Originally Posted by
Blues Frog
I already have Mr. Brooks. ( Trek 520) But I wanted the correct size frame with 700C wheels and disc brakes. The LHT Disc would work BUT. 46 CM comes in 26" not 700C wheel size. They're still not looking for my business. I'm still slowly saving for my dream machine. Several details need to fit my needs better. The LHT Disc looks good though.
Isn't putting 700c wheels on a touring bike that small going to create geometry issues? I ride a 52 cm, and my fendered 700c Gunnar Sport presents me with pretty major toe overlap, and that's with 700x28 tires. Going up to fat touring tires on a 46cm makes me think your foot would cover half the wheel.
My Bridgestone XO-2, which is the same size as the Gunnar, has 26 inch wheels and fenders, yet there's no slow speed handling worry.