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The 650B movement.

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flag Kootenaycycle
Posted: Aug 11, 2012 at 18:41 Quote
VICpt wrote:
Hello,
Thanks for the feedback Kootenaycycle - as we´re here, what´s the meaning of your name?
I will soon buy 650b wheels to my Scalpel, after i´ll let here my feelings.
In Portugal the 650b´s aren´t comum, for now!

I live in the Kootenay region of Canada.
flag betaflash
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Posted: Dec 26, 2012 at 12:17 Quote
Okay, check out Norcos 2013 KillerB 650b offerings.. In one short year, geometry is dialed, forks and shocks set up.. Norcos website has ideal links for geometry used, sizing etc..
I mean, this bike is running 160 mm of travel on 27,5 wheels with slack, all mtn HA... And so on..
flag jonnyqt
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 at 15:27 Quote
brigand wrote:
i true 3-4 650 wheels daily in the shop i work......

i had mine for 4 years and the wheels never went out of true
















"A" unfortunately lol
flag brigand
Posted: Dec 26, 2012 at 15:36 Quote
i guess you didn't get my sarcasm, 650A is different size to 650B and comes on cheap commuter bikes Wink
flag deeeight
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Posted: Dec 26, 2012 at 15:50 Quote
Where do you live that they're using 650A on cheap commuter bikes ?
flag brigand
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 at 0:49 Quote
Europe Smile

It's also called 26 1⅜ and it's slightly bigger than 650B (590mm vs. 584mm)

650B was popular on old french commuters, so we have a few of those here too Smile
flag diego-b
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 at 13:13 Quote
Pyga is releasing a 650c as well
flag brigand
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 at 13:21 Quote
i guess it's 650B and the C stands for carbon because there are no MTB tires in 650C size whatsoever
flag toptenrick
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 at 14:45 Quote
betaflash wrote:
hey, now that the 29'er revolution is firmly established, at least in the hardtail mtb group, the 650B, aka, 27.5, movement
is underway... in part because it looks like a good compromise size in full suspension and also as many 26 " frames can accomodate the larger wheels, making conversions possible for those inclined.. that would be me..
My SC Blur LT is a listed frame whose measurements may allow the 650B wheel size.. anyone out there done this yet?
Looking for feedback on geometry compromises, fork brand and travel used.. and anything else ?? .. I am hearing Fox and Rockshox may actually be producing a 650B specific fork for 2012 or 13..
so yeah, comments appreciated..
betaflash.
flag toptenrick
Posted: Dec 27, 2012 at 14:54 Quote
I have new 2013 Santa Cruz blur LT carbon and it's got room tyre specific . Aka smaller rather then larger tyre for the 650b . It's a few mm to spare although my 2013 ctd front fork is Not the 650b version which is available now , I saw it at a bike store last week ! I got mine when I got my ride back in Aug ps . Tire tyre is a tire Smile
flag ericray
Posted: Jan 15, 2013 at 21:10 Quote
photo

I've had this built for a couple days now, Awesome!

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1254116/
flag tylerthegiant
Posted: Jan 15, 2013 at 21:18 Quote
ericray wrote:
Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://tinypic.com/r/1hb4oy/6
I've had this built for a couple days now, Awesome!

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1254116/
looks sweet!

 


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