I think the Straggler looks like a great bike (loved the purple), but I think it would be overbuilt for your needs (randos, centuries). I mean you can do it of course, but the bike is going to be still & solid. That's going to work against you at the 237 kilometer mark! As Bill mentioned, the Wolverine would be pretty coo, but maybe the same problem (overbuilt for needs). Don't forget the Salsa Vaya as well, although still a bit overbuilt for what you mention http://salsacycles.com/bikes/archive/2015_vaya_2 Comes with 26" but should be able to convert to 650X42B but you would need to confirm that.
Also the Elephant NFE. Low trail fat tired goodness. That would probably be my pick from all the above, but costs a bit more as well. On Wed, Jan 6, 2016 at 9:51 AM, Bill Lindsay <[email protected]> wrote: > Some people run the SOMA Wolverine with 650B wheels also. If I wanted to > set up a 650B disk road bike today, that would likely be the frameset I'd > work with. > > > On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 8:38:38 AM UTC-8, [email protected] > wrote: >> >> Hi Group, >> >> I am contemplating a new bike build for long distance riding (centuries, >> rando rides, etc.). I have neck issues so comfort is a must. I currently >> ride and commute on a LHT with a very upright riding position. I'm >> considering a Soma (Riv) San Marcos or a Surly 650B Straggler. Both are >> appealing in different ways. As a former Rambouillet owner, I miss the Riv >> geometry and liveliness but the Straggler has the ability to handle 42mm >> tires and has brakes (of which I was a reluctant convert but now love...I >> know..."retrogrouch heresy!"). >> >> From a recent post it seems the San Marcos is very well regarded. Both >> frames are 650B (needed for my short stature - frame size 50-52). Any one >> have experience with both? Hard to find info/reviews on the 650B Straggler. >> San Marcos might be a more lively long distance ride, but the disc brakes >> and versatility of the Straggler sure is appealing. Would probably set both >> up with pull back bars of some sort. >> >> Thanks for any insight! >> >> Sean >> ATX > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
