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24" x 3" Tires
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/intbikes_detail.php?id=896
Specifications:
Color(s) Boy's: Black Metallic, Girl's: Pink Metallic
Size(s) 15" frame (24" wheels)
Frame Schwinn aluminum cruiser-style frame
Fork Rigid hi-ten unicrown
Crankset Cold-Forged Steel, 44t chainwheel
Bottom Bracket One piece
Pedals Steel platform
Shifters Shimano Revo twist shifter
Freewheel Shimano 18t
Chain KMC Z-410, black
Rims Alloy 36H, black with brushed sidewalls
Tires Kenda 24" x 3" smooth rolling
Front Hub Schwinn Protanium Mini Motor with alloy shell, 24v, 250 watts
Rear Hub Shimano 3-speed with coaster brake
Spokes UCP steel 14 gauge
Nipples CP Brass
Front Brake Alloy Linear Pull
Rear Brake Shimano Coaster hub brake
Brake Levers Alloy (front only)
Handlebar Classic Cruiser steel
Stem Alloy A-Head
Grips Schwinn Protanium Leather w/ Foam backing
Headset NECO 1-1/8" Alloy A-Head
Saddle Imitation leather with spring base
Seat Post Steel, 27.2 x 300mm
Seat Clamp Alloy clamp
Battery Schwinn Protanium lithium polymer 10 AH battery, charger, integrated into frame tank
I use the 24" x 3" tires on my bike and I can assure you that these tires give more traction than you would imagine possible on a bicycle. Given the lighter weight of an electric bike and the width of these tires I suspect you approach the cornering abilities of real full sized motorcycles and it makes the need for suspension much less because the extra inch of tire related suspension makes the road comfortable.
Will all electric bikes one day carry 24" x 3" tires?
...or will suspension be the preferred way to solve the problem? The advantage of not needing suspension is that it's cheaper to build.
One of the nice things about the 24" x 3" tire is that the outside diameter is the same as that of a 26" tire, so as long as your frame is built wide enough for it you can swap these wheel / tire combinations back and forth on the same bike.
http://www.schwinnbike.com/products/intbikes_detail.php?id=896
Specifications:Color(s) Boy's: Black Metallic, Girl's: Pink Metallic
Size(s) 15" frame (24" wheels)
Frame Schwinn aluminum cruiser-style frame
Fork Rigid hi-ten unicrown
Crankset Cold-Forged Steel, 44t chainwheel
Bottom Bracket One piece
Pedals Steel platform
Shifters Shimano Revo twist shifter
Freewheel Shimano 18t
Chain KMC Z-410, black
Rims Alloy 36H, black with brushed sidewalls
Tires Kenda 24" x 3" smooth rolling
Front Hub Schwinn Protanium Mini Motor with alloy shell, 24v, 250 watts
Rear Hub Shimano 3-speed with coaster brake
Spokes UCP steel 14 gauge
Nipples CP Brass
Front Brake Alloy Linear Pull
Rear Brake Shimano Coaster hub brake
Brake Levers Alloy (front only)
Handlebar Classic Cruiser steel
Stem Alloy A-Head
Grips Schwinn Protanium Leather w/ Foam backing
Headset NECO 1-1/8" Alloy A-Head
Saddle Imitation leather with spring base
Seat Post Steel, 27.2 x 300mm
Seat Clamp Alloy clamp
Battery Schwinn Protanium lithium polymer 10 AH battery, charger, integrated into frame tank
I use the 24" x 3" tires on my bike and I can assure you that these tires give more traction than you would imagine possible on a bicycle. Given the lighter weight of an electric bike and the width of these tires I suspect you approach the cornering abilities of real full sized motorcycles and it makes the need for suspension much less because the extra inch of tire related suspension makes the road comfortable.
Will all electric bikes one day carry 24" x 3" tires?...or will suspension be the preferred way to solve the problem? The advantage of not needing suspension is that it's cheaper to build.
One of the nice things about the 24" x 3" tire is that the outside diameter is the same as that of a 26" tire, so as long as your frame is built wide enough for it you can swap these wheel / tire combinations back and forth on the same bike.
