Marty Are you aware that the Surly Long Haul Trucker is now available in 26- inch wheels for all sizes? I know it is not lugged, but it's a good bike that has developed a loyal following with bike tourists. I know several folks with the LHT here in town and have met many, many others on tours and they've all been very happy with their bikes. The 60 and 62cm frames (or complete bikes) designed for 26-inch wheels can be ordered by any bike shop.
Dave On Jan 4, 4:45 am, Marty <[email protected]> wrote: > I threw in a bid on an All-Rounder that ended up in someone else's > hands yesterday via Ebay. Went for a little over 600, which I thought > was a great deal - but a few bucks past my limit. Hopefully someone > here snatched it up, and can report on the coming build. Guess I'll > upgrade my MTB conversion and wait for the next one. It's tough to > find a tall-frame 26"-wheel lugged steel ride, (my Trek is a 61cm, and > I'm running 1.75 Pasella's) and I happen to like the feel, not that > there's anything wrong with 700c or 650b... If I'm ever in the > position to have a custom built, I'd be tempted to build it around 26" > wheels. I know the prevailing winds whisper 700c for anything over > 60cm,, but having ridden both styles, it's kind of a toss up to me. > The trick is finding that elusive tall-lugged-steel frame. > > Marty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
