Intrepid Bicycle Commuter
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 819
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From: Upstate New York
Bikes: 1976 Motobecane Grand Jubile, Austro Daimler 'Ultima', 2012 Salsa Vaya, 2009 Trek 4300, Fyxation Eastside, State Matte Black 6, '97 Trek 930 SHX, '93 Specialized Rockhopper, 1990 Trek 950
I will mention one advantage of 26" wheels, that I've noticed. It's a lot easier to steer around potholes and other roadside obstructions on 26" wheels. They are much more maneuverable, which I assume is one reason why mountain bikes generally run these smaller wheels.