rbent Forum - 26/26 vs 26/20

Seavo_Sam Posts: 17	26/26 vs 26/20 Aug 7^th, 2013, 1:56pm Now that I/we are hooked on the Rans Seavo tandem, it is time to start looking at replacing my single bike!!!! Is there much/any performance differences between a bike with dual 26 inch(or 650) wheels and a bike with a 26 inch rear and 20 inch front? Thanks for your input. Sam
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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #1 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 4:00pm

Quote from Seavo_Sam on Aug 7^th, 2013, 1:56pm:

Now that I/we are hooked on the Rans Seavo tandem, it is time to start looking at replacing my single bike!!!! Is there much/any performance differences between a bike with dual 26 inch(or 650) wheels and a bike with a 26 inch rear and 20 inch front?

Thanks for your input.

Sam

Depends on configuration (aerodynamics) where speed is concerned. My 26/20 Baron and Performer low racers were a little faster on the flats than my 650c/650c Corsa high racer. All of them would be faster than a 26/20 Sun EZ-Sport or RANS Stratus LE with their low bottom brackets and more upright seats. The Corsa would be the better performer on hills, due to its lower weight.

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #2 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 4:21pm why go dual 26s when you can go dual 700s! http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/corsa if you are rich....I am not : http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/carbon-aero-2.0
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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #3 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 6:07pm

Quote from TonyWard on Aug 7^th, 2013, 4:21pm:

why go dual 26s when you can go dual 700s!

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/corsa

if you are rich....I am not cry

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http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/carbon-aero-2.0

Can anyone draw comparisons between the corsa 700 or CA2 and the P-38???? I know what my 700/20 P-38 will do and my 26/20 Phantom(lightning makes some real sweet bikes). I am however interested in what I could do on either of the Bachetta's or a Metabike. If anyone has experience or opinions I would love to hear them, understanding engine means lots in the final outcome. I would like to try on the corsa 700 but Plano is to far from Fort Worth to entice me that much.

The big difference right now is the P-38 is paid for and as Mike Librik says "after you pay for it you can ride all you want for free".

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #4 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 6:23pm You would probably be better off asking that question on BROL - more likely to find someone that owns/has owned both to give you a comparison. You never know - someone around here might surprise me.
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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #5 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 6:47pm

Quote from Phantom Rider on Aug 7^th, 2013, 6:07pm:

Quote from TonyWard on Aug 7^th, 2013, 4:21pm:

why go dual 26s when you can go dual 700s!

http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/corsa

if you are rich....I am not cry

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http://www.bacchettabikes.com/bikes/performance/carbon-aero-2.0

Can anyone draw comparisons between the corsa 700 or CA2 and the P-38???? I know what my 700/20 P-38 will do and my 26/20 Phantom(lightning makes some real sweet bikes). I am however interested in what I could do on either of the Bachetta's or a Metabike. If anyone has experience or opinions I would love to hear them, understanding engine means lots in the final outcome. I would like to try on the corsa 700 but Plano is to far from Fort Worth to entice me that much.

The big difference right now is the P-38 is paid for and as Mike Librik says "after you pay for it you can ride all you want for free".

I ride with people that own those bikes, but none that own, or have owned, all three. So, don't know anyone that could draw comparisons based on actual experience. Seems like the CA 2.0 has been the bike of choice for a number of past and current high-performance RBENT riders.

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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #6 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:02pm Quote: Seems like the CA 2.0 has been the bike of choice for a number of past and current high-performance RBENT riders. And a low performance RBENT rider.
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4214	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #7 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:06pm Quote from jcsadowski on Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:02pm: Quote: Seems like the CA 2.0 has been the bike of choice for a number of past and current high-performance RBENT riders. And a low performance RBENT rider. Would Clown #1 ride anything but the best?
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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #8 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:11pm

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Quote from jcsadowski on Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:02pm:

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Seems like the CA 2.0 has been the bike of choice for a number of past and current high-performance RBENT riders.

And a low performance RBENT rider.

Would Clown #1 ride anything but the best? Cheesy

I believe that should read #1 clown!

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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #9 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:36pm

Quote from Phantom Rider on Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:11pm:

Quote from jayg on Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:06pm:

Quote from jcsadowski on Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:02pm:

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Seems like the CA 2.0 has been the bike of choice for a number of past and current high-performance RBENT riders.

And a low performance RBENT rider.

Would Clown #1 ride anything but the best? Cheesy

I believe that should read #1 clown!

You must not have met him.

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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4214	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #10 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 7:38pm We're not "clowns", we're "Clowns". Club Jersey
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Phantom Rider Five Star Member Posts: 1056	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #11 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:10pm I believe we have hijacked Seavo_Sam's thread...My apologies on a serious note, I may have an opportunity to join the clowns next week. What is the appropriate protocol for entry?
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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #12 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:33pm

Quote from Phantom Rider on Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:10pm:

I believe we have hijacked Seavo_Sam's thread...My apologies

on a serious note, I may have an opportunity to join the clowns next week. What is the appropriate protocol for entry?

We ride on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you want to join us for breakfast, we arrive at Barbec's on Garland Road about 7:45 AM (We order at 8:00). If you don't want to do breakfast, you can meet us at White Rock Lake's Sunset Bay parking lot about 8:45. We start riding about 9:00. Look forward to meeting you.

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Re: 26/26 vs 26/20
Reply #13 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:45pm

Quote from jayg on Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:33pm:

Quote from Phantom Rider on Aug 7^th, 2013, 8:10pm:

I believe we have hijacked Seavo_Sam's thread...My apologies

on a serious note, I may have an opportunity to join the clowns next week. What is the appropriate protocol for entry?

We ride on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you want to join us for breakfast, we arrive at Barbec's on Garland Road about 7:45 AM (We order at 8:00). If you don't want to do breakfast, you can meet us at White Rock Lake's Sunset Bay parking lot about 8:45. We start riding about 9:00. Look forward to meeting you.

Cool thanks, I need to find out where that is. fort worth boy gets lost east of 360 Grin

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CruzbikeChris rbent member Posts: 97	Re: 26/26 vs 26/20 Reply #14 - Aug 7^th, 2013, 9:05pm You going to White Rock? I don't believe that one at all.
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