Bike Forums - View Single Post - 700c vs. 26 in. wheels--any real diff in speed?

02-20-08 | 10:19 PM

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AEO

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From: A Coffin Called Earth. or Toronto, ON

Bikes: Bianchi, Miyata, Dahon, Rossin

the gearings for 20" don't force you to pedal real fast or hard. My folder has a 52T chainring and 11-34 rear cassette which is a nice range of gears to use.

I still prefer my 700c bikes though. Especially because of the range of tyres you can use and the ease of getting them.

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