Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
I agree with the previous suggestion for 26 inch wheels. You were silent on type of bars (flat or drop), type of gearing (derailleur vs internally geared hub), type of shifter if derailleur and drop bar (STI vs bar end), type of touring (loaded with camping gear vs credit card), type of road (always paved vs sometimes gravel), S&S couplers or not, etc. I think you need to decide some of these things yourself instead of throwing this out for discussion. I prefer cantilever brakes but some prefer V brakes, that is something else you will find many conflicting opinions on.
I assume you will have a phone that charges from USB port. There are a couple options for USB charging fed by the SON front dynohub, get that hub but research the USB charging option that you think you want.
I will use drop bars, STI, both kinds of touring, paved and gravel, still deciding between canti or disc.
The dyno USB idea is exactly why I have started these threads... I hadn't thought of that in regards to my smartphone, thanks.