650c wheels bicycle (for 5'3 and under)

Nice frame!

I have the Giant TCR frame (size XXS) from 2006, also for 650c wheels but has vertical dropouts. I wish it had horizontal dropouts though! if you ever wish to sell the frame here you have a potenctial buyer!

Yeah, I always had to argue with USA product department and I had the opinion that they didn't understand some things very well.
They had a very good lobby in Taiwan though and had quite some influence on the final product line. One of the reasons why I quit.
I have 2x 26" Giant TCR,, both prototypes. However, 1x horizontal, 1x vertical dropouts. I'm afraid I can't help you. But there must be quite a number in Europe. Not going cheap though.

Just noticed that Surly Long Haul Truckers have the option of 26" wheels on their smaller frame sizes, and go down to a 42cm. Nice if you're looking for something to tour with.

I have a Peugeot aluminium frame and forks with 650c clearances for sale, 22 1/2" seat tube (centre to top of tube). White colour, Complete with Ahead head set (1" dia). Contact me if you are interested.

22 1/2" is quite a large frame, we're talking more about little bikes for little women here hence the need for 650c - thanks for the offer, but I think you're pitching at the wrong audience.

My first proper bike (one which was mine and mine alone) was a (secondhand) Holdsworth Equipe= 19 1/2 " frame with 26 x 1 1/4 wheels. I still have this frame over ** years later- built up as a singlespeed. However, it's really difficult to get wheels of that size and I haven't found any alloy rims at all anywhere. I run 700C's on it now, but they are a touch too big- would 650's be as near as possible to the original wheel size?

Couldn't you just put MTB rims on it?

No not enough clearance and I'd have to change the brakes.

Will this be of any use?

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/rims-26-%28590%29-dept168_pg1/

Thanks- I did try one of these (my uncle's bike shed was a cornucopia of bike parts)- they do fit better but I would still have to chamge the brakes. The brake pads won't quite align with the braking surface and just scrape the tyre a tad. The brakes are the originals- Weinmann centerpulls and while a modern replacement would be more efficient, they are one of the few original parts left on the frame. I can ride it with 700's so will probably just carry on- it's fine for short rides around town, just won't ever be a bike I use for long rides ever again.

My friend's GF's bike needs small wheels (some random old size prolly same as yours). I picked up a open pro front/DA off ebay for ~£30 and then build a rear using a cxp33 (I think Wingedangel has some cxp33's (or at least 1) in 650c - try pming...)

...or (re)build a new set using CPX22's for a cheaper option.

I'd still scrap the centre-pulls for some modern dual pivots.

Also does anyone know of any 650c tyres that aren't 23c? I still need a rear tyre, and my guess is the user would rather have a slightly fatter tyre.

Cheers.

Terry do a 650c x 28mm: http://www.terrybicycles.com/product/detail/2500403/current/tellus-pt-tire--x-c--

$45 plus shipping...

Cervelo P2 in smaller sizes and their RS I think.

@ Hugo 7...Madison are showing Conti Gran Prix tyres in 650 X 24mm in stock, not much wider, though?

Apparently SE do the Lager 2011 as a 43cm frame with 650c wheels!

Also does anyone know of any 650c tyres that aren't 23c? I still need a rear tyre, and my guess is the user would rather have a slightly fatter tyre.

Conti GP (650c and 700c) is 24mm and really fat, but I don't like that tyre.
To heavy, stiff and getting slits easily (pucture).
The older GP was a lot better and cheaper.

If anyone is looking for a road bike this is still available:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread51239.html

My mate (on whose behalf I'm selling it) has agreed to £400 ono. I haz moar pics if needed.

Does have 700c wheels though, not 650c.

***A mate of mine has just had her 46cm titanium Condor (Moda) with easton wheels nicked from outside LMNH. Evening of Weds 12th. If anyone on the hunt for a very small ladies bike/frame comes across a likely suspect please give me a yell and I'll let Leila know (think it has a name sticker on the top tube and, who knows, the thief might be too stupid to notice/remove it).

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Thought I would add that I've got a 650c bike for sale here:

http://www.lfgss.com/thread59686.html

i realise this is not the place to put this, but i have yet to post on the forum and am required to do so 3 times before starting a new thread.
recently bought my girlfriend a 2010 43cm 650c black fuji track as a surprise, but unfortunately she doesn't like it! it came boxed and has never been ridden, despite begging for it loudly.
i intend to advertise on ebay for £250 within the week, but will offer it to forum users for £200. will post in the classifieds section as soon as the nursery permits.

Don't forget to read the rule about posting in classified (especially in regard to ebay).

apologies, will amend my plans to abide by these!

Dibs if you can post up north chaytor. Was planning to buy one of the ebay ones for £249 anyway..

Im a 5'8" bloke with woman like proportions (longer legs/shorter torso and arms).

Ive been really struggling with a 54cm top tube frame with 700c. It feels like I need a much less long bike.

Am I mad to think that a 43cm fuji track with 650c wheels could potentially be an excellent fit? The effective top tube is apparently 50cm. To me 51 is what I would guess is ideal. But Ive never seen a that kind of short frame with 700c wheels. It would cause front wheel toe overlap etc. Plus im short of dorrar and Fuji Track 650c are only £250 new on ebay delivered.

Some serious stealth 650c goodness:

woman like proportions (longer legs/shorter torso and arms)

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