Quote Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.
I'm not sure what your question really is- are you not liking the 700c wheels?

I've only ridden for about 10 weeks. The first month i was on a hybrid bike a girlfriend loaned me. It was comfortable to ride but I knew it was "technically" a bit too small for me.
I got my new road bike with 700 wheels and a higher seat, of course, a month ago. Yes, at first I felt too "high" (aside from my natural high at owning such a beauty!) and I felt it was a bit hard to control while I was riding "up in the air". I was pretty wobbly for the first week. But I got used to it after a week and now it feels totally great and my body is way more comfortable with the better proportions. Just make sure your saddle is not set low so that it keeps your leg bent a lot even when your pedal is at the lowest position. Your knees will develop trouble if your leg can't be close to straight at downstroke. Distance between low pedal position and seat is WAY more important than distance from saddle to ground. With 700c tires, you should NOT be able to stop and balance both feet on the ground while still on the seat.

Thanks Lisa. I appreciate your feedback. I guess what I'm asking is if I should give it more time to get used to the "high" feeling? I took her on a ride today for 80km or so and it felt fine but I certainly don't handle her as well as my previous steed. I'm just not sophisticated enough of a rider to determine if these wheels are the right size for me??? But I think I should give it some more time and get used to it.

Thanks again!