Touring bike: 26 or...
 

[Closed] Touring bike: 26 or 29?

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I'm thinking about building a touring bike for a bit of summer fun. Not for any hardcore touring, just a week or so here and there around Europe. What benefits would 29 inch wheels offer on a touring bike?

I've got my eye on the Surly Ogre frameset, but since I've got some spare 26 inch wheels in my shed I was wondering whether it was worth it.

I don't know how much difference it makes, but I'm 6'3".

Thanks.


 
Posted : 21/04/2012 4:03 pm
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do you mean a road bike?


 
Posted : 21/04/2012 4:26 pm
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26 wheel spares are available worldwide, 700c tends to be confined to Europe and North America, if that helps.


 
Posted : 21/04/2012 4:35 pm