What are the most basic factors that affect a stability of the bike? And if so is it more stable if it the value was larger or smaller(example; larger wheels more stable)

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Bike width(From left to right when viewing as a rider) ?
paddle height from ground?
overall height?
Bike length (from back wheel to front wheel)?
Tire width?
Tire radius?
Suspension?
Longer chain shorter chain?
The different connecting metal pipes between front and back wheels?

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I’m no expert at bike stability, But I would imagine tire mass effects it. the more mass you have, the more mass can produce a gyroscopic effect. So more tire mass means more stability. (The mass would have to spin with the tires)

I’m not an expert and this is just my assumption.

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