Originally Posted by
jeffy1021
I thought smaller wheels fare better on hills, am I misinformed?
There is some misinformation out there about smaller wheels climbing better. Some howlers out there:
Originally Posted by Bike Friday
Small wheels climb better due to a smaller diameter that needs to be rotated.
-I have NO idea what this is supposed to mean in physics terms.
Originally Posted by 1984 Olympic Men's Road Race Gold Medal winner, Alexi Grewal
Tests have shown that up to 16 mp/h, the small wheel is more efficient that a big wheel. Between 16 and 33 mp/h there is little difference. Over 33 mp/h the gyroscopic effect of the big wheel makes it more effective. Most folks do not go over 33 mp/h.
-"Tests?" What "tests?" Show me the money.
Originally Posted by Peter Moore, professional bike mechanic at Abbotsford Cycles
Reducing the weight of rotating parts, especially wheels, is doubly useful, as you effectively have to lift them up twice!
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