Originally Posted by
dougmc
How much extra weight are you talking? If it's 50 lbs more ... that's the difference between a 150 lb and a 200 lb rider.
My road bike (non electric, about 20 lbs) was perfectly happy with 700x23 tires and me, a 200 lb rider ... (though I do like the 28mm tires I have on it now better.)
If you want fat tires, get them for all the reasons people get fat tires for -- but unless your electric bike is like 100 lbs, I don't think there's any need to get fat tires just because of that.
Probably good advice.
While my bike may not be the norm yes it is just under the 100 lbs mark with twin motors and battery packs. Then add my 220 lbs and whatta have? O'yeah, I'm planning on draggin a doggy trailer behind me this year. It weighs 35 lbs and my doggy weighs another 35 lbs. Of course not all of the 70 lbs will be on the bike but 30% to 40% will be. And like most of the other weight it will be on the rear tire.
Also keep in mind there is a difference between "live weight" (you) and "dead weight" (equipment). Your live weight can shift and rise to help absorb bumps but dead weight can't. Small tires suck on ebikes I know I tried them (have them now and plan to change soon).
Bob