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Offline serafin

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20 inch front wheel
« on: November 06, 2009, 10:06:40 AM »
Question for everyone.  What is everyones opinion of the 20 inch wheel.  What are the pro's and con's?  Do you think this is a fad? 


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Offline don46

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Re: 20 inch front wheel
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2009, 11:07:28 AM »
first off, do I think it's a Fad, it was back in the late 90's early 2000's, yeah its come and gone.

Pros, hooked up great on hard pack, the tire had a larger footprint

Cons, heavier  bigger than a 21" so they didn't like ruts very well.

Today, I don't think there are many manuf. making tires or at least advancing the technology. If you want a bigger footprint look for one of the newer fronts, there are some larger than the conventional that should accomplish the same thing.

IMO, if they were such a great thing, every bike out there would have one.
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Re: 20 inch front wheel
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2009, 12:40:15 AM »
Primary use would be off-road racing. Larger side wall area just as an 18" rear vers a 19" rear. I would like to have one but man tire selection is lean.
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