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Originally Posted by zambenini
I am wondering what it would be like to build up a commuter and/or randonneur on the cheap. Seems like it would be expedient to find a cheap, lugged 700c frame, and run long reach brakes and 650b wheels and tires. Seems cheaper than finding a currently en Vogue purpose built 650b gravel or porteur, bike anyway.
What is a realistic tire you can fit doing this conversion?
What kind of frames to look out for? There are a million eBay frames for 200$ but I was born in 1985 and don't know a lot of cycling names of previous eras other than the big independent builders. Nishikis, Raleighs, etc. are a dime a dozen. Which ones, if any, are good, and what to look out for?
And where? I would need it to be cheap but good!! Is IBOB the place?
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Try the 650b google list. There's alot of folks familiar with conversions over there and would be glad to offer up suggestions for what you are after.
