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I recently got a new gravel bike and specifically wanted to try 650b (and 1x), kind of a drop bar MTB that I can ride to the trail. I'm very happy with it. (It has room for 700c, I have extra wheels, but haven't been inclined to swap yet)..
As gravel means a lot of things, I wanted something more trail capable, and the 2.1 thunder burt Schwalbe's I put on it are great, as well as being surprisingly capable on the road, I think they're "as fast" for all intents and purposes as the stock 47c Horizon's. I've been able to do everything I wanted, including single track, recommend giving 650s a try.
I don't wish to use it as a fast road bike, and the local "events" like Hell of Hunterdon (~20% light gravel or something) would be better served with my regular bike with 28s or 32s as I've ridden in the past, BUT the local Gravel Grape Crusher (90% off road, plus single track, rocks, roots) would be great for this bike. Hope this helps..
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