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The Rex Wheelie's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], and [[King Dedede (Air Ride)|King Dedede]]. Since it relies on a wheel to propel itself, it does not float above the ground as stars do. This renders it more susceptible to ground hazards such as the magma in [[Magma Flows]] or the snow in [[Frozen Hillside]], decelerating and messing with its handling more than it would stars. However, it also gains the aid of [[Boost Panel]]s and activates switches without the need to touch the ground with a charge. As with all bikes, it does not glide in the typical sense, but instead jumps. That is, it gains a sudden increase of speed when going airborne--much less than its fellow bikes--but cannot steer or alter its trajectory to the point almost all stars can. | The Rex Wheelie's most standout features are shared with all bikes--[[Wheelie Bike]], [[Wheelie Scooter]], and [[King Dedede (Air Ride)|King Dedede]]. Since it relies on a wheel to propel itself, it does not float above the ground as stars do. This renders it more susceptible to ground hazards such as the magma in [[Magma Flows]] or the snow in [[Frozen Hillside]], decelerating and messing with its handling more than it would stars. However, it also gains the aid of [[Boost Panel]]s and activates switches without the need to touch the ground with a charge. As with all bikes, it does not glide in the typical sense, but instead jumps. That is, it gains a sudden increase of speed when going airborne--much less than its fellow bikes--but cannot steer or alter its trajectory to the point almost all stars can. | ||
Aside from its unique bike properties, the Rex Wheelie's most prominent attribute is its high top speed of 31.36 mph (50.48 km/h). It also is an extreme heavyweight, with high offense | Aside from its unique bike properties, the Rex Wheelie's most prominent attribute is its high top speed of 31.36 mph (50.48 km/h). It also is an extreme heavyweight, with high offense and defense. However, it has very poor handling, slow charging, below-average acceleration, paltry [[Boost]], and jumps only short distances. Unlike the [[Bulk Star]] and the [[Wagon Star]], the Rex Wheelie actually just has average HP (slightly higher than the Wheelie Bike).<ref>[http://airride.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%B9%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC '''Rex Wheelie''' on ''Kirby Air Ride'' Speedrun Wiki (JP)]</ref> | ||
It can be used effectively in [[Air Ride]] courses if handled well and played to its strengths, but generally does poorly in navigating [[City Trial]] due to its loose control. For [[Stadium]]s, it has at best a fair chance in [[Vs. King Dedede]], [[Destruction Derby]], [[Drag Race]], and [[Single Race]], but will almost inevitably fail in [[Air Glider]], [[High Jump]], [[Target Flight]], and [[Kirby Melee]]. | It can be used effectively in [[Air Ride]] courses if handled well and played to its strengths, but generally does poorly in navigating [[City Trial]] due to its loose control. For [[Stadium]]s, it has at best a fair chance in [[Vs. King Dedede]], [[Destruction Derby]], [[Drag Race]], and [[Single Race]], but will almost inevitably fail in [[Air Glider]], [[High Jump]], [[Target Flight]], and [[Kirby Melee]]. | ||