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[D-Man]

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[CGameProgrammer]

For stability and handling, it's best to use a large front wheel. If you want a small drive wheel for improved torque, I'd recommend putting it in the rear so you can still use a larger front wheel.

 

[Stevil_Knevil]

Your head angle gets steeper. Quicker steering at lower speeds, but twitchy at higher speeds.

Interested, What would your scoot look like with a 20" rear wheel and no pedals?


-S

 

[Toorbough ULL-Zeveigh]

I've had the same thought.
And the same questions.

The drawback of putting a small wheel in the back is how to raise rear end back to normal pedal clearance height.
Hooking the pavement is not just annoying but can be a safety concern.
That's where a 29 inch fork comes in for the front I presume, to compensate for that.
If you don't plan to pedal much & they're just there for legal compliance then I suppose you could just go with short baby cranks.

 

[xyster]

To gain an extra 8% thrust, I use a 24" on the rear drive and the stock 26" front. Though not as radical as your proposition, I've had no problems with this arrangement.

 

[D-Man]

It's too late. I already did the welding!

Interested, What would your scoot look like with a 20" rear wheel and no pedals?

 

[TylerDurden]

The decal is my fave...

:lol:

 

[xyster]

It's too late. I already did the welding!

Looks like you have enough room for a dozen hubmotors now! Or more batteries....

 

[deecanio]

I am totally happy with my twenty's
although i did have to shorten the crank though or you will catch it when pedaling around corners - watch your derailer too.
my 26mtb now has 20's front and rear and handles really well - it feels like riding a bmx but with a full size frame.

cheers

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