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Prop, I went 700c over 26" on the basis I will probably not tour anywhere where I couldn't pick up 700c replacements and mostly on good quality roads. The advantage of 26" wheels is strength and you can pretty much find somewhere in the world that has spares for or sells 26" wheels. 26" tyres are probably more durable. However, I think LHTs with 26" wheels looks fugly and they sure as shit ain't faster. And if you're not going to tour Madagascar and the like then 700c will just get you around easier and quicker.