King of Jester

newtouni said:

*To my uneducated uni eye, it looks like Eric is on a 24".
On a really step grade, wouldn't a smaller (20) wheel give
you a better mechanical advantage. Would the Jester Hill
even be possible on a 36"?*

I've done some informal comparisons between my 20" trials,
24" muni, and 36" Coker. On the 20..at least with trials
length cranks...steep hills are pretty awkward, and you
don't get much distance for each pedal stroke. For me, I
haven't noticed that much of a limitation on my 36". I
actually think the 36" is a bit easier for steep hills
because the balance point is more stable and it's a bit
easier for me to keep my balance when making progress a
half stroke at a time, i.e. push down, pause, push down,
pause, etc.

Just my experience, but I'm hardly a distance or
climbing veteran.

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The crank length has a lot to do with it. You have the same
leverage with a 20" with 5" cranks as a 24" with 6" cranks,
since the ratio is the same.

I had trouble climbing this one steep hill down the road
with my 24. However, once I learned how to control my body,
it prooved minimal problem.

Even with a 26, I'm sure it would still be possible to climb
even the steepest hill.

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