Originally Posted by
banjo_mole
I know I can't be the only one.
I really like the ride of 27" wheels. There's something (that seems magical) about they way they "go" compared to 700c wheels. Maybe it's because they're ridiculously big looking on 50cm framesets like I use.
Who knows? Either way, I enjoy them, and have been known to "downgrade" 700c bikes if the clearances allow.
Anyone else feel that way, and/or would care to demystify what makes them so great?
-Nick
I ride Bontrager Selects and Gatorskins on my 27"s; they aren't racing tires but do deliver good ride quality. I say the ride of a 27" is superior to a 700 all things being equal, but I'm not judging by racing standands. 27" was the recognized standard for a time, Euro racing fever produced the 700. And like many other MTB riders, I prefer my 29er over my 26er for similar reasons. The magic lies in the momentum of the tire spin.