We have been tracking the introduction of Breezer 29 inch wheeled bikes since early summer and now comes word that the carbon fiber model is being introduced soon as well. Dubbed the “Cloud 9″, which is a model name that was always reserved for Breezer Bikes premium hard tail bicycle since 1992, this Cloud 9 will be a departure in materials and in wheel size. Let’s take a look and then we’ll run down some details for you after the images.
The Breezer Cloud 9 Pro 29″er
The Breezer Cloud 9 Limited 29″er
Here is some of the press release we received on this new model from Breezer:
Breezer Cloud 9 Fact Sheet
New for 2011, the Cloud 9 represents a historic milestone for Breezer. It is the first carbon fiber bike from pioneering mountain bike designer Joe Breeze and the crown jewel of Breezer’s 29er line, which will debut July 29 at Dealer Camp in Deer Valley, Utah. Here is a sneak peak:
Cloud 9 Highlights
• Represents the rebirth of the original Breezer Cloud 9, introduced in 1993.
• High Modulus carbon hardtail 29er for racing and marathon cross country rides.
• Bringing three decades of legendary Breezer handling to 29ers.
• Available this fall in Limited Edition and Pro versions or as a frameset.
• MSRP: Limited Edition, $5,899; Pro, $2,999; Frameset, $1,799
Cloud 9 Frame Features
• Breezer D’Fusion Carbon Shaping diffuses stresses evenly across the frame.
• Breezer Apex disc brake mount puts the rear brake caliper on the chainstay, providing 1.3X the torsional rigidity for better braking and less howl.
• Short chainstays for precision handling.
• New 3D carbon Breeze-In dropouts offer twice the rigidity of flat dropouts at half the weight.
Cloud 9 LTD Specifications Glance
Frame: High-modulus carbon fiber, 1 1/8” – 1 1/2” tapered headtube.
Fork: Rock Shox Reba RLT.
Crankset: Shimano XTR 2×10.
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR Press-fit BB92.
Derailleur: XTR 2×10.
Wheelset: New WTB Stryker Tubeless.
Brakes: Shimano XTR.
Bars: Oval M800 Carbon.
Stem: Oval M800 carbon 6-degree.
Sadddle: WTB Silverado Custom.
Seatpost: Oval M800 carbon
We’ll be keping an eye on these new Breezer models and will post back when we have more information. Stay tuned….
Like a beaten horse– will they offer an FS as well or 29er FS is far too heavy, like it is for Marin so no FS 29er from them?
DC: Constructive as always…
Attractive bike… but I wonder what breezer is bringing to the table that fisher/specialized/etc have already done… and 2-3 years ago at that!
I like em
Where’s the DC ignore list function for this site…….
I think the days that the Breezer name is one we associate with premium mountain bikes is long gone. I used to own one years ago, still one of those frames I think I was stupid to ever sell. I loved it. But when you go the city bike route (which I think is admirable don’t get me wrong) fro the last what 6 years….your done. Joe isn’t out there anymore. Those of us that do know the name know that especially in the 29er arena the chance to make your name stick in the category has come and gone. Our new heros are the guys at Niner, Salsa, etc.. who went on a limb and refined the category years ago. Joe Breeze hasn’t even done mtbs in how long and now, a category he was known to diss, he’s back in and he’s making 29ers? eh…
In short, Joe you made some cool city/commuter/travel bikes and I applaud your talent there. But thats’ probably where you should stay. No one knows who you are anymore in the mtb world. Sorry.
I don’t think Breezer has lost much cred, I mean there’s a lot of us old dudes just on this site remembering his bikes. I do think this late to the game he needs to bring something unique, especially at the $1800 level for a hardtail frame. So if his new super duper climbs-like-nothing else geometry doesn’t convince a lot of people, they’ll go back to the Superfly, Stumpjumper Carbon, Niner Air 9 Carbon, etc. I do think these are nicer looking than the alloy Breezer frames, but they don’t look like highly engineered cutting edge plastic frames. Is that good or bad? It’s in the eye of the beerholder I guess.
Thos look like some pretty fancy bikes
Who’s Breeze (er)?
He was the inventor of my lovely rear drop outs…that’s all most MTB riders know/remember him for these days…
Nice to see hardtails are still attracting riders hope it rides as good as it looks. A carbon hardtail comparison would tell which ones are right for racers or cross country comfort.
Coming on the horizon is a bit of Q&A with Joe Breeze, so perhaps it will add some clarity about Joe’s take on 29er design, etc.
grannygear
@Grannygear ask Joe Breeze about FS models as well. We’ve got only one spine.
For those that did or still do own a Breezer the lack of a steel frame which would update the original Breezer Lightning to 29er status is a big letdown, but at the risk of repeating myself aren’t these Fuji clones? (Advanced who bought Breezer owns Fuji and SE)
@prphoto
Well, as far as being Fuji clones, I asked that same question to Joe Breeze and he will have the chance to respond soon.
Stay tuned.
grannygear
Just wanted to say no disrespect intended to Joe Breeze, I am a bay area guy, own a Lightning, and understand everybody needs to works so kudos to Joe for coming back to the MTB scene, getting on board with Advanced and rolling with the big wheels, so in regards to steel maybe next year right? There is always next year, it don’t matter everybody is already headin towards the Fisher Sawyer.