Originally Posted by
Leiniesred
26 inch wheel with a fairly common 2.125 is about the same circumference as a 700C X 25.
*shrugs* Same effective size if you ask me. I just get to soak up holes and can fearlessly smash into curbs with a 26 inch wheel. (I pay for that comfort in sidewall deflection when cornering and in weight, but hey I'm not RACING on my commute, so what difference does it really make?)
all true - but:
if you use small profile 1" tires on your 26" rims they are definitely smaller, with all that entails.
some people's commutes might be along highways or country roads (maybe yours is too - ?), in which case some - self included - would prefer 700s.
I realize commuting is not the TdF, but still nice to have the proper bike depending on the route.