650b.com took delivery of a new Ventana El Bastardo frame about a month ago.  With the help of Kirk Pacenti with the loan of a XFusion Velvet R fork I was able to build up this fine steed.

The El Bastardo was built up this past weekend.   Here are some photos of the build, a few parts need to be swapped out before it is exactly what I want.  Once I have that hammered out I will put out the complete specifications and weight.
The frame started at 6.2 lbs for frame and shock.  […]

Going into this custom build I had many wants and needs. This is why I was going custom and not sticking with the stock bikes I had been riding for the past few years.
The first need was S&S couplers. These couplers allow you to take the bike apart in the middle of the […]

There was so much great news and rumors at Sea Otter that I want to put it all in one good post.
Rubber: 650b tire rumors or visuals were leaking out from almost every large manufacture present.

WTB - Check
Schwalbe - Check
Kenda - Check
Maxxis - Didn’t want to say. (Now what does THAT mean?!?)
Intense Tires - Was […]

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 […]

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 […]