Why there are no (to my knowledge) electric bikes with 700c tires? All the ones I’ve seen use fat tires, what is the reason behind that? Cc @nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

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[–] 13 points 2 years ago (1 child)

You got it backwards. Fat tires have more rolling resistence. They're just more comfy to ride on

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Not just more comfy; the added resistance also means less likelihood of wobble at higher speeds. Since the e-bike helps less experienced riders achieve higher speeds, that extra stability can be important.

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