This was not
a newsletter submission, it was an offering on the discussion
forum. There was a question about wheel sizes. Kevin's response
reproduced here because it contains vital information. Photo
from Buccaneer 200, April 17.
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Looks like Kevin
chose the 700s for the brevet.
650 vs 700
by Kevin Bruce
I have both a 700 and a 650 bike. I do
not prefer one over the other and will not take sides in what
can become a passionate debate. That being said, here are my
thoughts on wheel size by way of direct comparisons:
Speed: 700
Comfort: 650
Agility: 700
Stability: 650
Climbing: 700
Descending: 650
Impressing girls: 700
Carrying the groceries: 650
That's all you really need to know in order
to make a decision on which wheel size to choose.
Plus an afterthought
from Chris Cullum:
At my house the best way to "impress
girls" is to be "carrying the groceries", so your
mileage may vary.
May 10, 2010 |