Originally Posted by
nlerner
I also appreciate the mechanical challenge of the conversion, but it seems the worst of most worlds: very high BB, room for only narrow tires, difficult brake-reach adjustments. Of course, if all you have is a bare frame made for 559mm wheels and a set of 622mm wheels, necessity is the mother of invention and all that.
Don't forget crankset and chainring clearance issues
Also custom 135mm wheels.
But, I will say that my Litespeed makes a great rain bike/commuter/beater.
And if the choice presented itself again, I'd do the same thing.