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Rear wheel sizing question (Read 1009 times)

mleuck Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1105	Rear wheel sizing question 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?
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Rear wheel sizing question Reply #1 - 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.
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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: Rear wheel sizing question Reply #2 - Apr 11^th, 2010, 5:30pm What Greg said, and also for your speedy self, higher gearing.
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3311	Re: Rear wheel sizing question Reply #3 - Apr 11^th, 2010, 7:14pm The 26 will put you lower.
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mleuck Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1105	Re: Rear wheel sizing question Reply #4 - May 6^th, 2010, 9:59pm Ended up ordering the 700 rear, thanks for the info guys!
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