Originally Posted by v1nce
Ahhh, you guys are killing me ha ha. Yes, those posts have effectively refuted all i have said, i must now admit my defeat and hide in shame...
No seriously:
I would say small wheels look silly mostly because of what we are used to and the 'eye of the beholder'. I am sure when the safety bikes came about they looked very silly to Cyclists used to the Penny Farthing bikes. By now -knowing what i know- when i look at large wheeled bikes i think they look silly. Because in effect -for my priorities and my practical point of view- they Are! One day large wheeled bikes may look silly to a majority of riders. Not so likely, but i hope so!
As for the seasickness, well i'd say the B 17 (or similair saddle) is also more than fine. It lacks springs but is also very comfortable due to the Hammock design, flexing and leather.
Bottom line? Everything you say may be true, but I like larger diameter tires better, which is all that counts, for me, in the end.
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