Good morning, folks. As some have followed some of my other threads elsewhere on the forums, I am looking to upgrade from my Windsor Tourist sometime in the next 3 months. This project has been on the radar for quite some time. The Tourist has served me well, but I really need (want!) disc brakes, as I pull a BOB for heavy commuting duties.

I am a shorter rider, 5' 2". I am taking a hard look at wheelsizes smaller than the standard 700c. I've considered the 650b size and I took notice that the Surly LHT is available in 26". I would love to hear opinions on the pro's and con's of this size for road travel. Do you feel its slower? Is the bike harder to handle?

Thanks.