Originally Posted by
LeeG
As a utility bike with heavy loads, stop/start maneuverability on bike paths and around bollards I found the toe overlap AND the low speed handling of the 700c 56cm objectionable compared to the 26" version. Even if I coasted around a sharp low speed turn so as to not jam a pedal on the front tire the bike simply could not make some tight turns and I'd overshoot, which is a bother with a heavy load with wet soft dirt just off the path.
Maneuverability at low speed on narrow paths is important to me, especially considering the bikejoring part. So maybe 26" wheels are better for me, and stronger is always better, I guess.
This is also something I'm a bit apprehensive about, having the drop handlebars vs the straight handlebars I'm used to, considering the need for more control on narrow paths.