Editors Note: This is part of the WTB 2008 new tire introduction for 29″ers. The Prowler SL was given to Captain Bob for his impressions. Look for more first impressions on the other 2008 new models coming soon!
Lucky for me I get to test out these new treads from WTB. The Prowler SL 29″er. [...]

stainless rings and the “eye” in Igleheart acts as a cable guide to protect paint on the head tube.

Big wheels and well thought out geometry, light and snappy, climbs like a goat on muscle milk, and looks pretty freekin sweet!

While perusing comments from across the innerweb I have seen a few comments referring to the desire for a true tubeless or UST standard tire and rim system. With Stan’s products, Bontrager’s Tubeless Ready System, and now Mavic/Hutchinson’s wheel and tire combination out there, do we really need a true tubeless tire for 29″ers?
Considering that [...]

I have recently been told that the rumors I have heard of a 29 inch wheeled version of a Scalpel platform mountain bike are actually true. This coming from within Cannondale itself from an inside source. The problem is, it may be a while before one of these materializes on a Cannondale dealers showroom floor.
That [...]

Had a little passenger who decided to hop along for the ride. Green grasshopper fancied my green bike I guess!