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The Endurace has clearance for bigger tyres. A mate is riding his in winter with studded tyres and full mudguards (with P-clips), yet it's still a proper fast road bike.
700c is just a really big wheel on a 46, and IMHO it really makes sense to go for a 650 or even a 26". I've been through the "gf bike build" (she's 5'3''), and if I were to do again I'll definitely avoid the 700 wheels.
Lolo-
I know what you're saying but 700c just gives so many more options. I just built some 650c wheels for her singlespeed and i'm already regretting it because tyres (probably should of gone 26"). It's a good point though and i should look at the varying wheelbases to help me decide (as the list now feels endless).
Regarding the ability to take a rack and guards i'm starting to think these are not things i should get to hung up on as there are always clips/clamps etc.
jono84
You mean 650b?
I've realised i linked the wrong bike, she was looking at the ultimate not endurance. Now i'm looking at the endurance i can see it takes wider tyres and is fairly light, hmmn...