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Archive for April, 2008

Sea Otter: Kenda Nevegal

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Caught some time with the mysterious Kenda Nevegal yesterday afternoon. The tire does indeed look larger than 2.35 but I believe it is more knobs than volume. Kenda also made sure to mention this new “impregnation” of baby powder into some tire molds. It really does smell better, but I wonder how […]

Sea Otter: Turner Bikes

Friday, April 18th, 2008

In the Turner booth there was two things of interest.
Full Suspension: The first was the Turner Sultan their 29er bike that is 4″ of travel BUT with 650b wheels on there. After speaking with Greg from Turner I learned that the bike was indeed a Sultan but with a 5 spot chain stay. […]

Sea Otter Rumors : Day 1

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

There are some very strong rumors (and confirmations) floating around the Sea Otter arena for 650b.
Rubber: It seems that WTB might be trying their hand in 650b. The tread of source is the new Wolverine in a 2.2. This tire seems to be an awesome set up of XC but enough dig […]

Sea Otter Bound

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

The wonderful folks behind 650b and the Crooked Cog network are heading to Sea Otter. This four day event from, Wednesday, April 16 to ,Sunday, April 20 is where companies debut product that is to be launched in the spring instead of at the fall Interbike.
Posts will continue on all our sites so please […]

Mixte : Thylacine Cycles

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Warwick over at Thylacine Cycles has out done many with this beauty of a 650b mixte. I’m not sure what the final build will be as he hasn’t spilled the beans yet. Touring, commuter, mixed use and the sky is the limit for this little red beauty.

Although Thylacine Cycles has been pegged from the […]

Siren Rumor

Friday, April 11th, 2008

A rumor was heard on the world wide web from a solid source. Siren will be producing a 650b and mixed wheelsize full suspension.
Utilizing the same technology as their Song model this race bike will have 3-4″of travel. “The concept is lightweight, highly reliable, low maintenance, no-squeak trail machine.” I look forward to hearing […]