Old 03-18-14 | 09:07 AM
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FBinNY
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

If when asking about wheel size, you're thinking about rotational inertia, the hub is always at the center so that doesn't change. OTOH there are subtle differences.

1- the larger the wheel, the slower the rotating speed, so that would argue for larger wheels
2- the larger the wheel, the higher the torque loads within the hub, so that would argue smaller.

Neither is enough to be a deciding factor in any way, so decide based on your overall preference regarding the bike as a whole.

But, if you're in a very hilly area, and plan to push the limit for input gear ratio (chainring/rear sprocket), the smaller wheel will effectively give you the lower gearing without doing so. Here the benefit of lower internal torque could be meaningful. This could make a big difference if you're also very heavy.
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