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So I have just bought an Arkose as instructed by the thread title. I absolutely love it - well done everybody.
The question, though, is this: I currently have a set of Hope Pro 4 hubs (currently laced to stans crest mk3 as an xc wheelset) which I am tempted to build up into a 650b wheelset for some road plus action. I understand that 650b will offer more comfort and grip but what, if anything, do I stand to lose over a standard 700c wheelset? Mud clearance?
Interested in internet derived opinions as well as actual experience. Fill your boots.