Thread: 26" versus 700c
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Old 06-07-13 | 02:45 PM
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bradtx
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Originally Posted by Caretaker
The OP wants to do lightweight CC touring. That to me straight away says 700. Lighter tyres & rims, faster lighter frame.

26" with 36 spokes and steel frame is for fully loaded camping tours.
True, but he can do it on a lightly loaded LHT as easily as anything else.

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