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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 […]

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 […]

Making a Case for Long Travel 650b

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

This past week Guitar Ted over at our sister site Twenty Nine Inches has been throwing out some thoughts/rants/opinions on 650b, long travel, full suspension bikes. The thoughts/rants/opinions are more about why 29″ long travel bikes are superior but there is a good amount of information on the post.
Here are a few […]

More NAHBS Photos

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Gino over at Flickr has some good spy shots of the Sun 650b rim on the what I think was the Ventana El Bastardo.

Close up of the decal on the Ventana.

 
 
I’m very excited to see that Ventana and Sun are both on the 650b wagon. I would love to get a 4-5″ travel […]

Bikes of NAHBS

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

Searching between Flickr, MTBR, Urban Velo and the photos Fritz is taking for me out at Portland, OR. I have found a score of beautiful bikes for your viewing pleasure.
Sycip :

Yipsan:

Ventana:

 
More to come!

Full Suspension 650b?

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

There are rumors flying around, promises and hopes for a 650b full suspension frame to be available this year. Haro has one is promising one for next year as they will be releasing two hard tails this year. Who will be the first up to bat? A boutique small builder? […]