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Until 650 is more widely accepted I think its fairly pointless on cheap bikes like this.
Tyres for 650b are already gaining traction, Marathon Plus come out in 42mm already yonks ago.
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Tyres for 650b are already gaining traction
Heh.
I have a question regarding 650b wheels/brakes: I have a 26 inch MTB frame with cantilever bosses. Can I somehow put 650b wheels in the frame and install brakes that will fit? The frame has enough room for 700c wheels, so I'm only worried about the brake situation.
Also, thanks @Lolo and @edscoble for answering my previous question.
Tijs
Thats true but you could say that about 20" wheels etc... That tiny (negligable) advantage could be argued the other way (ie larger wheels soak up bumps better etc.. ala 26" vs 29" mtb - tyre width being the same).
Until 650 is more widely accepted I think its fairly pointless on cheap bikes like this.