I had a 700c 56cm LHT and a 26" 56cm LHT. "Wheel flop" was noticeable, low speed handling awkward, harder to ride hands free at lower speeds, front wheel overlap with fenders objectionable for low speed maneuvering as occurs starting off up a hill or from intersections. For straight line long distance riding these issues are minor but as an around town utility bike, load hauler AND loaded touring bike maneuvering in tight traffic I was getting a bike that suited my preferences better in the 26" version.