The Polyvalent is an all around road frame from Velo-Orange designed around 650B wheels and low-medium geometric trail. The geometry is suitable for carrying a front load, whether with a largo porteur rack or smaller randonneur bag.

Framesets are $400, and shipping is $35 to the continental US. Choosing the correct size in these framesets can be a little tricky.  If you plan to use swept bard porteur bars you’l likely need a size large than the you think you do (if you’re used to sizing yourself for drop bar bikes). If you’re going to use drop bars the sizing is fairly straightforward. I’d be pleased to talk to you about sizing over the phone or e-mail.

Blog post on the Polyvalent with pictures.