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Originally Posted by NormanF
Through QBP or you can have your LBS source your brakes to make a 650B conversion possible.
I am actually a mobile LBS with several distributors selling tektro, cane creek, velo orange, etc; I was hoping you might have specific model numbers of dual pivot calipers with a +75mm reach. The 650b conversions I have done in the past were all based off 700c bikes, but 27" bikes present more of a challenge as their brake reach is even greater.

Many road bikes in 700C won't take wider tires and they don't even have room to install good fenders.

All that changes when you go to 650B.
Quite true. This is why I encourage as many people as I can to go this route. Plus, the more people who do, the more products will be made to accommodate it. Just look at how many new 650b options there are these days in both rims and tires. I am excited to try out Pari-Motos for myself soon.
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