Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

doubt it, the futura has flatmount and thru axle. Which this obviously doesn't..

To me this just looks like a Columbus Mud Disc with some rack mounts put on:

This looks cool as fuck, though I wonder if it'd be a bit "jack of all trades"?

Sorry don't know ...

Looks rad indeed!

I'm sorry @Paulo_C and @tyeness, but this is just a bit awful.. And I can't keep it in me anymore..

First of all, why 650b? It has the same clearance for both 700c as 650b, so what's the point?
Second, integrated headset? really!?
Lastly, isn't this just an expensive Specialized Sequoia with an uglier fork!?
(that spork really does look awful)

There there, let it aaallllll out

1. Naturally you'll get more clearance with a 650b tyre if you'd had the same width 700c tyre
   
2. Production will be 44 HT, not integrated
   
3. It's an awesome OTP carbon fork that can take racks and/or bottle cages, what's not to like?
   

1. Well wat I ment to say, you can't fit bigger tyres if you opt for 650b..
   
2. You're right, my bad!
   
3. The look of it.. A Niner RDO gravel or Sequoia fork is so much better looking.
   Still.. looks like an expensive Sequoia, same tubing, function, weight.. But a Sequoia comes with stem, bars, seatpost and headset for €300 less..
   

Does the specialized come with all the sliding dropout, split chainstay stuff?

You're right, if you're building a belt drive bike this is the way to go. Have yet to see one being build on here.. Since it's an absolute nightmare to get the tension right.

Very much in need of cleaning and wire tidying- spa cycles tourer. Also terrible photo

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650b is significantly lighter also stronger, you do actually get more clearance with 650b than 700c.

While the fork is not customs, the frame is (I think) and may have been designed with 650b in mind, short wheelbase is acheivable too, as 650b x 42mm is similar to 700c x 23mm in term of diameter.

Plus, pages 584!

POST ALL THE 650B!!

^ #700c4lyf

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/salsa-vaya-7133

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/rawland-dsogn-14747

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/the-white-rabbit-92-trek-400-22589

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/traitor-ruben-18996

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/custom-650b-gravel-porteur-commuter-28643

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/lynskey-all-road-pro-cross--30578

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/soma-grand-randonneur-30913

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/bianchi-brava--18508

And some 700c

I posted it before like this

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/cannondale-t1000-1996-24090

hhstb ?

Right now that bikes brings me through Patagonia. Lots of climbs, lots
of gravel between Puerto Montt and Ushuaia.

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/cinelli-mash-work-30927

kinda cool. always like seeing fixed tourers.

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/all-city-macho-man-disc-20959

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh5Hzzunagg&feature=youtu.be

I think this is awesome

That is absolutely bollock

Yeah 16" is even lighter.. This is straight from their website:

Tire clearance / Frame: Max suggested approx 48mm at 700c with approx 4-5mm radius for space for the elements. Identical specs at 650b.

And it's not custom, they have a geometry table on their website..

Incredibly pretentious. Theyre making out that they reinvented the wheel, all they did was put sliding dropouts on it. It does nothing a wolverine cant do