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Old 11-20-11 | 11:12 AM
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LeeG
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Originally Posted by kevbo


Also, with normally only a 20" front wheel, curbs, potholes and suchlike are more of a factor for the smaller wheel...much as even a small stone can stop a skateboard wheel. If building for rough roads, I would consider taking an unconventional route, and using a 26" front wheel...it makes the bike only a few cm longer for a given box size. .

any thoughts on the reason for 20" front wheels? Is it for better sight to what the front wheel is about to hit?
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