Could a 5″ full suspension bike really roll like a big wheeled step brother, but handle like it’s smaller older step brother?

Yes! After 4.5 months of logging saddle time on this Ventana El Bastardo I can simply say yes.  From there is the complicated details. I’ve spent some decent time on 5″ travel bikes.  The […]

650b.com took delivery of brand spanking new Schwalbe Racing Ralph 650bx2.25 tires.
If you remember the photos from Interbike I also had some concerns about the staff’s knowledge of 650b and it’s purpose.  I’m very excited for these tires and think they will be a great all arounder due to the volume and tread.  I really […]

Kogswell has an awesome deal right now on 59cm 650B P/R frame sets.  The reason is that the tubing is a bit wider than standard, which means stiffer.
The framesets come in two packages at $339 or $449.  Visit their site for more details (you need to scroll down towards the bottom.)  Or give them […]

Wanted to quickly post up photos of the Schwalbe Racing Ralph.  From the rep in the booth it sounds like production is taking longer than expected and we should see a batch late fall.  Keeping your fingers crossed a larger batch of tires will be on a container full of ‘09 product that is scheduled […]

Mark Slate from WTB and was on hand at the Outdoor demo yesterday and confirmed many things.  Tires and rims will be a seperate post but the thing I want to touch on is the new OS Bikes Blackbuck 650b frames!
The purpose behind designing a 650b frame is when Mark was trying to design a […]

Rawland Cycles have been busy little beavers lately.  Three new products and all looking beautiful.  I hope to catch up with Sean at Interbike and take more photos of these beauties.
The Drakkar - Disc brake, fixed gear machine.
What Sean from Rawland has to say :
“Named after the most feared Viking longship, the Drakkar is a […]