Could a 5″ full suspension bike really roll like a big wheeled step brother, but handle like it’s smaller older step brother?

Yes! After 4.5 months of logging saddle time on this Ventana El Bastardo I can simply say yes.  From there is the complicated details. I’ve spent some decent time on 5″ travel bikes.  The […]

650b.com took delivery of brand spanking new Schwalbe Racing Ralph 650bx2.25 tires.
If you remember the photos from Interbike I also had some concerns about the staff’s knowledge of 650b and it’s purpose.  I’m very excited for these tires and think they will be a great all arounder due to the volume and tread.  I really […]

At 650b.com we have been getting a fair amount of questions about frame size, what frames clear 650b, what tires do we recommend, and so on.  As time goes on I plan on posting these questions.
I don’t know if you have experience in all of these areas, but could you tell me the difference in […]

Hello.
We’re having a one day sale.
Every 650B P/R frameset is on sale for $495,
for today only.  That’s $105 off the everyday
price.
The 61, 59, 56 and 53cm sizes are all in stock.
So if you’re thinking about becoming an owner,
there’s never been a better time.
Call now: 952-288-6165
Matthew Grimm / Sales
Kogswell Cycles
Post Office Box 683
Shakopee, MN, USA 55379

A frequent commenter here at 650b.com is Mike Varley of Black Mountain Cycles. Before Black Mountain Cycles the bike shop, Mike was a bike designer with clients in the US and Europe.  From this Black Mountain Cycles frames were born.  All of his frames go across the spectrum of niches and pockets in the cycling […]

I won’t lie.  This is the frame I am holding out on for my designated 650b wheeled bike.  Rivendell, Steel, Touring.  All up my alley.
Rivendell Bicycle Works prides itself on designing and selling only lugged steel bicycles, and the rideable art from the 16-year-old California company is meant to be ridden in all ways possible. […]