[TwoHeadsBrewing]

Has anyone heard news about a FS 29er frame/bike coming from BikesDirect? I've been doing some research on full suspension 29er frames on the cheap (<$800), and I've narrowed it down to three: Salsa Big Mama, Voodoo Canzo, KHS Flagstaff. I plan to use the parts from my Cliff 29er Pro and swap them over with a few upgrades. I like the frames listed, but if they plan on introducing a FS 29er to their offering for about the same as the 26" bikes I would definitely consider it. And if they were going to sell frame/shock only, that would be of interest as well.

Anyone else interested or heard news about this?

 

[Fam Money]

See this post:
http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=7102073&postcount=5

 

[WindWalker]

Wonder it it'll be Ti? That would be cool!

 

[bikesdirect]

We are still testing our latest version of this bike; so it will be at least 6 months before we have complete bikes or framesets

This project has taken I lot of time to get right

 

[Dictatorsaurus]

We are still testing our latest version of this bike; so it will be at least 6 months before we have complete bikes or framesets

This project has taken I lot of time to get right

Is there any more information you can give us?

 

[WindWalker]

We are still testing our latest version of this bike; so it will be at least 6 months before we have complete bikes or framesets

This project has taken I lot of time to get right

Need anymore testers? I'm in if you're looking.

 

[ljsmith]

Any pics of the prototypes?

 

[Dark_Rider]

Hey, Mike

And will this new bike, which I already have money set aside for, be Clydesdale worthy (good quality wheel set and suspension) ???

 

[Adim_X]

Plus 1 for clyde worthy. I love my fantom sl pro but the wheels left a little to desire. 36 spoke count is what I would like to see.

 

[TwoHeadsBrewing]

Need anymore testers? I'm in if you're looking.

For serious...I've got some great trails here for "testing"!

 

[tinyE]

please do some in the small frame size like the 29PROSL!
I'm short, but love the 29er!
just waiting on an FS

 

[mylesofsmyles]

Wow, I'd love to see a BD FS 29er. Mike, what's up on the suspension design and how much travel?

Also wondering what your shock and fork options will be...Reba with maxle lite?

 

[Broccoli]

Hows the testing going?

 

[Sweeney]

Any further news on the FS 29er?

 

[subspd]

I would like an update on this if possible?

 

[mnburn]

Me too.
A picture.
A tease.
Something to look forward to.

Please.

 

[Glide the Clyde]

Since Mike posted here http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=651308, crickets.

 

[makppm]

I got a message from Mike Yesterday!!! NEXT WEEK!!!!

Originally Posted by makppm
Wondering if there is any update on this? I spoke to one of your reps over a year ago and he thought you were close to putting a TI full suspension 29er into production, thoughts?

Bikes are in production now
Pre-book will go up on site next week

5 models -
pre-book prices $1999 with XTR and XO level [3 bikes]
$1399 with X9 and SLX [2 bikes]

thanks for your interest

Mike

 

[subspd]

Wow I had heard preorder isn't till mid June...

 

[demon24]

@ $1400 it is about $400 less than a friend of mine picked up a 2010 Trek on sale a few months back. For his extra $400 he gets a free tune-up, free adjustments and better resale. I have to say, I am on the fence on this one.
NegativeFirst year in production
Have to put it together and bring to shop to fine tune,
Resale not as good
Positive
Price
BD reputation