Wheel Size ???

glennbo

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WHAT WOULD BE THE DIFFERENCE IF ANY IN SPEED IF YOU USED 20 INCH RIMS AS COMPAIRED TO 26 INCH RIMS (SAME SIZE REAR SPROCKET ON BOTH WHEELS)

APPRECIATE SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS PLEASE
GLENN

 

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msrfan

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You would gain accelleration but loose about 20% of your top speed.

 

glennbo

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Thanks Thats Very Interesting Would You Get More Gains In Speed Going Even Larger To Say 28 Inch

 

Dave31

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A smaller wheel diameter is like using a bigger sprocket. Using a bigger wheel diameter is like using a smaller sprocket.

So lets say we are using a 44t sprocket..

Smaller wheel diameter will give you more torque and less speed

Bigger wheel diameter will give you less torque and more top speed.

 

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glennbo

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Thanks Guys For The Info Planning On Another Build My Last One Was A 20 Inch Bike
Glenn