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Originally Posted by joosttx
650B needs to enter the discussion as they are the future of the gravel bike.... or potential future.
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I agree. I’m so happy that when I had my bike built this year that I made sure it would clear 650x48 and 700x42. It’s amazing how versatile the bike is terms of terrain it can handle, and how different it rides with different wheels sizes/tire widths.
For me, a requirement of a proper gravel bike, or whatever you want to call it, is for it to be able to ride a wide variety of terrain really well - particularity in the same ride. This allows me to experience true adventure cycling. I believe this can only be accomplished (well) with the ability to fit wide 650bs and at least 40mm 700s AND have road(ish) geo.
All the above is my personal take on the format based and how I like to ride on my local terrain.