Originally Posted by
LucasA
I have been known to be ********, but doesnt that look like a taller rider wanted the 26" wheels and was fine with the lanky length?
What size is your frame? I like the height/setup.
My bike is a 56cm. I have about an inch of standover clearance with 35mm tires.
I see touring bikes like the one above all the time. I think they go into a bike shop and the people selling bikes don't know anything about touring and size them up like they would on a race bike. I don't think sizing on a touring bike should be the same as to a race bike. You ride it to accomplish different things.