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Old 10-06-2015, 01:10 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Actually larger diameter wheels are heavier and have higher moments than smaller wheels, keeping the overall diameter and width constant. But they do allow bigger brakes and better tire control, that much is true, and more important in competition.

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