Originally Posted by rocks in head

I'm going to resurrect this thread again... I have a set of high flange "Normandy" hubs that I was considering lacing to 650b rims. What are the disadvantages? Is it going to be harder to wrestle 36 spokes 3x to 650 rims since the spokes are shorter? Higher angle leaving the hub? Would I need to upgrade to double-butted spokes? Would I curse the french-threaded freewheel if the '70's Atom freewheel wears down? It's all theoretical at this point, I could clean up the rigida 27" steelies and re-lace for a vintage set appropriate for the Gitane for the cost of new spokes... but that's less fun.