Sorry, missed the "disc" brakes of the Straggler (in the first paragraph). Luckily both bikes can handle brakes :)! - Sean
On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:38:38 AM UTC-6, se...@austin.utexas.edu 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
