650b.com took delivery of a new Ventana El Bastardo frame about a month ago.  With the help of Kirk Pacenti with the loan of a XFusion Velvet R fork I was able to build up this fine steed.

A little over a year ago, I wrote a post here about the coming of UST standard approved tires and rims. I recently got a question regarding this subject:
Is there any word on when we will get more choice in tire(s)? This article is over a year old and still only one tire is [...]

With our time spent on the Schwalbe Racing Ralph’s, we feel safe in posting this “Final Review” on the tires. We have put them through snow, ice, mud, dry dirt, and gravel throughout our testing period. This will be a combined review from Captain Bob and myself.

We experienced a long, icy, and snowy winter. [...]

In a recently posted story on Bicycle Retailer and Industry News website, it has been revealed that Marin Bikes will offer two new 29″er models for the 2009 model year.
Added to Marin’s two existing 29″er models, (the two urban models that accept 29″er tires not with standing) will be the Nail Trail and Pallisades models. [...]

Twenty Nine inches has recieved a Soul Cycles Dillinger frame set to test and review. We have the Dillinger in the “Gloss Yellow” hue, but it is also available in Pearl White and Pearl Green. Check out these images of the frame. (all photos by Captain Bob)

We decided to kit our Dillinger out with a [...]

Last week I had the opportunity to chat with Steve Domahidy of Niner Bikes. We covered a huge range of topics in our chat and I wish I could tell you all of what I heard, but alas……I can’t just yet! You know, sometimes these sort of posts are the hardest ones to write. Be [...]