You test rode a Tikit, As Is, and had not yet made any adjustments to make it Fit You.
the contact points are all the same , saddle. bars and pedals, and all can be changed,
to make the fit Similar to bigger Wheel bikes ..
the gearing is just higher to spin the little wheel more often, to get you over the ground,
at a good clip..

Admittedly the urban Pothole may be closer to 16" around, than 29" around.


But if you are 3rd Guy on the 2 Bike rack on the front of the Bus , and you will be late ,
riding the bike all the way , or waiting for the next Bus, to Try again ,
there is another trade off, eh?