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Old 10-16-17 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 12boy
One thing about small tires...3 weeks ago I was riding my brompton and got the front tire caught in a crevice on the street. Fell down and fractured my pelvis in 3 places so won't be riding for a while. The road was wet and/or I was careless but gravel and other hazards seem to be a bit more dangerous as wheel size diminishes.
Ouch. Thats a hard-earned real world observation, and certainly worth considering.
Get well soon.
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