Not to be confused with the time-trial and women's-specific 650C wheel, the 650B wheel is all about comfort, versatility, and speed over varied terrain. The key to this is all in the tires. A 650B rim with a 38mm tire inflated to 45psi can deliver an astonishingly comfortable ride over rough roads and loose surface materials. And yet, it is surprisingly fast as compared to a similar 700C configuration. This 650x38B setup is about the same diameter as a 700C wheel with a 19mm tire, so although there's a large tire on the 650B rim, the extra weight is located closer to the axle where it is easier to spin-up. And the 650x38B setup rolls better over uneven surfaces than a smaller 26inch road bike setup. The 650B is a nearly perfect, mid-sized wheel option. |
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The Soiled Chamois
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Welcome to Tales From The Soiled Chamois. This is going to be an online journal taking you through my season of training for and racing marathon, 6, 12, and 24 hour solo endurance races all while working a full time job, being married with a two year old son. I'm no pro, even though I do occasionally race against them. I'm just out there having fun pushing myself. You might find it entertaining, pick up some tips or just think I'm a damn fool. Whichever it is, I hope you all enjoy. What's with title you ask? Believe me if you spend up to 24 hours in bike shorts that chamois has some things to tell.
Many of you may have already seen my full blog "The Soiled Chamois". That blog will still be there, so check it out for some links to other cool blogging cyclists and more nonsense about cycling, music, food, beer and life in the chamois. As that blog title indicates the writing there is a tad more sophomoric or I should say moronic, so you've been warned. All in good fun though.
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Adam Craig Journal
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 Welcome to Adam's Journal. Adam is a fellow Mainer, one of the World's best mountain bikers, and all around great guy. Adam began racing in the Maine Mountain Bike Association races as a junior. After a breakthrough race at the Mount Snow NORBA National in 1998 Adam's talent and potential where recognized and his career was underway. Today Adam is one of the top XC Mountain Bikers in the world and finished last year ranked 7th in the World Cup Standings. On top of being an elite cyclist Adam is a very talented writer. In his journals, Adam shares a behind the scenes look at International race action and travel. Keep checking back.
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Commuter Files
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Howdo. My name is Zach Magoon and I have been commuting year-round by bike for the last 7 years in both Boston, MA and Portland, ME. Because each day brings new challenges, whether it be changing weather conditions, crappy drivers, sore muscles or mechanicals, I think my ramblings will be, at the very least, moderately amusing.
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Racin' Rick
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Greetings and salutations. My name is Rick Nelson (no, not that one damnit) and I am a rider for Team Bikeman.com. You can check out my profile in the team rider section. Recently, it has come to Al’s (our team manager) attention that I maintain a couple of blogs on the World Wide Waste (of time). One of which, titled “Racin Rick” covers my trials and tribulations as a mountain bike racer, commuter, new father etc. In truth, its just a way for me to kill time at work and to see pictures of myself on the web. My other blog “DAMNelsons” covers more of the family aspect of my life and gives me yet another place to post pictures of myself. Oh, and sometimes I’ll post a pic of Marcy and Brynna too. So here are some excerpts from all my blogging, hope you enjoy.
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