Bontrager Privateer Comp 1998, Now Single Speed!

[bonty98]

That looks really extreme :shock:
I´ve never seen such a large tire.
This site really is awesome, as are its contributors.

Would a 650B function with my stock judy xc do you think?

Jan

 

[Octsoc]

Those snow tires are fun. gil_m here has a thread on his full snow bike.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ht=pugsley

Not sure if the 650B tire will fit on a Judy XC...I don't have a front wheel. My 26" bike has been converted to fat front/650 rear only. But I do have a Judy XC fork. I will check for you when I get around to build the front wheel.

 

[bonty98]

This is so cool!
To have 650B, maybe even I can be made into going rigid
Jan

 

[bonty98]

Been out with the bike.
Sorry to say there is still some snow around :?

Have a great weekend
Jan

 

[Octsoc]

Perfect bike and place for a fat front/650B tail snow bike!!

 

[bonty98]

Jan

 

[bonty98]

Actually, how does a 650B ride?
Seeing the frame is the same, is it slower in handling?
How does it take trails?
I´m really starting to be interested in it
Jan

 

[Sithlord]

Hey! fella.. thats looking very nice.. good to see its still been ridden..

 

[Octsoc]

It rides about as fast as the 26" rear wheel. Definitely not slow starting like the 29er.

The fat front is heavy but takes out bumps like a monter truck abd it's fun in snow, very stable in snow.

Actually, how does a 650B ride?
Seeing the frame is the same, is it slower in handling?
How does it take trails?
I´m really starting to be interested in it
Jan

 

[bonty98]

Just wanted to update with a picture.
This is what it´s gonna look like, except the front wheel.
That´s gonna change this spring.

Have a nice weekend

Jan