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lungimsam 07-03-12 10:09 PM

Does anyone make a 650b x 28-32 sized tire?
 
Been searching to no avail. Preferrably with some puncture protection. Any tip would be great.

Jeff Wills 07-03-12 10:49 PM

650B gained popularity as a fat-tire conversion for 700C wheels. It doesn't make much sense to make room for a fat tire and go back to a narrow tire on that rim. The Rivendell Maxy Fasty is 33mm wide: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t101.htm

ironwood 07-04-12 05:40 AM

Hutchinson makes one for the confrerie des 650B. Compass Bikes sells them, www.bicyclequarterly.com . Panasonic also makes one for Grand Bois also sold by Compass.

robo 07-05-12 03:38 AM

They're a hair over 32mm, but Riv's (Panaracer) Nifty Swifty tires do have a kevlar belt for puncture protection: http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t102.htm

I've been riding on them for 5 years and I'm pretty happy. One tire had to be replaced due to a sidewall rip, but otherwise great durability and only one flat ever, from a needle shaped sliver of broken glass in NYC that would have punctured anything.

ThermionicScott 07-05-12 11:12 AM

Well, the Pacenti Pari-Moto would be out if you want high-mileage and/or puncture protection...

lungimsam 07-07-12 08:34 PM

I think I will try the swiftys. Thanks for the reiview, robo.
Is that a Bleriot in your avatar? I am getting mine for a Bleriot, too.


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