Basso 650b ti bike

[sifu]

Incredibly, I found this sweet basso titanium mountain bike that fits a 650b wheels on CL phx . It will need disk mounts, but that's really no big deal. Anyhow the problem is it's just way too big. 22"

This probably isn't the place to be writing this...but I figured I'd pass along the good word. I might pick it up because it's such a nice frame.

[IF52]

Made by Litespeed back in the mid 90s. If I had to guess, I'd bet it doesn't actually fit 650b very well. I know my mid 90s McMahon, also made by Litespeed, barely fits a 26 x 2.2" Specialized Captain.

[sifu]

Yeah, I was skeptical until I popped a 650b in the back. A 2.1 clears. Might go 2.2, but definitely not 2.3. The bottom tubing near the cranks tapers, but there is plenty of room at the top.

[IF52]

Problem is the stays will flex like crazy on that, so if minimal clearance you will get crazy rubbing. The McMahon I have is pretty much a 94ish Litespeed Obed. There is maybe 3/8th of an inch clearance to the chainstays with the 2.2" tire. Out of the saddle, I get rubbing on both chainstays from the frame flex.

I guess my point is, somebody shouldn't get into that frame fully expecting a 650b to fit and work without issues. Still might be a cool bike to own for some gigantosaurus though.

[sifu]

hmm. Interesting.