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Archive for February, 2008

Why Ride A 29″er?

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Why ride a 29″er?
This might seem like an odd question for this site and especially in 2008 when it would seem that a 29″er is an “obvious” option for any mountain biker these days. I would submit to you that if you are already on board with the 29″er as a bike for off [...]

36 Inch Wheels: Update Part II

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Lately there has been some excitement regarding 36″ers, the huge wheeled bikes that were first just a novelty. In fact, the first 36″ers widely known were Coker cruiser type bikes. Now there is a “new breed” tramping the trails and back roads with a hint of more to come.
Twenty Nine Inches presents a brief [...]

Is Haro Ready for the Gamble?

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

Yesterday I posted the photos and spec charts of the two Haro 650b bikes that will be coming out this summer. There have been many conversations and emails traded between cycling folks and myself.
What are your opinions?
Personally I think it is a valid first offering for a Independent Bicycle Dealer (IBD) to carry. [...]

First Look: Haro Beasley 650b SS and 1×9

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Finally the teaser is no longer. Haro sent out pictures to the mass media and MTBR folks this afternoon. Personally I can’t wait to throw my leg over the Beasley SS.
Spec’s and photos:

Gunnar Rock Hound

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

While away on my trip to Minneapolis there was a Gunnar sitting on the floor at one of the local bike shops. The shop, One on One, is known for its one off bikes hanging off the wall. This bike was very different but only if you took the time to check it [...]

Carver Killer B

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Found this snipit over at RideMonkey. Thanks to MMcG for the information!
The bike pictured is actually a Carver 96er frame, so tire clearance is a little tight – but doable and geometry was dialed in via some adjustmentes to the eccentric bottom bracket.

Per Davis:
Since we use an eccentric BB, we can rotate it to [...]