650b wheels on 26" hardtail...?

[nembacil]

very little info on the interweb regarding this....

'some' 26" hardtails will fit 650b (27.5") wheels...which ones?. I know I could ask Dean and they would likely advise against it because of what my Colonel frame was 'designed for'.

Moreover, some forks work with this wheel size...which ones?

I know 650b and me were made for each other...just can't find the resources. Any ideas?

Any insight would be appreciated

[bcarm]

I've seen web postings on the Surly 1x1 fitting 650B wheels/tires. Do a google search on Surly 1x1 650b. Universal Cycles has the 1x1 frame for 277 right now.

[kmdmac]

http://forums.mtbr.com/forumdisplay.php?f=135

many ideas....

kmd

[leebo]

Take some careful measurements if you have a front sus. fork. You don't want to bottom out the fork arch on the top of the tire. Might lead to a rapid forward dismount.

[nembacil]

kmd...thanks for the link.
yes careful measurements a must. Will update with my findings.

thanks

[Cracked Headtube]

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