Given they're both pushing the same gear inches, I doubt it. Tri bikes use 650/26" wheels and roll just as efficiently....but of course also has the advantage of sitting a little lower than 700c rigs.
BUT... if you were to compare 26" & 29" fat tire bikes on dirt, yes, I think there is a diff.....the larger wheel will roll more effortlessly especially over technical terrain.
Last edited by roadfix; 08-08-05 at 07:35 PM.