Originally Posted by
David Newton
Neal, would you say the #1 reason for most 650B conversions is the ability to run that tire?
That does seem true for lots of converters. And I've seen lots of small builders in the US building bikes around that tire. If it ever goes out of production, lots of people will be very unhappy!
That said, I love my 700 x 32mm Grand Bois Cypres tires or maybe I just love the two bikes on which I have them mounted. I ride the Hetres on my Ebisu, which is a great bike, but not the one I'll always choose for certain kinds of riding (e.g., fast road rides).
Neal