Originally Posted by
NormanF
650b 38c tires deliver a ride experience akin to riding on clouds. Its like the rough imperfections of the road surface and potholes literally disappear when you float over them. With 650b, you can turn a skinny-tired road bike into a comfort cruiser.
Can't you do that w/ 700x35 though? I noticed immediately when I busted out the roadbike w/ 28mm tires at 80 psi vs the cross bike w 35mm tires at 65psi. Now 26" 50mm tires at 40psi, there is some cushioning!