Originally Posted by
Henry III
The frame I built last year uses 650c wheels. You don't see them very often anymore. They used to come on Tri bike, smaller road frames to alleviate toe overlap. The "funny" TT bikes in 80 sometimes used a 650c front wheel. There were a few larger companies that built 650c bikes. I love 650c wheels and if you ever feel like donating them I'll gladly accept them
happy easter
henry
The Windsor brand has a women's specific road bike with 650c wheels. I think it is a terrific element to design a good handling bike for the 5'+/- club. Without going to a 24" front wheel which because of the different contact patch when mated to a 700c rear can make handling a bit touchy. Women I have known with the "Terry" design solution have all dumped their bikes. Maybe they are not good bike handlers, but I don't think that is all of it.