Are WTB good rims?

WTB rims have taken me more than 3,000 miles on three attempts on the Tour Divide race without a hitch. This race is tough and rugged, and wheels endure both rider and gear weight. These rims have to be proven stout, lightweight, and I’ve never had to deal with defects or excessive retruing.

Will 700c wheels fit 650b frame?

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

Are 650b wheels the same as 26?

Using narrow 650B tyres has less of an effect on frame geometry than a narrow 26 inch. The outer diameter of a 26×2.00, a 650×42 and a 700×23 tyre is about the same. In this case, a 650×32 tyre would match your frame geometry much better. The ability to have a ‘light’ wheel set and ‘touring’ wheel set.

Where are WTB wheels made?

China
WTB currently has many of its high-end tires made in China, as well as some saddles, grips and rims, all of which would be subject to a 25 percent tariff under a proposal being considered by the U.S. Trade Representative.

What is WTB?

What is WTB? On eBay, eBay alternatives, and classified ad Web sites, WTB is an abbreviation used to mean wanted to buy. This abbreviation would be used by a person who is looking to buy a particular item.

Do tubeless ready rims need tape?

Tubeless (no tubes) reliability? Tubeless rims are more reliable than tubeless-ready rims because they do not require any tape. Riders who swap tires on and off regularly will appreciate not having to worry about re-taping. You get a nice tight seal, and the only hole that you need to worry about is the valve hole.

Is 27.5 and 650B the same?

First things first, the terms 650b and 27.5in are interchangeable – we’re talking about the same thing here. A 650b wheel is one that’s about 27.5 inches in diameter, when measured from tyre edge to tyre edge.

Can you use 650B wheels on a 29er?

Yes The drop will reduce chainring clearance when doing log overs as well. One thing you may want to consider is getting wider 650b rims and going for 650b+ (aka 27.5+) tires as they will fit a lot of existing 29ers and will not alter your geometry significantly. Anything from a 650×2.

Will a 27.5 tire fit a 650b rim?

What does the B in 650b mean?

650b, 700c etc are all old french metric tyre size designations. The “650” denotes approximate outside diameter of an inflated tyre, the b or c refers to width. Originally the French system had tyre widths from a through to e with a being the narrowest.

Are WTB rims Hookless?

So whether you want a nice light rim that is almost as light as some carbon models or some truly burly rims to withstand some gravity riding or bike-packing trips, WTB has you covered. With an updated hook bead, you have a much more secure tire, something most hookless rims do not offer.