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I changed my 500s stock tires to a smooth treaded tire and it is now very quiet. The difference is amazing. Out in the country with a tailwind it is almost silent at 20 mph. It has Schwalbe Marathon E-Plusses.

Schwalbe has just listed a new model ebike tire for 2022 https://www.schwalbe.com/en/tour-reader/al-grounder It has good ratings for protection (6/7), rolling resistance (4/6), road grip (5/6), off-road grip (5/6), durability (5/6). It has a moderate tread and comes three sizes: 27.5 x 2.35...

I would have bought bigger tires if Schwalbe made them in the "flatless" models. I wrote Schwalbe an email suggesting they make the Plus and E-Plus in 2.4, 2.6, 2.8 widths.

The Marathons and Marathon Supremes were on regular bikes. The Pluses and E-Pluses are on E-bikes so comparisons to the other two are difficult. The Supremes were 700x35s and rolled very easy, comparable to the Gatorskins I had before. The regular marathons are 26x1.75 and smaller diameter...

You can have both! Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus has high ratings in both categories(4.5/6 Efficiency and 6/6 Durability). I've been using them for a short time and they do roll well and haven't had any flats yet. I have had Marathon Supremes, Marathons, Marathon Pluses, and now Marathon E-Pluses...

Thanks for all the help, I ordered the Avid BB7 this morning.

Sorry, another question. Are these parts interchangeable as in direct replacements? In other words will the Shimano calipers bolt in where the Promax was with no issues?

Thanks for the info, the BB7 looks good

Thanks, I was leading toward the Avid

While replacing the pads on my Promax 310 front disc brake, I broke the arm that the cable clamp screws into. So I was looking for a replacement and so far the choices are a Shimano caliper for $35, an Avid caliper for $32 (I'm pretty sure the pads I just bought would fit), or an off brand for...

I changed the front tire out today to the Schwalbe and the noise difference is amazing. It is silent. 75 miles on the back with no problems. The back tire is 47mm wide, the front is 46mm.

I bought a 500 step-through. It was too small for a 5' 10" rider. I put a stem extender on it and it is a little small, but doable. https://www.amazon.com/TRIWONDER-Bicycle-Extender-Handlebar-Aluminium/dp/B01N24G2WH/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=stem+extender&qid=1618527068&sr=8-3 If the frame...

Update: I did a 6 mile neighborhood ride today and measured the Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus again. It is now close to 1 7/8" width. I have Schwalbes on two other bikes. My Marathon 26x1.75s are about a 1/16" narrower than specified. My Marathon Plus 26x2.0s are almost 1/8" skinnier than their...

Actually, the tube popped out in a small area that my hand was on so I caught it immediately. I thought the tube was oversized so I chalked it up to that. The tube said 2.4/2.0 and it was in a 2.2" tire for a few months, then stuffed into a 2.0" (1.8") tire. p.s. I just reread my caliper...

I bought a Ride1Up 500 and decided to upgrade the tires. My biggest priority is puncture resistance. I am already using slime tubes. The originals tires are Kenda Kwick Seven.5 in the 27.5"x2.2" size. The new ones are Schwalbe Marathon E-Plus in the 27.5"x2.0" size. The Kendas are a little...

I had the same question myself and this is what I've learned so far. I think LCD displays use various digital communication protocols and are paired with the controller such that it is difficult to even swap one LCD for another. The LED displays use analog signals such as 1 volt on the signal...

I ordered a 500 five days ago. I got the "it has shipped" email the same day. It just now shipped according to UPS. The estimated delivery is in three days, so eight days total.

Neither is listed as an ebike specific tire. Which tires can only be used on an ebike?

They are very comparable according to Schwalbes ratings

How would the Johnny Watts compare to Pick-Ups? https://www.schwalbetires.com/bike_tires/road_tires/pick-up They look similar on Schwalbes ratings scales, but very different pressure and load ratings. I might be near the top of the JW weight range for the back tire. (100-110kg) Road use only.