Originally Posted by
bbattle
When bike makers try to use 700c wheels on smaller frames, toe overlap can be a problem. Especially if there are toe clips on the pedals. Better to go with a more road oriented bike or one with smaller wheels.
It all depends on the geometry, namely choice of head tube angle, seat tube angle, top tube length and fork rake (offset). For example, my old Schwinn Paramount track bike has lots of toe overlap, but my Bianchi Pista Concept has very little. Both are very small frames about the same size, but the geometry is very different.