Thanks Dave, I did not know of the LHT option - and it looks nice - but I'm kind of devoted to lugged frames. I've had a few MTB conversions over the years, and my current Trek may be as close as I'll ever get. Beth, ideally I would end up with a 62 or so, but the 61 I have will fit the bill until I can go custom. Of course, If I run into a 61 Riv All Rounder, I wouldn't complain.
Marty On Jan 4, 9:47 am, Dave Craig <[email protected]> wrote: > 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.
