Thread: 650b Conversion of a Panasonic TE2
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Old 01-11-13 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by embankmentlb
It must be the boredom of winter. I have this old Panasonic Team Europe II that I think would be cool with 650b tires. Any successful 650b conversion stories out there?
Thanks!
Isn't there a whole forum section for 650b conversions?

It's not uncommon; FWIW, I plan on building up my new 'trailer park rescue' Panasonic as a 650b commuter. The geometry is kinda perfect for it: it's a 26" lugged frame w/ 47cm chainstays & fully 60mm worth of BB drop. Btw, here's my 650b conversion Trek 820:



107cm wheelbase & rides like a Cadillac.

Still, the Team Europe is a pretty nice straight-up sport bike; just out of curiosity, what promts you to try it with 650b wheels?
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