A quick memory refresher on the Haro brand and 650b. Haro has been very behind the 650b movement since around last Interbike. Jill was able to fit 650b’s on one of Haro’s full suspensions and since has been a big fan. They even had converted bikes at the Dirt Demo for Interbike. […]

A couple weeks ago I posted about the demo wheels I received in the mail. The 1×1 has been through some changes since that post and been ridden a good amount.
Originally I was running a Marzocchi Bomber that the 650b front wheel fit in. After a good ride on it I realized […]

There are many decisions that need to be made for my upcoming custom 650b project. I have researched, asked builders tons of questions and been looking at various geometry specs. In the end I need to ride a 650b wheel bike often. Which is very hard as I can’t go demo one […]

Hayes Bicycle Group’s blog has posted up compatibility of their various forks with the Panaracer 650b x 2.3 tire.
(Photos and info were borrowed from the above blog.)
Manitou Minute (non-29er):
Clearance to casting = 3.41 mm
Clearance to crown = 1.06 mm

Manitou Minute 29er:
Clearance to casting = 6.50 mm
Clearance to crown = 16.89 mm

Manitou R7:
Clearance to casting […]

Originally posted by Guitar Ted at TwentyNineInches.com
Fox Racing Shox has issued a warning to those using or considering using their suspension forks for anything other than the 26 inch wheels they were designed for. (This does not include the F-29, obviously) Here is an excerpt from the story as posted on Bicycle Retailer and Industry […]