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Cheap 650b tyres
Whilst buying a very expensive replacement chain (that's what you get when you need it TODAY) I noticed some very cheap Racing Ralph's in at Inner City Cycles in Glebe. They are unlabelled but they tell me they are 650b.
They are taking them off new Giants when the customer wants some other tyre. They have a big basket of them about $20 each I think. Only the "performance" level but I've found these reliable for fronts (sidewall a bit weak for rears).
Enjoy!
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I managed to get almost a thousand K's out of the OEM ones on my Scalpel. They were finally killed off when I had a "she'll be right" moment and didn't bother topping up the sealant when I knew it was suspect. Two flats and only one tube. A kilometre or so with the the rear with little air in it destroyed the sidewall.
I think they'd be good enough for a rear if you're careful with your lines, and the price is right.
I do not trust them as a front. Only any good if the trail is buffed. Any leaf litter or loose material on the track and they're, um, ordinary.
I've used the racing Ralph's for 2 years to good effect, except for a couple of rear sidewall punctures , when I'm tired (most of the time) get very lazy with my lines. In recent times I've been having more slide off the sandy track moments and might go with your Nobby Nick on the front idea soon to see if it improves my cornering speed. Wish I could find some at this price!
On the XC race dually (not that I've been racing once so far this year
) I'm quite liking the Rocket Ron as a front. Not a wet weather friendly tyre like the Nobby Nic, but an improvement on the RaRa.