Talk:Touring bicycle

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[edit] 26" tyre availability

Very nice article, but i think the comment on the availability of 26" tyres is out of date. I think this article could do with expanding, but its difficult on a topic like this to avoid arguments over what constitutes a touring bike! GyatsoLa 23:21, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rolling Resistance and Wheel Size

"Rolling resistance is hotly debated; theoretically a 26" fat tyre (say 38 mm width) has less rolling resistance than a narrow 700c tire (28 mm width being typical for touring) due to lower casing deformation" -62.249.214.190

This is not supported by the rolling resistance article and contradicted by the bicycle wheel article. Is there a reference for this claim? -AndrewDressel 13:11, 24 August 2006 (UTC)