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Message started by mleuck on Apr 11^th, 2010, 2:26pm

Title: Rear wheel sizing question
Post by mleuck on Apr 11^th, 2010, 2:26pm

On the Baron Elite I can have either the usual 26" or a 700 rear wheel, any advantage to getting the larger size?

Title: Re: Rear wheel sizing question
Post by aikigreg on Apr 11^th, 2010, 5:26pm

Go for the 700c. You're going to enjoy a MUCH wider range of tire selection, since that's the standard road bike size. Plus the larger diameter tire will roll better and therefore provide less jarring on chipseal.

I have a 700 you could borrow and test out the difference, if you like.

Title: Re: Rear wheel sizing question
Post by Kwijybow on Apr 11^th, 2010, 5:30pm

What Greg said, and also for your speedy self, higher gearing.

Title: Re: Rear wheel sizing question
Post by Bud_Bent on Apr 11^th, 2010, 7:14pm

The 26 will put you lower.

Title: Re: Rear wheel sizing question
Post by mleuck on May 6^th, 2010, 9:59pm

Ended up ordering the 700 rear, thanks for the info guys!