650b.....why NOT?

[USAZorro]

Don't let USAZorro hear you say that! :)

I'd not say it couldn't possibly be true, since I've never ridden Gran Bois. I do have a friend who's recently gotten some, and really likes them. I have a small store of tires sitting in the shop, so it will likely be a while before I try some. The only negative (what can I say, I'm thrifty :o ) is that I could run through 3 sets of Paselas for the price of one set of Gran Bois. Maybe once our daughter finishes college, that won't matter to me.

[Hocam]

I think you mean July 28th, no?

Correct, my mistake.

[Six jours]

As a fun little aside, the "Confrerie de 650" has this to say on the matter:

"To guarantee the preservation and development of a wheel size of proven practicality, the 'Confrérie des 650' extends a welcome to all those amorous of charming rides, of superb journeys and long brevets in the comfort and serenity that can only be obtained from the particular sensation of the 650B and its warmth and rapport with other converts."

Translated from the original French, of course, but still... now we all understand the point of the 650B. (Unless, of course, you are not "amorous of charming rides.") :lol:

[Rutnick]

you can go to the rivendell website and they will love you. Grant has a woody for 650B.


im curious about 650b on a randonneuring bike. why dont we see more? what is the advantage to 700c other than accessibility?
650b comes with so much comfort why NOT ride that type of bike?

[bmike]

As a fun little aside, the "Confrerie de 650" has this to say on the matter:

"To guarantee the preservation and development of a wheel size of proven practicality, the 'Confrérie des 650' extends a welcome to all those amorous of charming rides, of superb journeys and long brevets in the comfort and serenity that can only be obtained from the particular sensation of the 650B and its warmth and rapport with other converts."

Translated from the original French, of course, but still... now we all understand the point of the 650B. (Unless, of course, you are not "amorous of charming rides.") :lol:

http://www.fabriziosinopoli.it/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/love-boat.jpg

Comfy tires, exciting and new,
Pedal along.
We're expecting you.
650b, life's sweetest reward.
Let it roll,
it rolls back to you.

650b
soon we will be cycling another ride.
650b promises not to hurt your hide.
Set a course for adventure,
Your mind on a new romance.

Long rides won't hurt anymore
It's an odd size with plenty of pneumatic trail.

It's 650b
Welcome aboard - It's Loooooove!

[Six jours]

Heehee! I tried to reset "Senior Member" to "Amorous of Charming Rides" but it was too long...

[bmike]

Heehee! I tried to reset "Senior Member" to "Amorous of Charming Rides" but it was too long...

"particular sensation of the 650B and its warmth" :eek:

[Six jours]

Let's hope our wives aren't reading...