I have a 1995 Quintana Roo Kilo with 650 Wheels. The bike was bought on a whim when I decided to do a triathlon. The Bike Shop Owner told me this was the right bike for me. I am not sure the exact size of the bike but it is a very small frame. I am 6’0" and 200 lbs. He explained that 650 wheels were more agressive and blah, blah, blah…
Anyway, I have decided to finally get a new bike and was curious if I would notice a difference in speed from 650 to 700 wheels.
Without getting into the whole 650 vs. 700 debate, it sounds like a better bike fit with the 700’s will make you faster.
If the fit of the bike were the same, the wheelbase the same, the trail the same, and the weight distribution the same, the only difference being the wheel size, you MIGHT notice the difference when starting from a dead stop. If any of those other things are different, then you’ll notice that FAR more than wheel size.
Give us a picture.
jaretj
I don’t want to see a picture of anyone who’s nickname is Hair Bear.
When tri bikes (QR) came out all sizes had 650 wheels. They also came with a 55/42 in the front and a 11/21 in the back.
No pictures… I do have a video
Based on the video, I would say the 700 wheel size will make an improvement.
Tom
Well, I was serious but that was a funny video.
If you are 6 foot tall you should be on a 700C bike. 5 to 10 years ago the thinking was different and in my opinion, flawed.
650’s are for short people like me.
jaretj