Originally Posted by
snafuspyramid
What I want is a randonneuring bike.
Does anybody have any insights on which they might prefer, and why?
I have several 700C bikes and saw no need to change wheel spec when I built my Rando-ish bike, a lugged Prestige frame Soma Stanyan.
It's like a modern version of the classic British Audax/Clubriders machine, a design I've ridden for a very long time, with 130 spacing & threadless fork.
With 28mm tires, full mudguards and Carradice bag/rack it works very well for solo long distances w/ a compliant ride and lively feel. Just the thing for an elderly gentleman who ventures into the Hill Country.
It's planned get the MarkII modifications of a triple crank, SPD, triple brifters and possibly a dyno-hub this winter.
It's my choice for lousy weather and bad roads over my CF Merckx.
-Bandera