The Vegas 26 inch full suspension (all mountain, trail, light freeride) frame is at the welder. Final specifications varied slightly from the last posting due to some last minute changes and are as follows:
Sizing: Medium (16.5 Inch/23.1 Effective Top Tube) And Large (18.5 Inch/24.1 Effective Top Tube)
Material: Easton FS Aluminum
Travel: 5.5 Inches (190×50 Shock)
Head Tube: Straight 1.5 (rider can no use 1 1/8, 1.5 taper, or 1.5 straight)
Head Angle: 68 Degrees
Seat Angle: 72.5 Degrees
Misc: ISCG 05, Hammerschmidt Compatible, 10mm or 12mm Maxle Rear, IGUS iGlide Self Lubricating Bushings In Accessory Linkage, Red Stainless Steel ED Plated Hardware, Increased Standover From Previous Drawings

The 29 inch version of this frame is being revamped due a chainstay length issue. We hope to a have a fresh rear end redesign for the 29 inch version complete in a few weeks and get it into production.

The Vegas full suspension frame is now in production and should be available by early summer. The frame features 5.5 inches of low leverage ratio travel, hammerschmidt and front derailleur routing, 10 and 12mm rear axle options, iGlide based scissor link for rear lateral stiffness, and will be fabricated from an Easton FS RAD tubeset. 26 and 29 inch versions will be available. The price target we hope to be able to achieve is under $1000 with a Fox RP23 shock.

The fourth generation of DH frame has been drafted and is getting ready to go to prototyping. Expect to see the prototypes out for testing some time in early summer.

We have talked about doing it for years, but never been able to fully execute the offering of build kit components. Times have changed and now we are ramping up to do so, and do it in a different way. The most important difference in what we will be offering is that all components will be a la carte. You will be able to choose what level, brand, and model of component you want for everything from tires to saddles. If you want to buy a high end fork such as a Fox F29, but save some money on the stem and handlebars by going with Race Face Ride models you can. The second great thing this program will be offering is the option to not buy a complete build kit. We have been able to negotiate with a number of vendors to allow frame only sales. This means as long as you buy a frame you can purchase as little, or as much product as you want for that frame. For example if you buy a Dillinger frame and only need a set of Race Face Deus cranks and a Thomson stem you can buy only that. Some of the vendors participating in the incomplete build kit program are Race Face, 3T, ODI, WTB, Cane Creek, and Thomson. Thirdly we will not be charging for installation. All components that require special tools such as headsets and bottom brackets will be installed at no charge. The full program should be up and running in the couple of months.

On a final note if you have not checked out the new 3T mountain line we strongly suggest you do. The products look great and are superlight for the price points they will be sold at. Their mid level ARX stem comes in at 120 grams in the 110mm length and will be offered by us for around $50.