I'm looking at two nearly identical bicycles to purchase for 2009. They are the same manufacturer, same body style, same everything.. except for the rims / tire size. Since I would have to order either one of them, I'm not able to do a side by side comparison.

And yes.. these were questions I had from research done AFTER I left the bike store. They are 2010 models and nobody has them in stock yet.

I'm just not finding any clear information on the interwebs as to what the differences are between these two set of specs. Would appreciate any advise or information.

Bike one:
Rims - Alez 1000, 26", single wall, 36"
Tire - 26 x 1.95

Bike two:
Rims - Alez 1000, 700 cc, single wall, 32"
Tire - 700 x 38c

P.S. - the only other difference is the body color, one is grey, one is blue - and if the tires are not a determining factor, then well, of course.. it will be the BLUE one. The grey bike is nearly playa colored.. and I'm afraid it will be blend in with the dust.... !!!

Thanks much!!