Hub recommendations? SunXCD vs. Grand Bois vs. Velo …

Yes, those are nice. Also if 50g doesnt matter much 105 or Ultegra is 99% as good (and good looking). The main difference being a titanium freehub body (that does notch more than steel) and slightly better bearing races and finish. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "650b" group.

650 or 700cc wheels for road/gravel

Ive gone from switching between 650b x2.0 for offroad and 700x32c for road (commuting only) and now just use 700x40c nanos. Roll over is better, comfort better and grip the same apart from proper mud.

Choosing 650b Vs 700c wheels for gravel and adventure

I ran the 650b wheels as low as 20 psi with the Panaracer GravelKing SKs. The initial squishiness seems weird on the tarmac but it's plush and lovely on shifty surfaces. It improves the ride quality, protects you better from bumps and whacks, and gives you a bigger contact patch with which you can send it. The small diameter wheel/tyre combo.

Mountain bike wheel sizes

 · Eager to repeat the new bike sales surge created by 29er wheels, fast-reacting companies jumped on the new 650b size.The new bikes looked better, handled better….

650B Wheels

Small adult bikes are good with 26-inch or 650B wheels; mediums should have 650B or (if it's a big medium) 700C, and larges should have 700C. Visually and practically. The bigger the wheel diameter, the better it rolls over bumps, but you should never let bump-rolling trump a good frame design, and you can't fit too-bigga wheel into a smallish.

Wheel Comparison: 650B vs 700c

 · Thanks for great article. Instead of 3/4″ smaller diameter for 650b vs 700c, it is more like 1.18 inches, if you measured with a non-metric tape. You may have made a typo in your conversion from inches to cm. That is better news for those like me who are looking at 650b to increase standover height.

What is 650b? An explainer on 27.5in wheels for gravel and

 · 650b or 27.5in wheels offer most of the quick acceleration and nimble feel of 26in mountain bike wheels, but with a nod towards the smoother feel, extra stability and ….

700c or 650B? The Wheel Truth

And some not so standard, like 700c vs 650B. If you don't even know what that means, here's a quick rundown. For a long time, the standard wheel size for road bikes was 700c and 26 inch for mountain bikes. Then in the early 's mountain bike manufacturers introduced a larger 29 inch wheel touting its ability to reach a higher top end speed.

Zenith CH 601 / 650B Opinions

 · The 650 arrangement is better, simpler. Both should have an auxiliary safety device (like a strap) to insure it doesn't open in flight. Wing tips in the 650 are one big piece of fiberglass. The 601 is a small fiberglass nose piece and a larger flat piece of aluminum. There is no doubt the 650 is superior, all else being equal.

The Differences Between 650c and 700c Bike Rims

Deciding on a wheel size shouldn't be confusing. Most road bikes have 700c wheels, while the smaller 650c wheels are more common on mountain bikes. Smaller-frame road bikes are often equipped with 650c wheels, but some manufacturers sell small-framed bikes with the larger wheels.

mountain bike

The 650's are supposed to more responsive than the 29er and roll better than the 26". Additionally my wife rides a 650B, so we would be able to reduce pare tubes and tires. Bike has disc brakes so that is not a problem. Apart from lower BB, hence increased risk of pedal strike, if I were to put 650's on my bike, what disadvantages would I have.

Gravel bike 650b vs MTB 27.5 wheelset : cycling

Gravel bike 650b vs MTB 27.5 wheelset. Close. Vote. Posted by 3 minutes ago. Gravel bike 650b vs MTB 27.5 wheelset. What is the difference between 650b wheels for gravel bike and 27.5 wheels for MTB ? I wanna buy used 650b wheels for my specialized diverge and MTB wheels seems to be cheaper. 0 comments. share. save.

Zenith CH 601 / 650B Opinions

 · The 650 arrangement is better, simpler. Both should have an auxiliary safety device (like a strap) to insure it doesn't open in flight. Wing tips in the 650 are one big piece of fiberglass. The 601 is a small fiberglass nose piece and a larger flat piece of aluminum. There is no doubt the 650 is superior, all else being equal.

DGX

DGX-650B, DGX-650, DGX650WH: What is the Difference? Back to the List. Last Update: 12/10/ . DGX650,DGX650B AND DGX650WH: What is the Difference? There are no differences except color. There are only two models diferentiated by color but functionally the same.. The DGX-650B is sometimes listed as the DGX-650, the color is black.

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 · 650-What? A New Hope? All of the above notwithstanding, a funny thing has happened. There has been a recent reintroduction of 650b to cycling. More specifically, 650b wheels are showing up on mountain bikes, gravel bikes, and road plus bikes (road's semi-off-road cousin). Don't ask me why 650b is considered okay while 650c is not.

Yamaha DGX 650B Review : Our Overview of Pros, Cons

Here is a video that gives you a better look at what you are going to get. This bundle is a bit different, with a pedal unit. But, it gives you a closer view of the DGX-650B and some of the accessories you can get in a bundle package.

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 · The Argument for 650B . The people behind the 650B movement claim that with 650B tires you get all of the same advantages of the 29" movement (lower rolling resistance, better traction, smoother ride, etc.) with less of the disadvantages (geometry limitations, toe clearance issues, higher center of gravity, suspension travel limitations).

650b vs 700c: which is more comfortable? Part 1

 · On a fast gravel route, the 700c tire was still 3,3% better at the back and exactly as much comfortable as 650b at the front (no difference there). Now it is time to go even wider with 650b! For now, it seems that a supple 700c tire is better than a 650b one. At least better than a ….

650b or 700c, which is better for your gravel bike

 · Now if we look at 650b as the name suggests, it measures 650 millimetres from the outside to the outside, including a tire. But just as with 700c, the true measurement is ….

The 650B Test: At The Finish

So here is a question that I think needs to be addressed. I get the whole 650B vs. 700 thing and think it makes a lot of sense when you are talking big variations in tire size..For example a 700c/23 vs.a 650/45 should yield about the same pedal clearance. More challenging is a case like mine.

650b Vs 700c Bicycle Wheels: Pros and Cons

 · 650b Vs 700c Wheels. Both 650b and 700c are great wheel size choices for gravel bikes, mountain bikes, and touring bikes. In this section, I list all of the pros and cons of each wheel size to help you make an informed decision. We'll compare traction, strength, comfort, maneuverability, frame geometry, and much more. 650b Wheels Pros.

650B vs. 700C on gravel

 · Not quite. 650B + 2" is about 684mm diameter; a 700 with the same diameter would have 30mm tyres. A possible advantage for the manufacturers is the geometry is the same, wheelbase, chainstay length, toe overlap etc, and the silhouette remains the same as a road bike.

Should you run 700c or 650b wheels for gravel riding

 · Both 650b and 700c wheels have some intriguing properties that make them the go-to choices of gravel and adventure enthusiasts. The choice on which suits you and your riding better ….

26 vs 650b vs 29 wheels

Either 650b is clearly better and as soon as you try it you'd never want to go back, or something else is going on. Anyway, good luck trying to make your mind up. I fear that you won't get.

650b vs 700c

 · 650b vs 700c. Een speciaal forum over wielen, naven, banden en aanverwante artikelen. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. Drossie2 Forum-lid Posts: 301 Joined: Fri May 19, 9:22 pm. Drossie2 Tue May 14, 4:39 pm. Momenteel heb ik op mijn Kona Rove NRB DL , de standaard wielen: WTB Asym i23 TCS 650b met de standaard banden Wtb horizon 47c.