Big-Boy Big Wheels Tested: Upsized Updates on the Injection-Molded Classic

Somehow, torque steer becomes fun when you're the one supplying the torque. The Big Wheel of  yore has grown up, featuring pneumatic tires, freewheeling front hubs, metal frames, and real friction brakes. They're still front-wheel drive, and they're still tail-happy, but you'll no longer burn through the front "tire." We tested three entries into what appears to be a burgeoning pedal-powered segment. Since this is serious fun, we also rode them around the office and recorded lap times—it seemed like the adult thing to do. (more…) from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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