Originally Posted by
devianb
That is what I thought too. Only time I ever hear of ever using 650b wheels is for short riders racing on road bikes. Why limit yourself to a size that isn't as common and has less selection for tires than the 26" or 700c?
You're thinking of
650c wheels. The 650b wheel size is promoted by Rivendell and Sheldon Brown as a way to retrofit racing bikes to be more versatile, and is seeing increased popularity in the world of mountain bikes. I wanna use my road bike to commute and haul, and would feel safer carrying loads on wider, lower pressure tires. There is an okay selection of tires, and it will only grow as the years pass.