The upcoming Vegas 26 and 29 inch full suspension all mountain frames will be carrying a new moniker. The 26 inch version will named “Analog” in its’ final state and the 29 inch version will be named “Digital”. We have had these names floating around for some time and since the the 29 inch version will be based on a slightly more complex system the the 26, but will aesthetically be similar, we figured now was the best time to use them. Also both new frames will be compatible with the recently announced Cane Creek Angleset system which allows for head angle changes of anywhere from .5 to 1.5 degrees in either direction. Don’t worry if you are not interested in this headset, the design will still also be compatible with all traditional 1.5 headsets and all reducer and taper models out there.

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.

In an effort to make future full suspension frames easier to maintain, quieter, lighter, and more reliable in pivot areas we are switching to iGus iGlide bearings. This change will be first seen on the upcoming Vegas 26 and 29 inch frames due out in fall 2009. For main pivot areas we still plan to rely on sealed cartridge bearings.