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So I've been getting advice from all over.
Basically as said above the frame probably won't work with a straight (zero rake) fork as it would be too weak. Hit a pot hole and the fork would bend back.
I can spin it with a 650c but would like to try with a 700c.
The best theory I had for this was something with less of a rake so that on the reverse, the wheel was less likely to hit the down tube.
likewise with a 650c something with less rake would give more clearance when the handlebars are reversed.
however obviously this means that cycling the normal way around there would be more toe-overlap as the wheel is pulled in more towards the frame.
So for now I'm going to continue using my 650c wheel, then save up for something with more trick geometry, and probably a straight strong mountain bike fork stuck on it.
I'll post up as things go.