Thread: Value or De-value - larger "diameter" of rear tire on a recumbent Trike
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Old 11-24-20, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Leisesturm
Bada bing bada boom boom boom!!!*
*albeit with a small quibble ... the gear range isn't higher on both ends. The gears are higher on both ends. A bad thing. However, a too high, low gear, because of a 26"/700C wheel, can be remedied relatively easily. A too low, high gear, because of a 20" wheel takes things like 60T chainrings to address. Not for the faint of heart.
I'm not sure the big diameter tire is something I really need. However, I would love a bit of suspension on the rear end to ease my "hard tail" on
bumps .

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Scubaquarius (alias, not "da" mechanic)
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