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Archive for September, 2008

Interbike 2008 Hangover: In Pictures

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Over the next few posts I will show what is left in the photo dump from the recently concluded Interbike trade show held at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hutchinson promises the Toro 29″er will be available soon

Spinergy showed this PBO spoked 29″er wheel that is rarely seen on trail. I’ve worked with [...]

Interbike 2008 Hangover

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

After a week long binge on bicycles it is time to suffer through the hangover after the high. This year’s Interbike didn’t figure as large and spectacular in the 29″er world as we might have wished. I think there are a few things that perhaps played into this.
Eurobike: There is no question that Eurobike [...]

Interbike Day Three- Part One

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Final day of the Interbike trade show at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Here are your parting shots from the show floor.

In Niner’s booth this unmarked rim was seen. Apparently it is a prototype Stan’s 29″er rim that has just recently been given the green light for production. John “Fuzzy” Mylne told me [...]

Interbike 2008: Best Of Show

Friday, September 26th, 2008

Well, it is that time for me to dole out the honors here at Interbike. The decision of the judges is final, let’s have the envelopes please!

Best 29″er Of The Show: Without a doubt, the Fargo was a surprise to me to get this honor. I was fully expecting ahead of time, (based on my [...]

Interbike 2008 Day Two- Part Three

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Last time I’m posting today, then it’s off to enjoy some night life around here. Take a look at the following.

FSAs XC 290, based on the XC 390 SL wheelset, is FSA’s 29″er race wheel featuring a 23.5mm wide rim.

Easton also has a race wheel set or two for 29″er freaks. The XC1, available in [...]

Interbike 2008 Day Two- Part Two

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

More sights from the floor of the Interbike trade show.

Raleigh is showing this XXIX Pro, which will be a super limited edition rig. (Perhaps only 20 or so bikes will ever be produced) The spec list reads like a dream and the frame is constructed of Reynolds 853 tubing.

SRAM dominates the drive train [...]