Originally Posted by
skilsaw
Good question.
I am a clydesdale. Over 200 lbs. and want the 40 spoke rear wheel.
The only other touring bike that I know of with a 26 inch wheel is the Long Haul Trucker.
But that is only in the small sizes. Large sizes have a 700 wheel. I need a 60 cm frame because I am tall.
The world traveller is similar to old model mountain bikes called "Expedition". (I think Specialized and Nishiki had them.) I like the geometry and upright riding position. It is a real endurance bike rather than a fast bike.
Thanks for clarifying.
First, let me say, I think the World Traveler is a great bike, as near as I can tell from looking at my friend's bike and what I have read. I was simply wondering why you wanted a bike you hadn't seen.
Also, if I'm not mistaken, the Surly LHT, just in the past year or so, started making bikes with 26-inch wheels in larger sizes (see geometry chart)....though I did notice that on their website in one place they still say that 26-inch wheels is only on their small sizes, their (new) frame geometry chart shoes it in larger sizes as well:
http://surlybikes.com/frames/long_haul_trucker_frame/
There are a couple of other *very* stout bikes made with 26-inch wheels for you to consider:
1. The Co-Motion Pangea.
2. Bruce Gordon has a 26-inch touring bike.
3. The Rodriguez Adventure Cycle (
www.rodcycle.com).
Plus a range of European makers -- Thorn, Roberts, etc.