My commute home is 4 miles with 500 ft climbing, nursery half way. I have the option of riding through various bits of woodland as well which is preferred over the busy roads where possible. 700x40ish would be manageable but would rather wider. Don’t think little wheels are the one.
Little wheels are ok as long as they are wide and geared for it but not everyone’s flavor. It is really nice in the rear to get the weight nice and low. I think a mixed wheel size is probably the right answer for longtails.
My commute home is 4 miles with 500 ft climbing, nursery half way. I have the option of riding through various bits of woodland as well which is preferred over the busy roads where possible. 700x40ish would be manageable but would rather wider. Don’t think little wheels are the one.