Don Wilson wrote:
>Someone knowledgeable of bicycle sizing's contribution
>to riding dynamics explain to me what Georgena Terry
>was trying to accomplish with what appears to be a
>front rim smaller than the back rim. See pick here.
>http://ebay.com/<blah>
We sell a lot of these, actually.
The main reason for the smaller front wheel is to permit a shorter top tube without excessive foot/wheel overlap, and without having to screw up the geometry.
The larger rear wheel permits the use of normal gearing components and gives a smoother ride.
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