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Going to chuck a set of 650b wheels in mine over the next few weeks (they fit) and run the same tyres (Onza Ibex) to do a proper comparative time test at Cwmcarn. Not interested in "feel" or any of that fluffy sh*t - I want to know if it's faster top to bottom over 5 runs.
Will report back! 🙂
I heard that 650 wheels will still make a shit rider still be shit, proper science tested results too!
Do I have a 26 inch bike if I have 1.9 tyres on but a 650 if I put my 2.4's on?
And is a 26 fatty actually a tranny and secretly a 29er?
Do I have a 26 inch bike if I have 1.9 tyres on but a 650 if I put my 2.4's on?
That's an interesting question - at what point does a bigger tyre's increased diameter and air volume hit critical mass in terms of benefit? How big is the crossover from a big 26" tyre to a smaller (say 2.25) 650b?
Did anyone see Rob Warner's tweet earlier this week about Giant hinting at another wheel size? I hope to god he was on a wind up!!
I heard something about 28" a couple months back. I'm waiting to see if it's true before I commit to slitting my wrists.
I heard something about 28" a couple months back.
650B+ = 28" .. it's due before too long
The plan for my fleet is to stay with the full sus 29er and go 27.5 hardtail, i just put a deposit on a XTC advanced 2, based on my test ride, it definately brought the LBS carpark to life! 🙂
But seriously, i did really like the ride and the bike did feel more sprightly than my 29 XTC
I have the exact same bike. It's great. I have had to swap the front Racing Ralph for a mountain king though, as the front wheel was all over the place in the mud.
Btw - keeping my zesty for hooligan duties, so not abandoning 26" altogether