leamcorp said:.. it's really hard to pedal with the thicker knobby tire and even after changing over to slicks, its not same as my Scott Sportster with 700/28
In the 1990's they were derived from French numbering, and used a lot on Hybrid Bikes.What was this 700c initially made for, road bikes im guessing?
deardancer3 said:Rider age may have something to do with it too.
My Willingness to absorb road shocks versus the copay to medical providers was greatly changed by the use of bike "shock absorbers" .
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leamcorp said:I've noticed that most are using 26" MTB bike vs bikes with 700c wheels (hybrid/road). I had both and like the 700c due to faster speed. The shock/bounce doesn't bother me too much - but is that the reason? Just curious?
DIYed from the brake arms off a kid's BMX junker, just cut off and bolted onto the arms on this triangle.FeralDog said:Anyone know of an "adapter" if the brake shoes will not go down low enough to fit the 26" rims?
auraslip said:700c or 29ers will be faster because of the higher gearing the larger wheel provides. A motor can only do so many RPMS per volt, so a larger wheel would make for a higher top speed.
It's worth noting though that with large 2.5 tires a 26 inch wheel (like mine) has a larger diameter than a 700c.
Unless your resources are endless I would go with what ever you have. Unless your going to be running lead and you only have a road bike! That sort of load will squish a 700c road rim.
I have both on the same bike.. a 26" 2.35 rear schwalbe on my bike with a 700c front suspension fork. I figure why do I need a fat 26" tire up front with the suspension doing its thing? Not as much cushioning out back as a rear shocked bike, but like you say pretty damn nice. Rolls well and rides soft.Re: 700c vs 26"