I've ridden a 26" Atlantis, and I own a 61cm Toyo Atlantis. I also own a 26" vintage Stumpjumper which was set up similar to the Atlantis. There is a difference in feel, but as others have said it comes down mostly to inherent differences in the wheel size. I agree with others than 700c feels faster rolling on roads, but on rough stuff I like the feeling of being a bit lower. The 26"'ers take pot holes a little harder, but feels more sure footed in other situations.
But IMO, the 650b Atlantis hits the sweet spot. William On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 5:09:40 PM UTC-7, Eamon Nordquist wrote: > > If you look at the geometry charts, Grant does use slightly different > geometry for different wheel sizes (especially noticeable is differing HTA > and fork rake). I think he tries to tune the handling feel nearly the same > regardless of wheel size. Obviously, acceleration might feel different with > smaller wheels, but I bet they handle pretty similar otherwise. > > Eamon > > On Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:23:32 PM UTC-7, DarinM wrote: >> >> I have a 56cm, 26"-wheeled Toyo Atlantis that I've recently realized is >> too small for my 89cm PBH body (I know, way off). I've struggled with bike >> fit all 8-9 of my cycling years and didn't really think the "Riv fit" would >> work for me when I picked this frame up this summer. More recently, I >> bought a 61cm Bleriot on the list and it fits like a glove! I'm still >> happily riding the Atlantis, but can't help but feel like a 61cm frame >> would be even better. >> >> I really love the Atlantis and have it build up exactly as I like it. I'm >> quite sure the fit would be an instant improvement but worry that the >> quickness I like about the smaller wheels would be lost with the 700c >> wheels. I know their not fashionable and tire options are limited, but I >> think the small wheels work really well on this bike. >> >> Anyone ridden both wheel sizes and have thoughts on the difference? More >> likely to find someone who's ridden the 56 and 58, but maybe a 61, too? >> >> Darin >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
