700C VS 650C?

On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:17:42 GMT, "Trailgalore" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

If two bikes have equal weight and components, except one has 700c wheels,
the other 650c, both raced by the same rider in a time trial, which one
would have an advantage, if any?

Dumbass,

Both. Or neither. It depends on whether you are a "glass half-empty"
type, or a "glass half-full" type, as they'd both do the same.

Though I'd want to see the rider who could ride two bikes at once.

Welcome to RBR.

Trailgalore said:

If two bikes have equal weight and components, except one has 700c wheels,
the other 650c, both raced by the same rider in a time trial, which one
would have an advantage, if any?

Dumbass -

Yes.

you're welcome,

K. Gringioni.

Try rec.bicycles.tech They eat that stuff for breakfast and generally will
not give a stupidass childish ADHD response. Of course the answer is like
politics, there is not an absolute answer.
"Trailgalore" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

If two bikes have equal weight and components, except one has 700c wheels,
the other 650c, both raced by the same rider in a time trial, which one
would have an advantage, if any?

As you can tell, that is not the brightest question in the world. For
most people the difference is trivial. Not only do you not give enough
parameters for the course, you also need to consider the rider too. The
reasons are that while the 650 on its own has less wind resistance, the
difference with frame and rider would very likely be unknown without
wind tunnel testing. In fact, that is your answer. Go to the wind
tunnel and then look at the course.

If you are trying to investigate your options for a purchase, get the
size that fits you best. If you are just bored, think of a better, more
specific question. What does your noodle tell you?

What do the pros ride in the Tour de France? My guess is the 700c. The top
team do extensive wind tunnel testing and if the 650s were faster they would
be using them!

cel

"Chris M" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

As you can tell, that is not the brightest question in the world. For
most people the difference is trivial. Not only do you not give enough
parameters for the course, you also need to consider the rider too. The
reasons are that while the 650 on its own has less wind resistance, the
difference with frame and rider would very likely be unknown without
wind tunnel testing. In fact, that is your answer. Go to the wind
tunnel and then look at the course.

If you are trying to investigate your options for a purchase, get the
size that fits you best. If you are just bored, think of a better, more
specific question. What does your noodle tell you?