Originally Posted by
niknak
I have a soma saga and I tried running 700x47 tires and they just barely fit. I'd say it's safe to run at least 700x45s.
Thanks for the correction. I wonder if Soma revised the frame, since a couple others have reported the smaller tires issue. I contacted Soma CS a few times about the Saga, and they never impressed me with their product knowledge, which left me with some doubt.
Originally Posted by
niknak
I might be the only guy on this forum who'll say that you'll be fine running 700s, unless youre a clydesdale who packs tons of stuff.
I think 700s are fine too. However, as you've pointed out, there are a lot of bicyclists choosing 26" over 700c, and I don't really care to argue the point.
I've no doubt 700c is the way to go for paved roads, since they have lower rolling resistance and simply go further on a given amount of power input. My 2009 LHT has 26" wheels; my 2012 DT has 700.