Ozark Bicycle
12-31-1969, 08:00 PM
On Jul 7, 11:44 am, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> On Jul 7, 11:42 am, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > The 650B movement is moving! According to Reknown Framebuilder Kirk
> > Pacenti, there is an interest by *8 or 9 BIG mfrs* to fill in the 26"
> > and 29er size tires with the new 27.5 inch size (that's reads: 650B to
> > many). Check it out:
>
> > "I received 12 pairs of sample tires from
> > Panaracer last week. Many of these tires are
> > already in the hands of some very influential
> > companies, who are interested in pursuing this
> > wheel size to compliment the existing 26 and
> > 29 inch standards. There may be as many as 8-9
> > companies showing 27.5" wheeled MTB's at
> > Interbike this year.
>
> > As for a ride report, look for one in Dirt Rag
> > in August or September. They have been testing
> > my NAHBS show bike and will issue a full
> > report soon.
>
> > I will be doing several press-releases between
> > now and Interbike, as well as "show dailies"
> > during the event to promote the tires,
> > builders using them and the booths in which
> > the bikes are displayed. You all will be
> > hearing much more about this wheel size soon.
>
> > Any builders interested in the tire specs and
> > drawing please contact me off-list. I will be
> > happy to answer any questions you might have
> > about tires, rims, forks and other components.
>
> > Best regards,
>
> > Kirk Pacenti"
>
> > You see that?! "MANY OF THESE TIRES ARE ALREADY IN THE HANDS OF SOME
> > VERY INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES!!!!" Further, he states "THERE MAY BE AS
> > MANY AS 8-9 COMPANIES SHOWING 27.5" MTBs AT INTERBIKE THIS YEAR!!!"
>
> > 650B or its new name 27.5" is the new thing, are you in? If not, you
> > better get with it!!!!!
>
> So, when are you gonna convert your Calfee to 650B?-
No answer, Mr. Fong? Shall we conclude that there is a degree of
hypocrisy in your "enthusiasm" for 650B? ;-)
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> On Jul 7, 11:42 am, bfd <bfd...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > The 650B movement is moving! According to Reknown Framebuilder Kirk
> > Pacenti, there is an interest by *8 or 9 BIG mfrs* to fill in the 26"
> > and 29er size tires with the new 27.5 inch size (that's reads: 650B to
> > many). Check it out:
>
> > "I received 12 pairs of sample tires from
> > Panaracer last week. Many of these tires are
> > already in the hands of some very influential
> > companies, who are interested in pursuing this
> > wheel size to compliment the existing 26 and
> > 29 inch standards. There may be as many as 8-9
> > companies showing 27.5" wheeled MTB's at
> > Interbike this year.
>
> > As for a ride report, look for one in Dirt Rag
> > in August or September. They have been testing
> > my NAHBS show bike and will issue a full
> > report soon.
>
> > I will be doing several press-releases between
> > now and Interbike, as well as "show dailies"
> > during the event to promote the tires,
> > builders using them and the booths in which
> > the bikes are displayed. You all will be
> > hearing much more about this wheel size soon.
>
> > Any builders interested in the tire specs and
> > drawing please contact me off-list. I will be
> > happy to answer any questions you might have
> > about tires, rims, forks and other components.
>
> > Best regards,
>
> > Kirk Pacenti"
>
> > You see that?! "MANY OF THESE TIRES ARE ALREADY IN THE HANDS OF SOME
> > VERY INFLUENTIAL COMPANIES!!!!" Further, he states "THERE MAY BE AS
> > MANY AS 8-9 COMPANIES SHOWING 27.5" MTBs AT INTERBIKE THIS YEAR!!!"
>
> > 650B or its new name 27.5" is the new thing, are you in? If not, you
> > better get with it!!!!!
>
> So, when are you gonna convert your Calfee to 650B?-
No answer, Mr. Fong? Shall we conclude that there is a degree of
hypocrisy in your "enthusiasm" for 650B? ;-)