Thread: Why such large wheels?
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Re: Why such large wheels?
bigger wheels=less rpms. so the bearings dont take as much abuse when its not a perfectly straight axle. and also a larger sprocket can be mounted.. in general a larger sprocket is harder to derail chains from.