New for trail lovers is a 29er mountain bike called Overdrive, which was released by Diamondback Bicycles for 2012. For a responsive ride, this big-wheel hardtail is built from a durable Overdrive butted, 29er aluminum frame.

The responsive 29er aluminum frame of the Overdrive comes with a 24-speed SRAM/Shimano drivetrain, a SR Suntour XCT MLO 29er suspension fork with 100mm travel, and Tektro mechanical disc brakes. Offered by this 29er mountain is an easy rolling and improved traction ride.

Affordable and reliable, the 2012 Diamondback Overdrive 29er Mountain Bike is one of the best machines on the trail. All obstacles on the trail path can be flattened and all types of abuse can be endured by the WTB Wolverine Comp tires and Weinmann SL-7 double-wall 29er rims.

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For the first time, Kona Bikes has released a 29er mountain bike frameset called Raijin for 2012. This all-new 29-inch wheel frame is a state-of-the-art titanium hardtail machine that is designed to offer the best performance on the trail.

Kona Bikes used its expertise in designing titanium machines and 29er bikes to make the Raijin a unique and an innovative mountain bike frame. Packed with some exciting custom features, this frameset impeccably balances the compliancy and stiffness needed on the trail.

For an 18-inch model, the 2012 Kona Raijin Titanium Hardtail 29er Mountain Bike Frame weighs in at only 1.8kgs. Major features of the frame include a 27.2mm seat post, press fit BB30 bottom bracket, sliding dropouts, and singlespeed and derailleur hangers.

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Though Scapin Bikes is not the most famous mountain bike brand, the Italian company has created some of the best bikes in this category. And for 2012, Scapin Bikes has launched its very first 29er carbon hardtail bike called Oraklo.

What makes the Oraklo incredibly strong is its high-quality full carbon frame, which utilizes unidirectional Toray T700 carbon and features a monocoque construction. Weighing in at just 1.25kg, the incredibly lightweight frame is available with different kinds of colors and equipment.

Loaded with several modern touches, the 2012 Scapin Oraklo 29er Carbon Hardtail Mountain Bike is a very promising machine. Its state-of-the-art features include a tapered head tube, internal cable routing, press-fit bottom bracket, and post mount disc tabs.

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Two new 29er mountain bikes with a shaped, butted 7005 aluminum frame were unveiled by Brodie Bikes for 2012. One of these two big-wheel bikes called Crib is designed with riders on a budget in mind. Nevertheless, its topnotch quality is not compromised.

In order to offer the performance required by 29er riders, the design and make of the Crib are focused on short chainstays, fork offset, and an adjusted fork trail. As a major factor in its design, the short chain stays allow for a chunky tire riding style that is both responsive and aggressive.

Though affordable, the 2012 Brodie Crib 29er Mountain Bike is loaded with outstanding features that set it apart from common 29ers. With a combination of high quality, low price, and reliable performance, the Crib is a must-have machine for 29er riders.
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After noticing that various 29ers were either too fixed or too jittery, Brodie Bikes introduces two innovative machines for 2012, one of which is the Khan. This is a carefully designed 29er mountain bike, which is dialed in to three major aspects, which are short 437mm chain stays, adjusted fork trail, and an 51mm fork offset.

Brodie Bikes spent two years for the research and development of the Khan to steer clear of suspension and frame limitations, which are common among 29ers. Its Hayes Stroker Trail hydraulic brakes offer steady, powerful, neat, and silent braking by using fluid to move the brake pads instead of cables pulling on levers.

Spanking new, the 2012 Brodie Khan 29er Mountain Bike comes with fresh new graphics. Included in its unique and ground-breaking features are 100mm Manitou Tower, Shimano SLX drivetrain, and a 70-degree head tube angle, making the Khan perfect for those who…

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New from Tomac for 2012 is a new carbon 29er hardtail frameset called Type X. Combining exceptional speed and incredibly light weight, the frameset offers an unparalleled performance. All the power of the riders is translated straight into the pedals at the point where the down tube meets the bottom bracket.

In order to deliver forward moment from the energy of the rider, the Type X is nicely shaped and oversized. Engineered for an 8 or 100mm travel fork, the Type X comes with a brake bridge, CNC aluminum dropouts, short chain stays, as well as a longer front end.

For a medium size, the 2012 Tomac Type X Carbon 29er Hardtail Frameset weighs in at only 1.1kg. This makes it one of the lightest carbon 29er framesets on the market today. Available on all size frames are dual water bottles.
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Introduced by Orbea Bikes for 2012 is a new 29er hardtail mountain bike called Alma H10. Very lightweight, this mountain bike offers flawless lateral and torsional stiffness ratio to guarantee an amazing ride. Its impressive specs include semi-integrated 1 1/8 headset and Shimano HG81 11-36 10S rear cogs.

Great performance is guaranteed during races, marathons, and trips by the Alma H10. Hydroformed reinforcements and a diagonal tube are featured by the triple-conified aluminum Orbea Alma Hydro 29 frame, which comes wit a Rockshox Recon Gold TK29 100 fork.

Designed with the serious mountain bike rider in mind, the 2012 Orbea Alma H10 29er Hardtail Mountain Bike is the perfect machine for competitions. Control and stability of the bike are enhanced, thanks to its state-of-the-art Fulcrum Red Power 29 wheels.

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