Originally Posted by Dream Cyclery

Sorry guys. I've been very busy with my shop so I couldn't reply to this thread.

That was not just my opinion. I've been in this industry for a while and talk to many people that tour around the world.



Agility? We are talking about touring bike loaded with stuff. If you want taller BB and wider than the what 700c LHT offers(you can fit 2.0), Surly makes Trolly for that application.



Welcome to the world outside of internet forums. Many people into bicycle touring don't even come to the forums and talk about stuffs like this. Many people just ride. Why? I've found the majority of people that are into bicycle touring are older so maybe they not into online forums.



Funny part about this is that if you actually tour around the world, you'll be surprised how easy it is to get 700c tubes and tires. I've never had a problem.


People like 26" wheels because they are stronger and easier to get tubes. IMO, things have changed.

These days, our equipment have changed a lot from olden days when we had to carry 100lbs of stuff to travel around the world. We've learned not to carry too much stuff and use multi-purpose items that can be used for many different applications. I thank the bikepacking and backpacking crowd for the advancement. Without their countless experiments with a lot of different gears and techniques, I'll be carrying a 30lbs. backpack when I go backpacking and 60lbs of stuff when I go on a bicycle touring trip.

IMO, 26" wheel strength is overrated now for touring purpose.

I don't know why people are still thinking that 700c tubes are rare item around the world. I've never had a problem getting tubes from overseas.

At last, the ride of 700c wheels are so much better to me. I highly recommend to try both 26 and 700 a try back to back with similar width tires. I'm sure you will notice the difference.

Anyway, sorry if my opinion and experiences are bothering some of you. I honestly was saying I haven't seen people wanting 26" instead of 700c.

Chat soon.