Originally Posted by
Andrey
Looks nice.
I have a question though.
What is the advantage of a 650b bike over 700c bike? I ride 58-59 size frames and I was thinking of modifying/replacing my long distance bike all together, but a 650b bike never entered my thoughts.
Another question about this built. How do 10 speed(or 11) Campy shifters work with a Shimano 9-speed cassette?
A 650B wheel with a large (cushy) tire is about the same OD as a 700x23C wheel/tire combo. Vintage Bicycle Quarterly has lots of info on 650B wheels/tires. The narrowest tires I run are 32mm, so I figured it made sense to give 650B a try.
Campy 10s shifters can be paired with 8s Shimano w/o any adapters.
Campy 11s shifters can be paired with 9s Shimano w/o any adapters.
On my bike I use the da Vinci-modified SRAM rear derailleur for compatibility between 10s Campy shifters and 9s Shimano.