- 650B Front and Rear Wheels
- 3/2.5 Seamless Aerospace Titanium with X-Rayed Welds
- Machined box section head tube gusset
- S-bend chainstays and seat stays for extra tire clearance
Choice of threaded bottom bracket or EBB
Choice of derailleur hanger or single speed dropout
27.2 seatpost size and 1 1/4" front derailleur size
Submitted by
Kimster
a Cross Country Rider
from Port macquarie, Australia Date Reviewed: June 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bago
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Gordon Street Cycles
Strengths:
Build quality is awesome and looks fantastic, custom sizing at no extra cost and, 650 B wheels, titanium frame that swallows up the chatter. Carves the corners real well.
Weaknesses:
none really. Had a bit of trouble with the seat post slipping for a while. Needs a Killer B decal on the top tube though.
Similar Products Used:
I am new to bigger wheels but the Cannondale Cadd 3 hardtail I've had for the last 10 years would be the closest.
Bike Setup:
lefty SL fork with Stan’s ZTR 355 rims, DT Swiss hubs and Quasi moto tyres, XO, formula brakes, Truvative stylo cranks etc
Bottom Line:
I really wanted to try 650B wheels after reading good things about them on www.650bpalace.com and the mtbr forums. I am only 5’7” and felt 29er wheels would be too big for me anyway. I was looking to upgrade my hardtail as it was only getting used for touring, and I felt 650B wheels would be good for touring as well as doing a bit of XC racing and trail riding. I love the way the bigger wheels roll over bumps and rocks. They hook up brilliantly in the corners, and in the climbs. Climbs like a demon on steroids. I haven't had this much fun on a hardtail for such a long time. It's a great frame that doesn't knock you about as much as most aluminium hardtails do. I highly recommend it. I have an Ibis Mojo as well and am considering putting 650B wheels on it too.
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