Can I convert my bike to 650B?

Remember, converting a suitable bike to 650B is a no-risk proposition because you’re not making any permanent modifications to the bike. If you try the conversion and decide that you’re not happy with the bike afterwards, you can simply put it back to 700C. And then you can try the wheels and brakes on another bike.

Can I put 650B wheels on a 700C bike?

Fortunately, on frames designed for it, riders can easily swap between 650b and 700c wheels as riding goals and conditions change.

Can I fit 650B?

You can run a normal 700c up to 38mm – but if you pop on a 650b wheel with a 2.1in tyre, the diameter is pretty similar so you’re not losing anything in terms of your ability to roll over rocks, but you’re essentially just turning a bigger percentage of that diameter into air cushion.

Can you convert 26 to 650B?

A number of 26-inch forks can fit a 650b wheel, though you’ll need to add rubber bumpers to prevent your fork kissing your front tire, and you may need to limit the rear suspension in a similar fashion.

What kind of bike is the Rivendell Atlantis?

The Rivendell Atlantis is what we’ve always called an All-Rounder. An Atlantis is as happy on the road as it is on fire trails, unloaded or heavily loaded. It’s not for roadie weight cred or upside-down downhill MTB tricks, but for folks who ride their bikes often and everywhere, generally carrying more than just a water bottle.

How big are the wheels on a Rivendell Bicycle?

Actual WHEEL diameters, which includes tires, vary from about 24-inches for a skinny 26-inches, to 29-inches for a 700C x 50mm. And then, for the love of god, there are the PHAT tires that inflate things even more. They’re not part of this right now.

Can a 26 inch bike have 650b wheels?

True, you can get dinky bikes with 700c wheels, and monster bikes with 26-inchers, but those are mismatches born of either ignorance or convenience. Small adult bikes are good with 26-inch or 650B wheels; mediums should have 650B or (if it’s a big medium) 700C, and larges should have 700C. Visually and practically.

What makes the Atlantis a better touring bike?

Geometry, Tires that fit, Ride, Handlebar recommendations… The Atlantis wheelbase is about three to four percent longer. In theory, the Atlantis will feel smoother, less reactive. In practice, any difference you might feel in a side-by-side test is far more likely to come from the bar, stem, and wheels.