Google Says! 2013 – The Year of the 650b

If there is one thing to remember in the world of mountain biking in 2013, it is the fact that 650b bikes are now officially mainstream. The first big announcement came earlier this year from Santa Cruz with the launch of their, now insanely successful, Bronson. They quickly served up a more XC variant of…

Why 650b?

650b wheels are nothing new and companies like Jamis Bicycles have been making 650b bikes for many years now. What has happened in the last 12 months is an amazingly fast progression and development of 650b bikes and the parts to slap on them. It seems as though this has been the summer of 650b…

Trek Remedy 9.7

Trek Remedy & Slash 650b

In what seems to be now classic-fashion, Trek has officially launched their first set of 650b mountain bikes. Under the tremendously successful Remedy and Slash platforms, this will be Trek’s take on the now ultra-popular 650b segment. I have always been a big fan of Trek mountain bikes and I’m sure the Remedy and Slash…