Although their top seller is a 29” wheel single speed mountain bike, Vicious is investing in the resurgent 650B wheel standard, made popular by the retrodriven interest in old-style city bikes.“We’re hearing about a lot of interest in this wheel size, and for us it’s exciting to have something in between a 26” and a 29” wheel. It has the acceleration of a smaller wheel, and the smooth rolling of a larger wheel. Also, it gives us a lot more versatility in getting the fit just right,” explained Patrick Giltiam, a machinist for Vicious Cycles.
The 650B standard is popular as well with randonneuring riders and touring cyclists, said Giltiam.
Paul Skilbeck
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I'ts amazing all the different wheel size options for riding off road these days. I've not seen a 650B off road wheel, but might have to check it out. By chance, is it compatible with either 26" or 29" brake posts?
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Genghis, come check out my BLOG, 650bpalace.com. A site dedicated to 650B and all its news! The 26" post can reach 650B rims with the use of a v-brake with more than normal adjustment, like the FMF Powermoto brake kit. Or the Paul Moto-Lite.
Cracked--thanks for the direction! I'll have to read up on it!
Peace!
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