On Sun, 2010-08-15 at 06:47 -0700, MichaelH wrote: > I think this is right. I don't think Grant has "retreated" from 650B > for larger sizes. He has always argued in favor of wider road tires, > 28-35 mm, and that it is easier to achieve that on small frames with a > 584 rim diameter because the 622 size forces unwanted compromises on > the frame design. This isn't true in larger sizes, as shown by the > AHH, my Ebisu and SOMA dbl. cross.
So how is this not a "retreat from 650B in larger sizes"? The Sam is available in 650b only in 52 cm and below. If you want to use a 38 or a 42 mm tire (yes, it's fine that some never feel the need for a tire that wide, but there are those of us who do want them) what do you have in 700C that is even remotely comparable to a Hetre or a Pari Moto? I believe the answer to that question is a resounding "nothing". -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
