Russ Roth

Due to an annoying chain of events I find myself in need of a new set of 650c track wheels, but with the exception of Dolan, I'm not finding a single source for this size wheelset. Worst case I'll go with the Dolan but I'd like to spend less than 325.00 for a basic set of wheels. Switching to 650b isn't really an option, there isn't room in the frame for taller wheels, nor is a better size bike as option as this is for a kid who isn't big enough to move onto the 47cm 700c bike that's waiting in the wings. Any thoughts?

TejanoTrackie 

You might want to contact Wabi to see if they will sell you a 650c wheelset. They sell a 650c version of the Wabi Classic, but do not currently sell the wheels by themselves.

Henry III

Why not pick up a set of hub and 650c hoops and build ypur own? Would probably be cheaper. 650c is such
a dead size as finding decent tires is pretty nonexistent. I built a road frame in my framebuilding course and the instructor convinced me to use 650c wheels. If I could go back in time I'd use 650b, 559 or just 700c. A 26er wheel isn't that far from a 650c wheel and Panaracer makes the Pasela and another model in a skinnier 26" size.

Russ Roth

Looks like with shipping they'd be slightly more than the Dolan and not as nice looking, great heads up though, thank you.

Looks like I'm going the build my own route, all the parts are on the way but will take some time. Unfortunately when the difference between the crank arm clipping the track surface at slow speeds and clearing it so the kid can get up to speed is only 5mm, dropping from a 571mm diameter to a 559mm diameter isn't the safe way to go and while I'd love to go 650b it won't clear the frame or fork. You don't realize just how close a 45* banking can create ground clearance issues but I had to change my youngest's bike from toe clips and straps to SPD because he couldn't clear the banking when trying to get on. Do wish there were better quality parts available in the size though.