Originally Posted by
nlerner
I've done 650b conversions on bikes that could only fit 650 x 32mm tires, but those are very nice Grand Bois tires and still give a much cushier ride than the max 700 x 25mm tires the bike would normally have.
Has heel strike been an issue? From what I've read, 650 x 38c gives you roughly the same diameter as 700 x 19c.
BikeCalc.com - How to calculate Bicycle Wheel Size
Does this give you heel strike problems?