thanks to everyone who was helpful, all my searches didn't turn up any good info on the smaller wheel bikes (other than why not buy them, they're cheap! haha). i just realized (due to the losing teeth comment) that landrollers almost have bigger wheels.
@ttakata73 - yes i read some info on getting a bigger chain ring to make it faster, i will definitely be looking into that!
i think i will be going with a citizen tokyo