Sneak Peak: Rawland Cycles 650B
September 13th, 2007 by Guitar Ted
In our efforts to bring you news of anything “big wheel”, we have a sneak peek forwarded to us by Rawland Cycles of one of their planned 650B bike models coming soon. This appears to be a single speed called the “Olaf”.
Check out this cool “bi-plane” fork crown and the details around the top of the fork legs. Also the embossed “R” in each side of the the fork crowns top. Cantilever brakes for more of that “old skool” flavor.
These “dragon” drop outs are super cool looking. Almost too good to put a wheel into! Nice integrated bottle opener too.
The “P” on the seat tube is for Pacenti Designs, the company fronted by 650B champion Kirk Pacenti.
Here’s the shot of the extended head tube. Could make this a great dirt drop bar machine. Interesting details here. I’m hearing that the Rawland Cycles stuff will debut at Interbike, so I’ll see about getting some more information at that time. Rawland Cycles is a new start up that plans on bringing several 650B models to market and will only sell bikes in this wheel format.
Stay tuned for more as we get information. As of now, you know as much as we do!
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Wow - very cool. From the looks if it, this frame will be on the pricey side though - am I correct? It looks like it would be - and for just causes. I’m just thinking that it might be worthwhile for a more affordable to the masses frameset to become available for the 650b wheelsize to be really tempting for more people to give a go to see what this wheelsize in between 26 and 29 inches is all about.
MMcG: The Soma B Side should fill that niche nicely.
Good point GT - and you could probably already do it pretty easily with a Surly 1×1 or Soma 415 SS frame as well.
Frame pricing will be just a bit more than a Surly or Soma standard. It is going to be priced competitively though. That’s all for now!
Cheers,
Ben
Ben - that’s cool!
Cool stuff, GT.
This keeps getting more and more fun and interesting.
Looking forward to your reviews!
I better start building up my 650b wheels soon because the tires and frames will be here soon.
The frames will be deliciously retro and cool looking! Also the prices will be very sweet for something that’s very unique!