Originally Posted by
MarcusT
I don't understand why people are more concerned with what I want on the bike. Input is always appreciated. Telling me I don't need this or you don't know that, is not a great help. I am convinced that people want to help and offer their expertise, but if a person has an idea and asks for advice, it is best to not offer compromises for the idea, but rather, methods to realize it
People suggest other options/ideas because things like being concerned about noy being able to replace vbrake wheels is mentioned as a reason to not to use them.
Reality is that 26" rim brake wheels are incredibly common.
So yeah, alternative options/suggestions are mentioned.