STR | SocalTrailRiders.org

foofighter

i had heard about them doing that...salsa 29'er FS

__________________
-Duan
Dulce et Decorum

Click the Button

FoShizzle

It is true indeed....I had the pleasure of seeing the bike in person and riding with Jason from Salsa Cycles. It looks like a winner for sure!

__________________
http://www.bike-improve.com/

el_d00der1n0

what's the point of the 29er fs??? i thought the magical wheels of the 9er have made the fs obselete???

__________________
all your macs are belong to us

.8down

more magic? I dunno, im on the fence about it all to begin with...I also like the Aizan, Scandium for 4 plus.

__________________

foofighter

my theory is and 80% of this is i'm pulling this from my other orafice LOL but based on my personal experience when i rode trails like Santiago Oaks. When i first did the trail on my HT 29'er i found the descent to be fun as I felt more stable and was able to roll over some of the rocks and baby heads. Now when i rode my FS 26'er it was nice to descend zips and chutes because it smoothed out the harness. So if you think about it, the 29'er FS will feel more stable (big wheels) and with the FS it'll smooth out the rough stuff nicely...best of both worlds! Well the climbing is a bit more difficult w/ a bigger wheel LOL

__________________
-Duan
Dulce et Decorum

Click the Button

DeeZee

However the little wheels are so cute

__________________
Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

.8down

I thanked you for the Lakers Avatar not the comment.

__________________

DeeZee

and let the BIG WHEELS roll................

__________________
Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

1x1clyde

Its a 08 and sshhhh on the FS Salsa nobody wants one of those

__________________
Painfreak: "With that headline I thought we were going to see CC riding in the buff or something along those lines. That's very misleading ."

PacMan: "I always love the view of you looking over your shoulder."

Pho'dUp

Hmmm this is exciting news. Anyone have an details like travel, shock spec, head angles? Guaranteed it's going to have a killer paint job and a funky name.

Like any FS bike, more traction in the rough stuff, and sometimes you don't want your ass banged around especially after 6+hours of riding. Plus the stability of those big hoops.

__________________
I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky

dubjay

Here's a pic that's been floating around. No confirmed details - but it looks like a Fox shock and more than likely 4" or so of travel.

Attached Images

SalsaFull29.JPG (158.9 KB, 3 views)

Pho'dUp

Adjustable travel in the rear 100 or 120mm so you can run the new Reba U-turn air would be nice wouldn't it.

Hope they do something about that paint though. It needs some more color and chilli peppers on it. It looks like an old RL monocog.

__________________
I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky

FoShizzle

I rode with Jason when he was on what he thought would be the final prototype. The bike looked SOLID.....werent allowed to take any pics or anything and he didnt tell us any specifics but it looked great. It had a couple of REALLY nice features in terms of brake mount as well....granted he is a great rider but boy did he have a grin on his face the whole ride. It was his first ride on that prototype and he said he thought they definitely nailed it

__________________
http://www.bike-improve.com/

Pho'dUp

That's awesome news.

__________________
I know the saying goes "Measure twice and cut once", but I prefer my method of "casually estimate once, cut once, and regret forever". -teamdicky

foofighter

man if it wasnt so dam hard to sell my FS there's some really great 29'er FS coming in 09 model year

__________________
-Duan
Dulce et Decorum

Click the Button

DeeZee

Why wait when The Path has Evolve's and Sultan's in stock

__________________
Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

FoShizzle

whats your point? you mention only Ellsworths and Turners...he wants a competent bike

__________________
http://www.bike-improve.com/

DeeZee

The post was meant for bike riders not bike builders

Ok I think the Path also has Kona's.....Happy now

__________________
Red Hot Sloth
"where I grew up bling bling would get you shot, same with the lycra"

Dirtmistress "Hey! I resemble that remark! I was born in Berkeley and have the chin hairs to prove it!!"

FoShizzle

Kona's I like so thats a bit better

__________________
http://www.bike-improve.com/

Burner