Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

#Riff_raff called it a joke.

Nope. Just a Use suspension post.

wow those cost as much as the cb ones..

No, your a joke.

A spare pair of undies under the saddle I see. Super-functional.

Where on earth do you buy Vee Rubber tyres? All I can find are ebay auctions with ridiculous shipping charges. Wouldn't mind trying some Speedsters or V16s on the 29er for commuting.

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And done; Thanks @rak500 !

Someone buy this and build it up nicely!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/c1958-Beatifull-Constructeur-650B-randonneur-Frame-Oscar-Egg-Lugs-56TT-60ST-/131386092559

Did 100+k on this today

I am absolutely blow away how well it rides; I knew it fits me with the current set up but 650b/thick tyres have totally transformed this bike to another level. I am fresh for another 100k after the ride. To whoever is considering to convert/rejuvinate their favourite road bike to 650b for thicker tyres I say go for it; its totally worth it.

Now really looking forward to some audax riding this summer.

Thank you @edscoble and @miro_o

No point in riding tiny high pressure tyres if you can't enjoy it.

Thinking of getting a CAAD10 and slap my 650b wheelset on it for the lols.

BTW, keep the Hetres for winter duty and get the Compass Loup Loup Extralight for summer duty.

That is extremely nice!

Winter mode - 27.5 x 2.0 Panaracer Comets. Juuuust enough clearance.

Feels very different!

931 Genesis Croix de Fer with 27.5 x 2.0 tyres by Michael M Rennie, on Flickr

Looks fun

Mondial Evo

A small resume from Radtouren (edition Jan/Feb.2015) 10 trekkingtires and 5 balloontires TEST.

The winners are;

Tip allround/sport:
Continental Top Contact II
(€62.90 / 28”- 32, 37, 42, 47 mm. / 26”- 50 mm.)

Tip allround/protection:
CST Platinum Protector
(€34.95 / 28”- 37, 40, 47 mm. / 26”- 47 mm.)

Tip top product:
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial Evo
(€54.90 / 28”- 37, 42, 47, 50 mm. / 26”- 50, 55 mm.)

Tip top price/performance:
Schwalbe Tour Plus
(€21.90 / 28”- 37, 40, 47 mm. / 26”- 47, 50 mm.)

Tip top product balloontire:
Schwalbe Marathon Almotion.
(€49.90 / 28”- 40, 50, 55 mm. / 26”- 50 mm.)

Almotion has a tasty profile

If you've got the Surly Nice rack and/or the Black Burn outpost, could I get you to measure the tubing diameter, and the height and with for me?

Successfully installed 700c SKS Longboards 45mm on 650b 42mm tyre set up; pics later.

50 cold and snowy miles on the CDF today. 35mm Kojaks handled the extreme conditions pretty well!

Winter riding on the CDF by Michael M Rennie, on Flickr

Where abouts is that?

Rat!

Believe it or not, the second bike is a for Rohloff-hub modified Surly! More about the build can be found at: http://www.afewsketchymoments.com/

North of Dundee. I'm one of those strange people that inhabit this forum but not London.

Nowt wrong with that. I'm in the NW, with the Peaks on my doorstep.
Nice build, do love a functional bike.

Are those pedals integrated flip-flops?