Originally Posted by
oddtanlines
Greetings. I'm 6'10" and caught the cycling bug back in the 80's.
For touring the fit (IMHO) is very important. You can be 6'10" with a variety of different needs, leg length extension, arm length, comfortable arm and hand positions, so if the Fuji served you well and still is comfortable, measure all the points on the frame and discuss your needs for a custom frame.
I am ONLY 6'4", sons are 6'7" and 6'8", one has a perfect fit on a Giant Yukon 2XL frame, the other on a XL frame. This is a MTB frame setup, and is hardy to handle there body types and total mass. Yet if they were wanting to tour, these frames will work for 1-2 days routes, yet I suspect they would want a stretched frame for longer ride durations. This would also apply to the wheel set you select as well. Off the shelf just may not provide the best option.
Best wishes...