Originally Posted by
makeinu
Myth: Small wheels are dangerous because they are more likely to fall into potholes and stop short, sending the rider flying.
Fact: No. Wheels do not fall into potholes at speed, they mostly sail over them (falling mere centimeters for every meter traveled forward at even moderate cycling speeds). Moreover, naturally occurring potholes do not have tall steep edges like curbs, so there is no reason to expect a wheel that has fallen in to stop as opposed to roll out as if going over a miniature ramp. ...
Count me as another who disagrees with this. This time of year (fall), the leaves have turned a beautiful orange, and the potholes have all been fixed. Life is good. By March, freeze and thaw cycles will have caused cracks to open into wheel-eating craters. The worst will be six or more inches deep and have very steep sides. I definitely need to be more cautious in the spring with the small wheeled bike. It's not enough to keep me off the bike, but it is a real issue.
Speedo