Originally Posted by
reluctantsuburb
After my initial ride, I totally agree! Open to specific recommendations if you have any.
For now I'm glad to know there are others who have done successful 650b conversions if I decide to go that way but I'm hoping it will be a nice ride without having to drop a ton more money. That and I can more easily play with 700c wheels that are around me
Were the original wheels 27 inch or 700c? Go with 700c if since you apparently have a set since that will give you better tire choices and a bit more clearance for the tire (and maybe fenders).
People love to argue about tires so you will get a lot of different suggestions. I like the Schwalbe marathon supreme 700 x 32c tires. They're, IMO, nicely balanced tires. They ride well and they're reasonably light weight and flat proof.