Electric Bikes - A fast road tire that can handle 50 mph
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morph999
03-12-09, 04:35 AM
I own an electric bike. I was wondering if you recommend a racing slick tire or tire that can handle 50 mph. Best one for the value. I don't race. I just use my bike for transportation but I wanted one that could handle at least 35 mph. It'd be nice if it was fast too.
Metzinger
03-12-09, 04:40 AM
all
gsteinb
03-12-09, 05:01 AM
wrong forum
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morph999
03-12-09, 05:14 AM
what happened? this isn't a joke
you have an electric bike in a road bike forum...fail...
patentcad
03-12-09, 06:03 AM
Technically, an electric bike might be considered cheating in this sport. Here's my electric bike:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/patentcad/ST1300-1.gif
I need a new tire, one that can handle 140 mph.
DieselDan
03-12-09, 07:57 AM
I'd worry more about the quality of the wheel at that speed then the tire.
VA_Esquire
03-12-09, 08:14 AM
I see your Honda ST and raise you my Harley.
patentcad
03-12-09, 08:21 AM
I see your Honda ST and raise you my Harley.
But Harleys are stupid. Wait. Strike that. V-twins are stupid. Stupider. All motorcycles are deathsleds, but I can't help it I love them.
what happened? this isn't a joke
you might want to try http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=258
waterrockets
03-12-09, 08:35 AM
50 mph != high speeds (unless you're crashing)
yeah at 50mph nearly any road tyre will not be the limitation nor will they spontaneously combust or explode at those speeds.
MrCrassic
03-12-09, 10:31 AM
I'm moving this to the Electric Cycling forum to avoid any further persecution and potential stupidity.
I would recommend a tire that meets all of these criteria: (there are several out there)
-made by a major tire maker, one that people trust
-relatively thick rubber, not as easy for small objects to penetrate
-not a skinny tire. 1.75 inch and up: your tire will cushion and protect your wheel better, and it will roll over small obstacles better
-slick or near slick tread.
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/Tire/michelin/country-rock/PRD_412624_151crx.aspx
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wheels/29er-tire/schwalbe/big-apple-29er/PRD_415431_1564crx.aspx
http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/TI401B46-Schwalbe+Marathon+Tire.aspx?sc=FRGL
http://www.ebikehub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=265
I've been able to pull 50+ mph on a regular basis on my bike.
The tires that I recommend are:
http://static2.biketiresdirect.com/imagesProduct/iksct-1.jpg
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/piksct/innova_swiftor_city_tire/pp.htm
You will need to use 24" rims... but these tires will take anything you give them...
countersTrike
03-14-09, 10:17 AM
Continental tire has a nice squared off slick- 16" tire- great holding on corners! Easily 50 mph, but they were factory; on a German EV. I could not get that model imported to the US. The rounder US compatible is pretty "squirelly" - just a plain mo-ped tire. Not safe handling at 50, but it will do it. If you can get that Continental slick model where you are - go for it!