You could, except then you can forget fitting fenders. Even 650B, because of the clearance, especially where the chainstay and BB meet, would limit tire size. Hence why I think a 26 would give me the clearance I desire.
BB Clearance: My thinking, is that I would probably be spinning a high cadence type pedal style vs. a more hammer-fest style low cadence riding style. Hence, I could drop to a square-taper 150 - 155" to help with clearance.
Last edited by Het Volk; 10-20-20 at 05:34 PM.