[QUOTE=Cyclesafe;7252565]I've never had trouble in the US and Canada finding 700c tubes.
Now if you want bling, 26" touring bikes are made by
Bruce Gordon (BLT-X)
http://www.bgcycles.com/blt.html

And they are on sale till the end of August - Buy a Rock 'n Road Tour or BLT and get the racks for FREE!!!
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon Cycles
www.bgcycles.com