Originally Posted by
bellweatherman
I guess I like the fact that you guys say that 700c wheels are alot faster than the 26" smooth MTB tires. And seems like some of you guys think that 700c tires are just as comfortable. Ugh. Was I wrong initially to want a 26" wheeled bike?
I just don't know that it makes a lot of difference either way, unless now and then you want something you can put some serious off-road knobbies or seriously narrow road racing tires on. I doubt that 700c are any "faster" than 26", for the same width tire on (basically) the same bike.
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