12.5 inch wheels

[kdog]

Does anyone run 12.5" wheels on a standard mountainboard? These are the smallest bike wheels. I've looked around a little but can only find them on 2 &3wheeler boards. I haven't really thought it through but there seems to be some potential benefits to having larger wheels-
Better rough terrain handling ( my main desire)
Lower rolling resistance
Access to the bike market for tyres rims etc
I guess the draw backs might be
Quality of this size tends to be low.
turning or handling issues
Custom hubs and potential axle extentions.
Anyway, I'm vaguely thinking of trying it out
Anyone know anything about it?

 

[bowlofsalad]

Does anyone run 12.5" wheels on a standard mountainboard? These are the smallest bike wheels. I've looked around a little but can only find them on 2 &3wheeler boards. I haven't really thought it through but there seems to be some potential benefits to having larger wheels-
Better rough terrain handling ( my main desire)
Lower rolling resistance
Access to the bike market for tyres rims etc
I guess the draw backs might be
Quality of this size tends to be low.
turning or handling issues
Custom hubs and potential axle extentions.
Anyway, I'm vaguely thinking of trying it out
Anyone know anything about it?

Sorry I can't answer your question, but I am pretty curious. What exactly is the appeal of a 'mountainboard'? This is compared to an upright bicycle, maybe a folding one.

 

[kdog]

Well it's pretty sweet... The best way to describe it, remember when you were a kid rolling down a hill on your bike carving back and forwards.. Or if you've waterskiied, cutting across the wake or like freeriding compared to road riding.
If you can skate then it's all over once you try an Emtboard!
Upright bikes are for grannies or the Dutch ha ha!

 

[LEVer]

Bajaboard uses 10". With custom hubs and decks, I don't see why it won't work. You must use dual motors to help with steering.