Originally Posted by
Bandera
The answer is simply to step back into the past with a touch of modern tech and fit a set of tubular wheels w/ high quality 25-28mm tubulars.

Might make economical sense too, even if splurging for top shelf tubulars. Why bother spending a high-end set of 650b wheels AND tires? Suggest whatever the widest handbuilt 700c tubulars you can fit from A. Dugast. Light weight and cooooshy!