Welcome to the cult, pcb! Funny thing: Although I didn't do anything about it, one of my first inclinations was also to think about the possibility of converting to 650B. So it's interesting to know that you can make that conversion work with this frame. You're finding adequate clearance at the bridge and under the fork, it appears? (Probably too much to ask for enough room for fenders too, huh?)

These are (to me anyway) endearing bikes. I like the way mine looks and rides, and it always draws a lot of comments from other cyclists. (Typically non-competitive women riders who say something like, "Oooo - I like your bike... it's cute!") Maybe it's the chrome, but I feel fast riding it. (That feeling is promptly put to bed if I happen to get caught up in a group of weekend warriors on carbon fibre machines though.)

I'm looking forward to seeing more pix once you get the rest of the build ironed out. Keep 'em comin'!