Youll get a wide range of reponses here. With the different type of riding styles and expectations of the bike to perform those expectations there are several factors. I personally dont have any experience running oversized wheels, but I will say there isnt any application where you add form without sacrificing function, and vice versa. So, the basics would be as I see them:
Price - Get ready to pay with the initial purchase, and with tire replacement
Brakes - You may want to add bigger brakes or change to a single caliper as so to show off the bling.
Ride - I cant see taking away side wall and keeping a smooth ride, but with a small sidewall you should have quick handling characteristics.
Looks - their is nothing to dispute here, bigger wheels adds bigger bling.
Its definitely the latest trend with bikes. It reminds me of the fat tire phase where bikes ended up with a 300mm tire only to use an inch out of the center. In the end you just laugh about it, much like wearing a mullet and parachute pants.
,,,and by the way, we have curvy roads here also. Depends what part of the country you live in.
Price - Get ready to pay with the initial purchase, and with tire replacement
Brakes - You may want to add bigger brakes or change to a single caliper as so to show off the bling.
Ride - I cant see taking away side wall and keeping a smooth ride, but with a small sidewall you should have quick handling characteristics.
Looks - their is nothing to dispute here, bigger wheels adds bigger bling.
Its definitely the latest trend with bikes. It reminds me of the fat tire phase where bikes ended up with a 300mm tire only to use an inch out of the center. In the end you just laugh about it, much like wearing a mullet and parachute pants.
,,,and by the way, we have curvy roads here also. Depends what part of the country you live in.
