Originally Posted by
cargomama
Please tell me why the 700c would be better?! I did not expect the tires would make too much of a difference but that of course is my naiveté, please explain!
Not Better.. just more like the majority of bikes ..
It has restricted fit geometry result: toe / wheel interference when shortening the top tube/reach.
Terry bikes started adopting a 24" front wheel from other bike designs to make fit less wierd.
now with 11t cassettes smaller wheels on both ends (Bike Friday, 451 , 20" wheels)
Others, often done: Steeper seat tubes, shifting the body forward, putting more pressure on the hands..