While spring has sprung in Charlotte, NC this means lots of wet trails. Wet trails and an injury meant no riding for a few weeks in March and April. Everything is healed now and trails are drying up. I’ve finally ridden these tires a good 75-100 miles in various conditions, on multiple […]

There are some very strong rumors (and confirmations) floating around the Sea Otter arena for 650b.
Rubber: It seems that WTB might be trying their hand in 650b. The tread of source is the new Wolverine in a 2.2. This tire seems to be an awesome set up of XC but enough dig […]

A rumor was heard on the world wide web from a solid source. Siren will be producing a 650b and mixed wheelsize full suspension.
Utilizing the same technology as their Song model this race bike will have 3-4″of travel. “The concept is lightweight, highly reliable, low maintenance, no-squeak trail machine.” I look forward to hearing […]

The folks behind the scenes here at sixfiftyB have been working hard at this 650b site. Recently it became 650b.com and we launched a database for your 650b mountain bike needs.
Several folks have contacted us wanting more.
Do you think there is a need to open our focus? Not just the new 650b mountain […]

A month ago I confirmed that Kenda is getting in the market of 650b tires. After the recent Taipei show the news went blogger or rather every blog and forum about 650b has posted the news.  The news is old but the comments coming from Kenda are not.
Availability: Mid summer for availability
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Finally last week the Chargers were able to be mounted up with the Pacenti Neo Moto tires on the new Salsa Ala Carte. 3 laps later at my local 6 mile loop I had gotten everything I had come to see for the day.

The rims were awesome. They took every licking I […]