Originally Posted by
raqball
Thanks! Yes that is what I was thinking as well as I've read that the LHT has a long top tube..
I won't be touring outside of the US so I really don't have a need or interest in 26" wheels..
If all things are pretty equal and assuming the Randonee (Large) fits me, then I am probably going to go with it.. REI is having their yearly sale on the 16th of this month (I think) so I may be able to knock another 20% off the Randonees price.. If that's the case, then I can score it for $960 which is quite a bit less than the LHT or the Trek 520..
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Actually I'd get the 26 inch wheel even for touring in the US of A but that point is endlessly debatable and it is not as big a deal as getting a great deal on a bike; the REI sales have tempted me as well but that darn bike just doesn't fit me right.
Also check out the selle anatomica. It has longer rails than a brooks which is a big deal in setting up the bike and it is not, in my experience, as much work to break in as a brooks.