The small Truckers come with 26″ wheels. Are they any good?
I mean, don’t real road bikes always have 700c wheels? The simple answer to the first part of the question is YES, 26″ wheels are just fine. I’m glad to have them on my LHT—in fact, they were a selling point. The hefty build of the wheels and the ability to mount all-weather tires is a big plus, in my book. Also, 26″ wheels fit small-framed bikes better than larger wheels would because the risk of toe overlap is reduced. What’s toe overlap? It happens when the front tire and one of your feet collide, and it can happen when you’re making a turn. I’ve only had it happen once on my LHT, and that’s because I hadn’t mounted the front fender as cleanly as I could. It stuck out too far aft, and my toe clip tapped it. No harm done, no fall from the bike. Normal caution and good form will prevent toe overlap. Why did you chose the 42 cm instead of the 46 cm LHT? My main goal in choosing the size was to get a bike with the reach which would minimize shoulder and neck strain, and reduce the poten
