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probably new chainstays would be the idea, a yoke would be a challenge i think. But its a lot of faff that maybe just worth getting a new frame.
Biggles567-
Yeah a new frame is obviously easier but I kind of want something a bit weird. A 650b canti randonneur with nice lugs, a 1" steerer and downtube shifters. The only of the shelf option ticking all these boxes seems to be the Crust Romanceür . Which is $1275 before shipping and import. Quite steep for a fun n+1. I also like the fun and nerdyness of a more tricky project and a unique outcome. So I am not opposed to spending a bit of money on it if the outcome is right. I am just trying to sanity check this here. The frame clears knobby 700x35c in the front and just about touches the chainstays. So 650bx42 slicks might already fit. I am meeting with a friend soon to stick his 650b wheels in and check this.
Otherwise Winston lists
new chain stays from two £ 140 one £90
So maybe I just need to put that kind of money in to get what I want. I guess I should give him a call. Thanks for your input.
Oddo
What are doable alternatives (leaving out whether it makes sense financially).
A chain stay yoke?
Completely new chain stays?