Originally Posted by
prj71
I'm just stating the facts. Bikes sold today are 27.5/650b or 29er/700c
26er is a thing of the past and found on cheap department store bikes these days.
You are correct that new quality 26" is now very rare. But that is not a reason to avoid it IF you find what you like.
Were the OP not set of CF, this 26er is very high end, and would have fit his bill perfectly.....
https://co-motion.com/bikes/pangea