Originally Posted by LeeG

kStephens, if you get a chance ride the LHT in 26" and 700c versions. They're both heavy load carriers but they don't handle the same, at least in my 56cm size. No idea how either bike rides in your size. If riding in a straight line is your cup of tea the 700c version does that very well. If maneuvering around at speed or slow around tight corners matters the 26" is much better. The 700c "rolls" well but if I've got 40lbs on the bike and am riding off a sidewalk ramp and maneuvering into traffic it's a lot easier with the 26", with the 700c you have to plan ahead. And if you're REALLY loaded down sometimes things just go ballistically without much time for maneuvering and that's where 2' fat tires are really nice. With fenders on the 700c the biggest tire you'll get is about 42mm.