Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Trimble carbon 29er?

I reported yesterday that Orbea will introduce the world's first 29 inch carbon fiber mountain bike this year. I've since heard from a couple of sources that Trimble has built some prototype 29er carbon fiber mountain bikes. Does anyone know more about this bike?
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11 comments:

  1. The Donut GuyFebruary 1, 2006 at 4:05 AM

    Is it just me or is that one butt-ugly mountain bike?

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  2. James T.February 1, 2006 at 6:36 AM

    I was surprised to hear recently that Trimble is back in business. I remember those cross-shaped frames being pretty popular around 1990. It looks like the new frames have slimmed down considerably compared to their predecessors.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2006 at 9:44 PM

    Yes.... The original carbon builder is back making frames again. The 29r above was hatched last fall. I think its a work of art you can ride. No other frame rides quite like a Trimble. It was true in the 90's and is still true today. There is a revised 26r as well.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2006 at 7:25 AM

    this builder's efforts are in question given the rumours he was funded by partners and appears to have run off with their investment capital illegally. www.trimblecycles.com

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  5. 80March 8, 2006 at 8:11 PM

    george - it is just you.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 25, 2006 at 7:49 AM

    I have one of the original Trimble carbon frames that I turned into a SS. Everything on it is modern except for the Shimano U-brakes. Bought it about 1989 from Point Reyes Station Bike Shop in California.

    It is a sweet ride and people ask me all the time “What kind of bike it is?”

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  7. AnonymousApril 25, 2007 at 9:01 AM

    i used to have the 1989 model..it was built like a rock... thought i would be light, it wasnt, thought it would be nimble, it was like riding a lead bike! i fell for the design, stupid mistake, i notice the designer only has one idea, coz it looks almost identical now as it did then... times have moved on and so has technology, the bike was a dog then and it wouldnt have gotten better with a 20 year old design.
    best kept in museums i reckon! butt ugly nowadays especially compared to all the european brands like BMC etc.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 20, 2007 at 6:44 AM

    Ugh.

    Trimbles are the only thing uglier than a Slingshot.

    It's a bad design that should remain shelved.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2008 at 11:19 PM

    i've got an old '89 trimble, wonderful ride - beautiful bike, all that see it want one. I'm happy to find it back!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I've owned a Trimble since 1993 and love it. I've won races on it, including an ice race on a frozen lake. Great climbing bike.

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  11. AnonymousNovember 22, 2009 at 3:05 AM

    Brent Trimble Made some slingshots too. You may have seen the trumark bat? It has a little flashlight on it. Brent also made some bikes for the U S A olympic cycling team. The design is recognizable Trimble.

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