Why the small wheels though in all seriousness?
Getting the riders closer together in the team pursuit was considered advantageous. The small wheels take about 10% off the distance from one rider to the next.
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Getting the riders closer together in the team pursuit was considered advantageous. The small wheels take about 10% off the distance from one rider to the next.