13-01-2010, 10:56
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Re: Wheel size considerations
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Originally Posted by jvriezen
What are teams thinking of in terms of wheel size and style? Larger (e.g. 12 inch) wheels have a shorter wheel base due to the need to have their centers closer together, but allow for lower kicking mechanisms while still having enough clearance to go over the bump-- specifically due to the smaller wheel base.
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If you want a lower kicking mechanism with a smaller wheel, you can use brackets like those in the KoP to mount your wheels lower than your frame. Though a shorter wheelbase isn't always a bad thing.
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