cmontgomery wrote:
>My Bates was originally speced for 26" wheels (is Brit 26" the same as today's?)and either Resilion cantis or real long reach Siebers. I don't have brakes with that kind of reach so am contemplating 650B's, which would make it possible to use either my Coureurs, Universals, or Mafacs. My Sturmey TF is a 40 holer. Anyone out there have a 40 hole 650B? I'd gladly take this oddball off your hands real cheap. Otherwise, it's 700c.
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>Craig "a shot in the dark" Montgomery in Tucson
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Craig,
There are many variations on the nominal 26" theme.
See http://sheldonbrown.com/
As you can see tires are available
Aluminum 40 hole rims for the 26 x 1 3/8"
http://sheldonbrown.com/
The 650b seems to be having a revival with a variety of tires available
from Rivendell, your typical French touring bike suppliers and
http://sheldonbrown.com/
Confusing isn't it?
HTH
Marcus Coles
London, ON, Canada