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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:
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> > 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? ;-)

bfd
01-03-1970, 06:51 AM
On Jul 8, 8:00 pm, Ozark Bicycle
<bicycleatel...@ozarkbicycleservice.com> wrote:
> 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? ;-)- Hide quoted text -
>
Hey Richard,
Mellow out dude. No, I'm not going to convert my calfee to 650B. I've
stated before, I am perfectly happy with my Avocet Fasgrip 700x25
tires pumped up to about 90psi. The bike is very comfortable without
any perceived loss of performance. Of course, we all know that carbon
has nothing to do with making a bike comfy, so I giving the tires the
credit!

However, 650B might be the way to go for those who want to convert
their old bikes to use with wider tires.

Further, if those 8-9 INFLUENTIAL companies adopt the 27.5/650B/
Johncougarmellancampyoungsmithcallitwhatyowant tires, then it will be
BIG!