https://www.rei.com/product/108760/d...rbon-bike-2017
27.5" wheels (same as 650b?)
Carbon Frame
9 speed, dura ace bar end shifters, triple chainrings 48/36/26 and 11-34 cassette
Most importantly: sold by REI.
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I currently ride 700x23 on a race-type bike and want to try out 650b; want to try out bar-end shifters; want to try out a triple crankset. I'm also going to use this bike to try out a mid-arch cleat position on SPD shoes (currently on speedplays).
The beauty of buying from REI is that they have a 1 year return policy. So I can try it out put 5,000 miles on it with nothing to lose. If I decide I like the 650b tires but find that this particular bike doesn't work for me, it will have served it's purpose and I can get my money back. I can always change out the cassette, tires, and chainrings on this bike to something more suitable for riding brevets.
1. Thoughts?
2. Is 27.5" functionally the same as 650b, i.e. can I get a wheel that takes whatever is the most popular rando tire?
3. This versus the St. Toussaint Velo Routier ?
https://www.cyclestoussaint.com/prod...outier-bicycle
That would be my first choice except that they do not have a 1 year return policy.
thanks.