where to buy 650b/ 27.5

[anthemic]

HI guys, not looking to open a huge debate on wheel size options here. Have 2 26'er bikes already and pending family expansion ruling out purchasing a new 29er......at least for a while but dont tell the wife.

 

I am however very interested in converting my hardtail to 650b, have checked sizing etc and it'll work but for the life of me I cannot find where to buy the bleeding things except via USA.

 

Ideally looking to purchase from EU based options as I am in EU at the moment, but would happilly buy from home if there were a few decent options.

 

I am aware of the pitfalls of converting to odd sizes ie getting replacements etc, but will always have a spare bike if have to wait a while, and keen to see what the hype is about for myself.

 

(ps this is a new account as my previous one, username Garykid, was created with an email I no longer have access to and for the life of me I cant remember the password, I am not a one post wonder. If anyone in Admin can advise how to retrieve access to usual account without previous email I would appreciate it)

 

Thanks

 

Gary

[DIRT EATER KZN]

psssst Andre at http://www.rushsportscycling.com/ they have the things you seeking

[rattlesnake]

psssst Andre at http://www.rushsportscycling.com/ they have the things you seeking

 

They dont - i already tried.

Tried Two Wheels trading, Rush sports, Buy Cycle, CWC, Nobody has at the moment.

American classic and TWT (Stans) brought some in a while ago but nothing left in stock in SA.

You can contact Stans directly, but its a 2-3 week build period plus shipping time and its $$$

[anthemic]

yep thats the problem I am having. Thanks for the replies, will keep hunting.

 

Regards

 

Gary

[Buchu]

Francois at Manic Cycles in Worcester has got a set of American Classic 650b for R5500.

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[Motard660]

Is there a way to measure my 26er to establish if the 650b / 27.5 rim with tyre would fit?

[Thug]

Seeing that you're already in Ireland, what about CRC?

 

There must be specialist shops in England that cater for 650b.

[kosmonooit]

Stans lists the for sale on their web site ie Crest

 

You can order direct but shipping charges got a bit hectic last time I looked.