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hmm, rly good points! I am sort of convinced my v2 would turn out to be pretty ok, but I do understand the benefits of 26", as I spent a lot of time convincing her 650c would be the way to go for her single speed.
65-68mm trail (30mm - 42mm tyre), especially in combination with light front end + short stem, aint anything unheard of / unridable in terms of cx/gravel/bikepacking rig.
I'll spend few hours in the bikecad before I wire my hard earned Euros southwards
negaatio
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@Hulsroy and I have been discussing SPG bikes (Short People Geometry) for a while as I am vertically challenged (his way of trying to be polite).
26" is the way to go in combination with a custom steel fork. That means full custom and gives you a frame not currently on the market.
There's no fucking around trying to make compromises with the geometry, wheels are lighter and 2" kojaks will handle all of her road, gravel and touring demands. One tyre to rule them all.
To be honest, Amey's GF bike is a very good example of a bike that is built around wheels that are too big. It would have looked much more balanced and well proportioned with smaller wheels.
Tldr: Smaller wheels, custom fork and steeper HT angle