650b Conversion of a Panasonic TE2
01-11-13, 08:03 AM
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650b Conversion of a Panasonic TE2
It must be the boredom of winter. I have this old Panasonic Team Europe II that I think would be cool with 650b tires. Any successful 650b conversion stories out there?
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I was thinking the same thing a few days/weeks ago. I want to do something weird with a IGH that has a FW or cassette on it and was thinking a 650b might be interesting.
Not to hijack your thread.... but what is the real difference between 650c (like small road and Tri wheels) and 650b? is there a diameter difference or does the 'B' just take a bigger tire?
Not to hijack your thread.... but what is the real difference between 650c (like small road and Tri wheels) and 650b? is there a diameter difference or does the 'B' just take a bigger tire?
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650A=EA-3="English 26"=26x1-3/8=BSD 590
650B= 26x1-1/2"="Demiballon"=BSD 584
650C= 26x1-3/4"=BSD 571
Convert the inches to metric, add up the numbers, and they are all 650mm-ish in diameter.
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It's not uncommon; FWIW, I plan on building up my new 'trailer park rescue' Panasonic as a 650b commuter. The geometry is kinda perfect for it: it's a 26" lugged frame w/ 47cm chainstays & fully 60mm worth of BB drop. Btw, here's my 650b conversion Trek 820:
107cm wheelbase & rides like a Cadillac.
Still, the Team Europe is a pretty nice straight-up sport bike; just out of curiosity, what promts you to try it with 650b wheels?
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