While tinkering with the Xtracycle last week I decided that swapping out the No Tubes ZTR wheels for Blunts would be a smart move before loaded touring/camping.  While doing this I thought to myself “boy I have a lot of clearance, I wonder if I could fit in a 2.0 knobby tire.”  Fit it did, […]

Joel is Guitar Ted’s co-worker.  These words and photos are from Guitar Ted’s arsenal!

A little background on Joel and his rig: This is a Raleigh Professional circa 1974. Joel has had it since the late 70’s. Joel has been a racer, bike shop mechanic, shop manager, and now teaches Spanish at a local community […]

There is a great topic going on over at the 650b listserve.  Tires, depending on the manufactor, even with the same width might have a different outside diameter (OD).  This could be due to the rim it is on, the amount of rubber tread, thickness and so on.
Here is a list that Longleaf Bicycles started […]

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Arleigh is building, documenting and writing out her build up of a Salsa Ala Carte mountain bike with 650b wheels and a Xtracycle Free Radical Kit.  This is an on going series so stay tuned for more installments.
Late this […]

Kogswell has an awesome deal right now on 59cm 650B P/R frame sets.  The reason is that the tubing is a bit wider than standard, which means stiffer.
The framesets come in two packages at $339 or $449.  Visit their site for more details (you need to scroll down towards the bottom.)  Or give them […]

I’ve been riding more and more of the 650b on the road.  The Ala Carte with the Fatty Rumpkin tires is used often for my around town commuting or errands. The other main ride is a Salsa Casseroll which has not been converted to 650b YET.
Here are some main points that really stick out between […]