Originally Posted by
RobE30
Is there a big difference between having a tourer that runs 700c v 650b? 650b seems to be all the rage, what am I missing? I was planning on running either 35s or 37s on the Trek.... thoughts?
I wouldn't have a touring frame that didn't have fenders. Can the Trek accommodate 37s and fenders. I honestly don't know, but I wouldn't assume it could.
Originally Posted by
southpawboston
Justin, the 1983 Shogun I have has a traditional brake bridge drilled for a brake bolt. The 1984 Shogun has the "proper" bridge with the 5mm threaded fender mount. I paid the frame builder who modified the 1983 for 650B an extra $25 to replace the old bridge with a new one with the mount (and placed 10mm lower to fit a 650B fender without a huge spacer).
I paid about $100 to have the original canti studs removed and new ones brazed on to work with 650B wheels. So, for any touring frame that has room for fat tires and needs a repaint anyway, for an extra $100 or so, you can turn it into a 650B canti-brake tourer.
That's awesome to know. I don't think there is anyone local to me who could do the work, though.