A fast road tire that can handle 50 mph
03-12-09 | 03:35 AM
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A fast road tire that can handle 50 mph
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.
03-12-09 | 05:03 AM
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Technically, an electric bike might be considered cheating in this sport. Here's my electric bike:
I need a new tire, one that can handle 140 mph.
I need a new tire, one that can handle 140 mph.
03-12-09 | 07:21 AM
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03-12-09 | 07:25 AM
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From: A Coffin Called Earth. or Toronto, ON
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you might want to try https://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=258
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03-12-09 | 08:00 AM
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From: A Coffin Called Earth. or Toronto, ON
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yeah at 50mph nearly any road tyre will not be the limitation nor will they spontaneously combust or explode at those speeds.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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03-12-09 | 09:31 AM
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I'm moving this to the Electric Cycling forum to avoid any further persecution and potential stupidity.
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03-12-09 | 10:18 AM
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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.
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wh...24_151crx.aspx
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wh...1_1564crx.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...e.aspx?sc=FRGL
-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.
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wh...24_151crx.aspx
https://www.mtbr.com/cat/tires-and-wh...1_1564crx.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...e.aspx?sc=FRGL
03-14-09 | 08:52 AM
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I've been able to pull 50+ mph on a regular basis on my bike.
The tires that I recommend are:
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/piksc...ty_tire/pp.htm
You will need to use 24" rims... but these tires will take anything you give them...
03-14-09 | 09:17 AM
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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!
