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Old 06-06-12, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by LeeG
I built up a 56cm 26" wheel LHT after owning a 56cm 700c version. 26" LHT handles similarly to Cross-Check but with much better rear load carrying capabilities.
I am curious as to your claim that a 26" wheel has "much better rear load carrying capabilities." Can you explain why a 36h 26" rim can support "much betterload carrying capabilities" than a 700c 36h rim?

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