Originally Posted by cuda2k

Based on the replies above, I'll add this information:

I'm 6'0", with overly long legs (34" inseam) and wear a 11.5-12 shoe. So, longer chainstays probably a good idea! Primarly I'll only be running a rack trunk for commutes, with full panniers down the road for longer travels.

Thanks to the above for the warning on the canti-levers & 27" to 700c conversion. I'm tempted to go canti/V-brake route regardless and build a set of 27" wheels if needs be though. We'll see.

Currently, I'm looking at the following two frames:

Schwinn Passage:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Japanese made Chimayo Backroads
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

The schwinn states 27", while the Chimayo claims to be for 700c wheels. Both frames will fit me well so not sure which to lean towards. Or just hold off till I'm back in town to start bidding on frames. In Michigan right now, getting married on Saturday and will not be getting back to Texas for a couple more weeks. But both frames are oh so tempting!