheels
New 29er from Salsa Cycles

Press Release:
Salsa Cycles will release its new El Mariachi mountain bike this April at the 2006 Sea Otter Classic cycling festival in Monterey, California. Commemorating its 25th anniversary, the company produced a specially painted and detailed version of the singlespeed, steel frame “29’er” bicycle.
Only 100 of these limited edition models will be available. Salsa plans [...]

Press Release:
Five Hills Bikes, a full service community bike shop located in Waterbury Center, Vermont, is pleased to announce the launch of Bike29.com — an online store specializing in 29″ wheel mountain bikes, parts and accessories.
Bike29.com focuses exclusively on this emerging category and offers a wide selection of wheels, forks, and tires for the 29er [...]