i think it is a 50/50 between the bike and skill. each person will have there own preference. i like having all my bikes able to put out extra torque even if i have to a smaller tire on the back to make it have that extra bit of torque i want. some winters i have driven around with a 20" rim on the back and a 26" on the front just for the extra torque. plus it lowers the center of gravity and i could keep my feet on the ground when rolling.