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Please explain wheel sizes to me
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11-07-2019, 11:52 PM
In the racing world, the gyroscope action effects how the bike is on "turn in". The larger the gyro the harder it is to twist or lean over. 17" must be the magic size. This is the reason for 2 15" wheels on mine instead of 17's like the rear.

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