Editors Note: This is a first impression written up by a test rider named Rob Walters. Rob is an accomplished off roader, a veteran finisher of the Chequamegon Fat Tire event, and a new 29″er fan. Rob will be contributing his insights from time to time on products and bikes here on Twenty Nine Inches. [...]

Here is my Cannondale F29. Its all stock components so far and its a blast to ride. So far have hit the trails in upstate NY and it handles snow and mud with ease.

My F29 build is a little over 24 lbs on my scale as you see it. I started with the frame and built from there. Nothing too exotic, some parts were off of another bike that had a cracked frame. The rest of the parts choices were based on comfort and expected durability, the bike [...]

The 2007 Big Wheeled Ballyoo, a celebration of 29 inch proportions, is happening in just two months!
So far we’ve got eight companies bringing demo bikes and around $2500 in prizes to raffle off. And the event is free! Can it get any better than that?
As you may know, we did a [...]

I’ve been getting messages and seeing posts on the web forums that indicate to me that there still are alot of you confused by this fork geometry thing. I thought I’d post a quick primer for you all to help remind you that this isn’t as difficult as it seems at first glance. Here’s the [...]

The recent product launch of Trek’s new “69er” line up signals a major departure from what was expected by them. Many had guessed that Trek would jump into the 29″er market to reap even more of a growing market than they could with just the Fisher brand. Instead it seems that they have struck out [...]