can get Schwalbe Marathon Plus in 26″ think 1.5″ width would be perfect

ION K_Pact are great kneepads
very comfy, don’t notice them on long rides & come in Black or Blue

All new Transitions usually come with paint, C clips for cables A5 Manual as shown in daveh photo of one & stickers. Although i don’t open every box that comes in from Transition!!

It depends on wether you have longer legs & short torso or short legs & longer torso. I am 6ft 1 & ride a Large Bandit & sold my Medium Covert. They are a similar size, & both 2012 frames. I have shorter legs & longer torso so run 65mm stem. A small Bandit would be a small frame!! A medium Bandit similar size to a small Covert.

Hope this helps :-)

I have both Chris King & hope Pro2 Evo
I would also consider Burgtec hubs