Readers': 650c edition

They are 650b not 650c. A few new small canyon road bikes are coming W 650b wheels - conti and schwalbe making tyres for them.

Yep, they're 650B. As far as I know, the only somewhat available modern folding 650C tires are the Vittoria Rubino Pro and the Schwalbe One. In theory there's also the Panaracer Closer Plus but nobody sells them. Also, all three are 23 mm.

The 28 mm Paselas that I ordered finally arrived, and they're not 28 mm inflated - more like 25 mm. They're clearly marked as 28 mm both printed on the label and embossed on the sidewall, so I don't think it's just a production error. I wouldn't be surprised if they just use the same casing as on the 25s; as for why they'd do this, I'm not sure.

Hit me up if you ever want to let that Serotta go.

The frame is lot rattier than it looks there. Not letting this one go anytime soon tho I’m afraid but will keep it in mind.

https://www.rodbikes.com/store/?product=serfas-urbana-650cx28-tire

US supplier of 650c x 28mm Paselas

jeez, that is sick

This is quite nice. Shipping to Canada kills it for me, but I think it would make a good MGOOF/HHSRB, especially with a straight carbon fork.

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That really is nice. Tiny tho..

@doubleodavey - think we need a proper pic of this...

All these HHS650c bikes make me want one. I'll have to talk to my therapist again.

I'll have to talk to my therapist again.

I assume to confirm how cool you'll look when you're riding one.

Hey gang! Hopefully, it's all good to post this but if not let me know admin! I'm on the hunt for a 650c front wheel - anyone got one going? Am based in London but also happy to work with postage...thanks!

There's a Fulcrum one on eBay at the moment - £31 with no bids

EDIT - But it has no axle or bearings.

Edit 2 - https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/363893/#comment15997141

@jono84 - https://gateauvelo.blogspot.com/2013/03/sks-race-blade-long-and-650c-wheels.html

Bring back 650c, need more tyre choices. My Cannondale road setup.

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Not really a proper photo, but maybe a slight improvement?

Welcome, @Tommy_buckets

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This is mine. No longer has the Spinergys as every time I rode it I felt like it could potentially be the last time I was able to use my own teeth. It now looks no where near as cool but has a set of Bontrager Selects on it. Last week I also found cracks in the bottom of the headtube so it's probably not long for this world.

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Thanks mate!

Love the matte green

Shame about the crack, nice looking frame.

Viner Special Course Pista 650c youth frame used by FCI.

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Cannondale R700 650c

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Mielec 650c track turned into townie :D

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Waltly titanium track with couplers, fits in a suitcase. Also works as all weather winter bike. 4.9kg :D

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@scphnt lovely Waltly. Are you running 26" to get those tyre selections?

Yeah I felt driving with 23mm tyres was not optimal in the streets, so using 28-32mm 559 tyres gives about the same clearance.

and in winter mode with a different fork it eats even 42mm tyres.