http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2005/news/08-29
Its pink (which is the new black) and has two different size wheels.
Its pink (which is the new black) and has two different size wheels.
And yes you are welcome you freakin' wacko singlespeeders.Brown says he really likes the handling characteristics of mountain bikes with 700C (aka 29in) wheels, as well as the superior ability of the bigger wheels to roll over obstacles. But he prefers 26in wheels for their light weight and quicker acceleration. To get the best of both worlds, then, here's the 69er, with a 26in rear wheel and a 29in up front.
The new machine also boasts some innovative sliding dropouts, avoiding the need for an eccentric bottom bracket to provide chain tension adjustment.
Brown says the 69er will likely be a 2007 model year item in the Trek range, with Maverick fork and a standard rear hub with special cog guard/spacers.