I missed a golden opportunity to order a stainless steel frame from a small company. They gave lifetime warranty on the frame. Sadly, they don’t build it anymore and the company dissolved. I am a great fan of steel, too, yaknow!

How is the frame doing - for its age? What material is it made of?

Sure, going to put 32" on my city cargo bike haha. Smoother rides can also be achieved with more rubber like a higher tyre. Doesn’t it?

Just the bike industry trying to convince everyone you need something new and special like “all you friends from downhilling”. Money making is the aim. I would stick with 26ers.