Originally Posted by
kingston
Apologies if my post came off as rude, but I still don't get your point about the silk purse. The whole 650b conversion thing is pretty well understood by now, and I assume the OP has done a bit of research since he already ID'd french bottom brackets and appropriate centerpull brakes earlier in the thread.
No apology needed, I didn't think you were rude.
You read more into the "silk purse" part of the post, and skipped over the part where I detailed the specific issue.
In any case, I suspect it's a matter of perspective. I saw someone asking about randonneur bike options, and you saw someone wanting to convert an older bike.
Either way, no apology is ever called for when honestly posting your opinion. people ask questions, and we each respond in our own way. That gives the OP plenty of varied info, and the elements needed to make his own decision.