While lurking around the site, I've seen so much arguing over wheel size. While, for me, the jump to 29" was wonderful, I am open to the idea that different people like different sizes and different geometries and trail types can influence your decision and preferences. There's room for all of it in our sport and those who want to argue are doing nobody any favors. I am convinced there is no wheel size that works for everyone in all conditions.
With that said, I've seen people say that the 650b is stupid because they could just as easily run a fat 26" tire and it would be almost the same. Well, here are some pictures that show the differences.
Here are the 26 x 2.35" Schwalbe Hans Dampf on Stan's Crest, 27.5 x 2.1" Pacenti Neo-moto on Stan's Flow, and 29 x 2.25" Schwalbe Rocket Ron on Bontrager Mustang.
Up against a concrete wall
So, then I started thinking that I should compare the 26 x 2.3" to the old 26 x 2.1" Panaracer Fire
Wow, that is quite a difference.
more to come.....
With that said, I've seen people say that the 650b is stupid because they could just as easily run a fat 26" tire and it would be almost the same. Well, here are some pictures that show the differences.
Here are the 26 x 2.35" Schwalbe Hans Dampf on Stan's Crest, 27.5 x 2.1" Pacenti Neo-moto on Stan's Flow, and 29 x 2.25" Schwalbe Rocket Ron on Bontrager Mustang.

Up against a concrete wall



So, then I started thinking that I should compare the 26 x 2.3" to the old 26 x 2.1" Panaracer Fire
Wow, that is quite a difference.

more to come.....