Here’s a couple of tidbits going into the weekend for you to chew on:
A Scalpel 29″er? I have an anonymous source telling me that Cannondale is currently testing a 29 inch wheeled version of it’s Scalpel full suspension bike. The source said that plans are to bring this proven design and technology to the [...]

Xterra Snow Valley

This one ain’t out for public consumption yet, but it is a very kickin 29er…..

I got a sneek peek at a Marin Dealer book today and saw that Marin is introducing four new 29″er models for ‘08. Two will be single speeds and two will be geared.
I only got a very short peek, and there were no photographs, but my source has promised to provide the full specs and [...]

UPDATE: Thanks to commenter George Krpan for pointing out that the new Flagstaff’s specs are up on the KHS Canada website. Here they are:
Color: Flat Black
Size: S, M, L,XL
Frame: 29″ AL 6061 , 4″ travel
Fork: Rock Shox Tora 318 Solo Air 100mm, All travel changeable to 80mm
Derailleur: Shimano Deore /Sram X.9
Shifters: Sram X.7 Trigger
Cassette: Sram PG950 11-34, 9-speed
Cranks: TruVativ Firex Giga X [...]

Intense Cycles is currently in the process of tweaking their excellent Spyder 29″er model and we have recieved these spy photos of a prototype of the new design. It’s a different model that should be great for the shorter travel needs of trail riders, XC type events, and endurance riders.
Here are some specs that [...]