That Kwiggle looks like a great bicycle but seems to me made specifically for transportation in the confines of a city after a bus or train takes you there.
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The larger the wheel diameter, the further it can travel over one revolution of the wheel. To find that distance in inches, use this formula, as it will give you the circumference of the wheel: (from radius) C=2pi×r where r is half the diameter.
For a 26″ wheel, this would be 13″. Thus: C=2×3.1415×13. As a result, you would get C=6.283×13=81.68. For each revolution of a 26″ wheel, it will travel 81.68 inches. The wheels distance of travel will always be its circumference. Because of this, the larger a wheel is, the faster a vehicle may go for a given rpm. There are limits though, and drawbacks.
A larger wheel is harder to accelerate and resists axis changes more, which means they hinder steering. Also the larger the wheel, the easier it maintains speed, which can increase highway range. The larger wheel rolls over larger obstacles easier, making for a smoother ride and less energy lost overcoming the obstacle. - Owner at Mitchell's BikeWorks
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Not saying one design is better than the other as each has their own pros and cons. What matters is that Kwiggle meets yours needs and most importantly that you have fun riding it. Any bicycle is better than no bicycle at all. It’s gets you out of the house and promotes good health. Well, as long as you don’t get run over by a big truck going down a hill with no brakes.
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