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I also ordered an NOS Kinesis straight-legged carbon fork so I can not use the threadless adapter, as well as a 6400 crankset (in 170) from a user on Pinkbike because why not? The plan for the rest of the build at this point is a Bontrager Aeolus saddle (if I can find one for a decent price) or an SLR Superflow (if I can't), a black stem from my collection of black stems, a Cane Creek 40 to support the threadless fork, 36 cm Zipp Service Course CSL SSRs that I acquired at great expense many years ago, and either Time ATAC XC 6s or MKS Urban Step-In As so that I can occasionally ride it with normal shoes. I also intend to equip fresh cables and keep the funny Profile Airstrykes.
One thing I'm not sure about yet is tires. As you may imagine, the selection for 650C tires is not very good. There is clearance for 25s (or maybe even narrow 28s) but it is hard to find anything decent wider than 23 mm. So far as I have been able to find, the only real options are Paselas from here or Terry Tellus PTs, both of which are laughably badly priced for wire-beaded tires. Any leads in this regard would be much appreciated.