29er | Mountain Bike Review

Tested: Niner 2014 RIP 9 125mm Travel Trail Bike

By Francis Cebedo June 18, 2013 29er Pro Reviews

The 2014 RIP 9 is here and it is lighter, stiffer and more capable than before. Travel has been increased to 125 mm in the rear. Up front, 120 mm or 140 mm are the fork options and they deliver a head angle of 70.5 and 69.5 degrees respectively.

Niner ROS 9 – Steel, Long Travel Hardtail Released

By Francis Cebedo June 18, 2013 29er

What is the purpose of this steel hardtail that is designed for a 120mm or 140mm front fork? Well the purpose is to ‘Ride Over Shit’ and that’s why it’s called the ROS 9. But is there really a market for a 29er hardtail bike that is not optimized for Cross Country or Racing? Can a 29er hardtail be fun?

Review: BAMF Shit Kicker 29er

By Kurt Gensheimer June 17, 2013 29er Pro Reviews

Say what you will about BAMF’s cocksure marketing approach, the Shit Kicker turns heads and is a standout value at only $1,999.

Review: Felt Nine FRD – Ultimate Carbon Hardtail 29er

By Francis Cebedo June 11, 2013 29er Pro Reviews

Felt Nine FRD with Dodge Challenger Hemi

“That bike is sick!” is what we heard most often whenever we took this bike out. The Felt Nine FRD is not for everyone but it’s good to know that such a bike exists.

Just In: BAMF Shit Kicker 29er

By Kurt Gensheimer June 08, 2013 29er Feature Articles

We unpack the BAMF Shit Kicker and give our first impressions on this boldly marketed carbon 29er.

Santa Cruz Tallboy 2 Unveiled

By Francis Cebedo June 07, 2013 29er Product Launch

The Santa Cruz Tallboy is the #1 selling bike of the the Santa Cruz Bicycles empire. So for the Tallboy 2, how could they evolve it? Well, here’s what they did.

Review: Bailey Bikes 29er

By Kurt Gensheimer June 03, 2013 29er Pro Reviews

The Bailey 29er delivers sub-20 pound weight, and one of the best warranties in the industry, making it an outstanding value for XC racers.

Review: 2013 Trek Superfly 100

By Francis Cebedo May 28, 2013 29er Pro Reviews

Trek sought out to drop a full pound from their already lightweight Superfly 100. They wanted to maintain all stiffness numbers to build a worthy race bike. Did they succeed?

Ride Report: Magura eLECT Automatic Lockout for TS Series Forks

By Brian Mullin May 24, 2013 26er 29er 650b Parts Product Launch

When I first started riding in the 90′s, the automatic fork by K2/Proflex was all the rage. It did not work. Now Magura comes along to let me ride their automatic lockout fork.

Magura 2014 – TS 140/150mm 29er Forks

By Brian Mullin May 23, 2013 29er 650b Product Launch

Magura releases a brand new long travel 29er fork called the TS 29er 150. Magura also announced new eLECT sensor and fork adjuster…electronic suspension setup and tuning is here.

Fox Float X Shock and 2014 Talas Fork

By Brian Mullin May 09, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

FOX unveiled new updates to their TALAS fork, along with a new rear shock, the FLOAT X. The 2014 TALAS fork’s internals should offer smoother travel and improved handling.

Brian Mullin’s Walkabout – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin May 06, 2013 26er 29er 650b Gear/Apparel Sea Otter Classic

This is a short synopsis of my wanderings during the Sea otter 2013 festival, and captures some products that I found interesting…

Yeti SB95C and ARC Carbon

By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

The SB95C is Yeti’s brand new carbon version of the excellent SB95 full suspension 29er bike. I have tested the normal aluminum SB95 extensively, and this carbon frame is livelier, lighter, has better damping and resiliency, and the sculptured lines and aesthetics were knockouts.

Industry Nine – Torch Hubs, Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity Wheels

By Brian Mullin May 04, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

Industry Nine has been busy revamping their entire wheel, rim and hub lineup this year. They announced the x-country and trail oriented Torch series back in January, and they’re now rolling out the Ultralight, Enduro and Gravity wheels.

Video: New Spinergy Zyclone Full-Carbon 29er Wheels At Sea Otter

By John Shafer May 03, 2013 29er Feature Articles Parts Press and News Sea Otter Classic Video

Spinergy Prototype Carbon Fiber 29er Wheel

Spinergy gave us a preview of their upcoming all-carbon, disc-ready, 29er mountain bike wheels at Sea Otter. Check out our exclusive intro video and photos of the new sub-1400 gram 29er wheelset.

RockShox – Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin May 02, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

RockShox Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks at Sea Otter 2013.

Diamondback Overdrive Carbon Pro and Mason FS 29ers

By Gregg Kato May 01, 2013 29er Sea Otter Classic Video

Diamondback has two exciting new models coming out this year including the brand new 2014 Overdrive Carbon Pro and the Mason FS 29ers.

Sam Schultz and His 2013 Trek Superfly 100 SL 29er Racing Machine

By Valerie May 01, 2013 29er Sea Otter Classic Video

Trek Factory Racing team member Sam Schultz, the current US National XC Mountain Bike Champion and a 2012 London Olympian, shows off his completely redesigned 2013 Superfly 100 SL XC 29er.

RockShox Pike Fork and Monarch Plus Shock

By Brian Mullin May 01, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

The Pike is a complete new redesign for RockShox, and the All-Mountain fork will be available in 150mm & 160mm travel for the 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes (29er also gets 140mm), with tapered aluminum steerer and 15mm Maxle.

SRAM Roam 50, Roam 60 and Rail 50 Wheels – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin April 30, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

SRAM had three new wheels on display at Sea Otter, the Roam 50 and Roam 60, and the Rail 50, and they’ll all come in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes, and are UST compatible.

DT Swiss Spline 1 Wheels – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin April 29, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic

The new DT Swiss Spline One wheel follows in the design footsteps of their upscale Tricon brethren, and offers high performance and technology in a value-added package.

Haro FLC 29 Pro – Carbon 29er hardtail

By Gregg Kato April 26, 2013 29er Feature Articles Sea Otter Classic

The Haro FLC 29 is a carbon 29er hardtail that is built with massive tubes that provide a still and efficient pedaler that won’t beat you up on the downhills.

Ibis Ripley: First Impressions – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin April 24, 2013 29er Sea Otter Classic

My impressions of my short ride on the Ripley is that it seemed much smaller than a 29er, and it felt light, quick, nimble, and flickable.

Continental 27.5″ Tires – Sea Otter 2013

By Brian Mullin April 23, 2013 26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic Tires

Continental jumped fully into the 27.5 bandwagon this year, and they’ll be releasing their popular models, including the Mountain King, X-King, Race King and Trail King (above left to right) in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes.