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Hmmm
Trying to grasp this without being able to test it. So I appreciate the perspective.
There are some rides on 40mm tires I feel a bit battered and shaken up after, happy to see paved road again, whether I was pushing it hard or just on rougher terrain for a while. Would you say with the right 650b tire I would feel less battered and shaken up on the same ride?
Thanks again. Testing a 650b bike isn't the easiest where I'm at.
The easiesst way to see what the 47mm tires would feel like would be to run your ramblers at 7psi lower than you normally run them - as that is about where you would run a 47mm tire. You'll be more likely to pinch flat or bottom out on the rim, but that will give you a similar feel of comfort.
Personally, if I'm feeling battered or beaten up on my bike I:
Use a seat post with a lot of compliance. I've used Ergon, Specialized, and the Thudbuster. that will prevent a lot of jarring.
If I need more compliance up front, I throw on something like the 45mmx700 rambler up front (which is going to offer similar comfort to the 47x650 tire), and/or a redshift stem
https://gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-te...inimize-bumps/
650b will help too, but it will lower your bike (pedal strike?) and of course isn't cheap.