29+ Represents the culmination of everything good to happen in mtb wheel sizes over the past 10 years (larger diameter x fatter rubber). With our Ti Gnarvester continuing to be a top seller we decided a 29+ at a lower price point would be a great addition to the Carver lineup. Carver started out making aluminum 96’er frames over 10 years ago and our prototype aluminum Gnarvester frames seems like a fitting place to return to our aluminum roots.
We currently only have this one, latest prototype, in testing but after a few months of ripping it around our local haunts we couldn’t be happier with the ride quality and durability. Check back for a complete review and ETA on our first shipment. In the meantime check out the images of our latest 29+ prototype.

We have also been using this test to try out our latest XC-490 tapered, carbon fork. Plenty of clearance!

Mud clearance was never an issue on our Aluminum Gnar. Oh and a standard threaded bottom bracket, your welcome!

The sliding dropouts also make it very easy to run the Gnar as a single-speed, which we did for most of our testing.