I would think that the fast spin up of small wheels would be an attractive proposition to fixed and ss riders.
Not necessary with fixed wheel due to the flywheel effect that push the pedal round.
With a smaller wheel - less flywheel effect thus required more power input.
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Not necessary with fixed wheel due to the flywheel effect that push the pedal round.
With a smaller wheel - less flywheel effect thus required more power input.