tinozee wrote:The single wheel size for such a range of body sizes is odd. I would like to see a larger diameter road wheel and frames designed around them. Like 650 only 750.
What height and/or body weight would you see the benefit of heavier and weaker 750 wheels?
Curious what you believe the benefit would be? For off road, a 29er makes sense because it reduces the angle of attack of the tire surface due to a larger radius, but road disturbances are not an issue when riding on pavement...and of course acceleration is compromised with larger wheels due to moment of inertia which is important with racing and spirited group riding.
Conventions are normally derived based upon an overall demographic. Of course the original 26" mtbs were spawned from 26" cruisers and most know a smaller wheel is naturally stronger and lighter than a larger wheel for same materials.
I personally don't see a real upside to wheels larger than 700c for paved road riding and I am 6'1" and 175 lbs. For very small riders however I do believe 650c has some benefit however.
Further thoughts?