I’m short, so I don’t like that trend. It also seems like the more stuff you’re “rolling over” the smaller your contact patch will be, so the less traction you’ll have.
Anyhow, probably doesn’t matter to me since those aren’t the kinds of bikes I buy.
merc@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
Or 26 inches, ye olde mountain bike standard. Are they putting 32 inch wheels on road bikes now?
TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 3 months ago
no, gravel and mountain bikes. it’s for increased traction and rollover.
merc@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
I’m short, so I don’t like that trend. It also seems like the more stuff you’re “rolling over” the smaller your contact patch will be, so the less traction you’ll have.
Anyhow, probably doesn’t matter to me since those aren’t the kinds of bikes I buy.
TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world 3 months ago
yeah that’s not how it works. you have more traction, more control, and more speed. it’s superior.
but people just hate it because it’s new and different.