Show us your 650b (27.5)

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  1. RSMBiker

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    I want this bike. Very nice!
     
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    Really thinking about getting the new Foes Shaver XC 275, They won't come out till late November and couldn't get one till after Christmas.
     
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    Pretty bikes. They look like fun.

    In about a year, this thread will just be called, "Show us your bikes" and there will need to be a separate thread called "Remembering 26ers." Mind you, I am not a proponent of eliminating 26ers, but it looks like the industry has decided for us.

    I will cling to my 2013 relic with its 2012 straight steertube fork, 20mm front axle, 26" wheels and aluminum frame. It makes me smile - a lot.
     
    herzalot, Oct 18, 2013
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    Formu1fan Slow Down, Slower Up

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    I thought i was going to go 650b with my next bike, but it looks like I will join you. Everything the same except the steertube, I'm taking a step into the future with a taper.
     
    Formu1fan, Oct 18, 2013
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    Bronson with a few tweaks, most notable being the -1.5° Works Angleset. Great bike, but the 160 Pike on that Kona Process gets me excited..

    20131012_101911_4 (1).jpg
     
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    The Pike is amazing...
     
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    Do I sense another Knolly joining the trails?
     
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    Nice bike and great action shot! Stairsteps?
     
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  10. turbomk3

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    Santiago Oaks. I'm not brave enough to fly off the rock drop on Stairsteps.
     
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    kona. rear tire is a tight squeeze with kendas, maxxis...but pacenti's work well
     

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    Does your rear tire hit the seat?
     
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    No, its only 7" of rear travel (if its really that) the added inch or so to the diameter of the wheels makes a difference on a ride but seriously 27.5 isn't such a big radical change than the 26 to the 29. I do notice the bike pedals nicer, I feel I'm getting somewhere faster than if I was riding it with 26" tires. Also the turning radius is much easier on tight switchbacks than with a 29er. But to each his/her own.
     
    chubacabra, Oct 22, 2013
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  14. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    This is the bike of all bikes. Only 23.5 with alloy wheels r/s dropper post xo1 group 27.5 is the bomb!

    GIANT Anthem Advanced 27.5
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    Untitled by Fullerton Bikes, on Flickr
     
    Fullerton Mike, Oct 24, 2013
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    2014 Santa Cruz Bronson 27.5....


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    Nice ride Congrats Enrique !

    Now I know why the Heckler was in the classifieds.
     
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    Thanks!!!!! Now trying to sell the Heckler, any buyers????
     
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    Bike Co. Ibis HDR 650b, great bike! image.jpg
     
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    Some nice bikes in this thread. Here is my 27.5 Banshee Rune. I will probably be switching frames soon. The Rune is a super adjustable sick bike but I simply like trying new stuff. My choices are the between the Norco Range carbon and Knolly Warden. Thoughts? [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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  20. herzalot

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    That Westridge photo looks like a video game including the freakishly fit human subject.

    I am partial to Knolly, but I can't see how it would be much different from your Rune.
     
    herzalot, Nov 14, 2013
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