A rumor from a pretty reputable source has floated our way that says Marin Bikes is due to release a 29 inch bike this fall. It will be hardtail and steel but no word on whether it will be geared or not.
Anybody else heard anything out of Marin?

The great editors here at TwentyNineInches.com have been doing some killer writing. Don’t miss out on:

Geometry Class For 29”ers: Fork Trail from Guitar Ted
Unexpected 29? differences : #1, Braking from Cloxxki
There’s also been a ton of discussion on this Gary Fisher Paragon article, including the Fisher Guy weighing in…

That’s the title of an article over in the mountain bike section of About.com. Check it out and leave a comment!
If you’ve been in touch with the trends of the industry over the years, you’ve probably noticed the 29 inch wheeled bikes that came out a few years ago haven’t really gone away. The [...]

Thought you might want a closer look at my new forks!!!

Check out my latest ride - a Gary Fisher SuperCal 29er with sweet Bontrager rigid carbon forks.
Not long been build up and waiting to be used in anger tonight!!!

First in what may become a series : Braking
When changing the wheelsize on a bike, nearly everything changes. Ideally, only the rider’s fit is not altered from what’s “perfect”. Changes you might not expect when going from 26″ to 29″, are those concerning braking.
Using a given size disc brake rotors, the relatively larger wheels have [...]