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Old 06-05-09 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Bombadil
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Also given the same diameter tire, the ride is a bit rougher on a 20", due to the shorter spokes not having as much give in them. I address this by using 1.5" tires and my long wheel base RANS with steel frame has more flex that a steel frame upright bike does.
Oh, and the 3" thick foam cushion seat helps a bit too!
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