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Old 11-27-2016, 11:19 PM   #10
Tritium
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Default i2 with knobbies vs x2

Hi, bumps and loss of traction trigger the safety slowdown on an i2 far more easily than an X2.

Since X wheels are larger and heavier than i wheels, you'll not have as much power on inclines if you are running them on an i, but you'll have 1-2MPH more speed due to the diameter.

On the X, you'll have a bit more oomf when running i wheels because they're so much lighter and smaller in diameter.

The incline slowdown is due to the fact that the X series was made for sporting, not commuting, and therefore, if you start going down a gravel/dirt hill too fast, your PT could potentially lose contact, be rendered uncontrollable, and eventually lead to a crash.

Also, congratulations on picking those up while they were on sale!

Cheers!


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