Originally Posted by
thehammerdog
For the science people can a 26 inch wheel ever be as fast as a 700c wheel? I just got off my 26 inch gravel grinder "elite" 1994 mongoose drop bar heavy steel beast and as I flew down the trail alone wondered just how faster would I be going on a 700c bike?
so does size matter? What is the science.
curious if anyone knows
I'll say any perceived benefit or detriment from your perspective will be overwhelmingly psychological.
Look at the testing around wheel size at the elite level. Narrower tires should present less area for wind resistance and thus be faster, right?
Testing concluded that wider tires are faster, and that drag is less of a factor
when the rider is more comfortable, and thus performing better.
Get a 29'er and report back with results.
