Originally Posted by
Peterpan1
"I want the least rolling resistance and a good tire choice"
In most road conditions 26" have less rolling resistance with the same rim and tire choices. As far as tire choices go the 700C suffers from too little choice above 1.5", and the 26 suffers from too little below 1.5".
No way I will believe that, ever. I have smooth Panaracers and Michelins on my MTB. Very good yes, as responsive as my 700C tires, nope.
If 26 inch wheels had less rolling resistance you need to come up with some type of proof to make a believer out of me.
I wonder if TDF riders will all switch to 26 when they hear of this.