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Archive for November, 2009

Breaking News: On One Hints At Carbon 29″er Product

Friday, November 20th, 2009

In On One’s most recent web news letter, there are hints that the brand known for its steel Inbred 29″er, Scandium/aluminum “Scandal” frames, and famous “alt” bars will now be delving into the black wonder material.
Here’s a quote from the e-newsletter:
Yes, we are breaking the hot news that we have been spending the past 6 [...]

Soul Cycles Adds Next Generation Dillinger Frames In New Colors

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Word just came in that the Soul Cycles Dillinger generation three frames have arrived and in some stunning new colors to boot. The frames can be run with gears or as a single speed with the eccentric bottom bracket, which is now available in anodized colors, by the way. Check out the look here………

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2010 Manitou Minute 29″er Fork: First Impressions

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

The 2010 Manitou Minute fork has been mounted on the Salsa Cycles Big Mama for testing and I have a few rides under my belt. Here are some of my impressions of this fork so far.

The 2010 Manitou Minute with 20mm through axle on the Salsa Cycles Big Mama.
First of all, I must clear up [...]

Big Wheel Tire Tales: An Editorial

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

In the ten years since the appearance of “The Tire”, (WTB’s Nanoraptor), 29 inch wheeled bikes can be shod with a wide array of rubber. From “barely there” race tires to “monster truck” moto-shredder tires, 29″er freaks have never had it so good. So, why is it that everywhere you look, there is a lot [...]

Rock Shox Reba Team Fork: Final Review

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

I have been riding the Rock Shox Reba Team fork in the 120mm travel setting equipped with the Maxle Lite through axle for most of 2009. Here is my long term opinion on this fork that was redesigned for 2009. This fork replaced the original Reba for 29″ers. How has it compared to the classic [...]

News And Rumors

Friday, November 13th, 2009

The latest news and rumors to pass by the desk at Twenty Nine Inches for your perusal……….
Easton Stem Recall Notice: Here is a press release issued concerning a recall on Easton EA30 stems. Of particular interest is that these stems in question were used on some Raleigh 29″er models. Here is the release:
The U.S. Consumer [...]