Michael A 650b Randonneur

Michael A 650b Randonneur

Here's a classy lugged 650b randonneur. It's got all the basic requirements -- comfortable geometry with a low trail and stable handling with or without weight in the front handlebar bag; it's got a front generator hub and bright front light wired through the rack; the bike has plenty of tire clearance for fatter tires, and long Honjo fenders with mud flaps to keep the road spray off. There's a light duty rear rack that can accommodate small panniers for those short bike camping trips. The drive train is Campagnolo, and everything works like a dream. This is a bike that begs to go out for some seriously long rides, and is meant to be comfortable the whole way, no matter the road conditions. I'm envious of Michael, especially since this one is just about my size.

Enjoy!

Chris Fink 650b Mountain Bike

Wow, check out this beauty! It's a very clean version of the 650b revolution. Chris' bike is fillet brazed with 1X9 gearing, internally routed brake cables, a 5-piece fork (also with internally routed brake cable) with scallop-topped fork legs, double chain stays, crazy 5-piece "St. Johns" style seat stay configuration. It's got a simple, understated paint scheme to tone down all the flashiness in the design. And the best thing is that this bicycle is ready to hit the trails.

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