Are additional wheelsets worth it?

[sjj530]

HI -- I'm a long time biker but new to the eBike world. After about a month of research, I decided on the Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro @ ~$4200. Class II, Mid-drive (Bafang Ultra), full suspension. The bike comes stock with 26" x 4" fat tires. However, Biktrix says the frame can also take a 27.5" x 3" wheelset.

I bought the bike mostly for trails, and with the fat tires I could also do sand and snow, but I may end up riding mostly on pavement, where I think the knobby fat tires will be a detriment. Has anyone had any experience with swapping out the wheelsets? It would be fairly expensive but a lot cheaper than buying another eBike just for roads. Or is it just more trouble than it is worth? Any opinions?

Thanks!

 

[starrtech2000]

There will be a noticeable improvement in road feel and battery range when riding on roads if you get a smoother rolling, smaller tire. The lower rotational weight has a big impact on battery.

 

[HumanPerson]

HI -- I'm a long time biker but new to the eBike world. After about a month of research, I decided on the Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro @ ~$4200. Class II, Mid-drive (Bafang Ultra), full suspension. The bike comes stock with 26" x 4" fat tires. However, Biktrix says the frame can also take a 27.5" x 3" wheelset.

I bought the bike mostly for trails, and with the fat tires I could also do sand and snow, but I may end up riding mostly on pavement, where I think the knobby fat tires will be a detriment. Has anyone had any experience with swapping out the wheelsets? It would be fairly expensive but a lot cheaper than buying another eBike just for roads. Or is it just more trouble than it is worth? Any opinions?

Thanks!

couldnt hurt. try 27.5 x 2.3" road tires https://bicyclewarehouse.com/collections/27-5-bike-tires

 

[Tonerider]

I almost never go off hard surfaces, and put Hookworms on my V10. Battery range increased at least 30 % and feel and top speed are much better.

 

[sjj530]

I'm still new to the whole fat tire world. Can I replace my 26x4 knobby fat tire with 26x4 slicks? Do they even make such things? And if so, will they take a high pressure for riding on paved surfaces?

The alternate seems to be buying a whole new wheel set. Biktrix is happy to sell me a 27.5" x 2 7/8" wheelset for $399, which seems high. Especially since the wheelset doesn't include the disc rotors or the cassette. Would I have to swap the rotors and cassette from one wheelset to another, or do I just buy extra rotors and an extra cassette? As I mentioned, I'm a noob in this regard.

Thanks,

 

[Mcwick]

Getting 27.5 wheels is a no brainer. It would be having two bikes. Fat 26 for the winter and 27.5 for the rest of the time. The bike will handle much better on single trail with 27.5 x 2.8. If you only ride paved, you bought the wrong bike.

 

[sjj530]

Thanks for all the feedback, guys! The eBike is supposed to show up today. Chances are I'll put a few miles on with the fat tires and then decide to get the additional wheelset.

 

[Les]

HI -- I'm a long time biker but new to the eBike world. After about a month of research, I decided on the Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro @ ~$4200. Class II, Mid-drive (Bafang Ultra), full suspension. The bike comes stock with 26" x 4" fat tires. However, Biktrix says the frame can also take a 27.5" x 3" wheelset.

I bought the bike mostly for trails, and with the fat tires I could also do sand and snow, but I may end up riding mostly on pavement, where I think the knobby fat tires will be a detriment. Has anyone had any experience with swapping out the wheelsets? It would be fairly expensive but a lot cheaper than buying another eBike just for roads. Or is it just more trouble than it is worth? Any opinions?

Thanks!

My experience with ebikes is, if you feel a strong need to change something, consider where you are in the disposal life of the ebike, about two years of continuous service. You see, you still have to make a decision whether to keep the ebike or junk it base on the battery life and controller life of two and three years, respectively, give or take. I would stick to these times for overlap reasons with a new ebike. You can try stretching your battery to three years with or without diminishing power.

Start shopping for a new ebike a year ahead of your arbitrary deadline. This is a repetitive process, if you want to stay in the game. Trash the bike, if components are worn or sell it, working, to an unsuspecting newbie. All my opinion. Hit me.

 

[HumanPerson]

Good opinion Bassett. I'm in the mindset now of rolling slow like 9 - 15mph and enjoying the long range
from the battery. For sure the 52v 35ah and 60v 40ah batteries help too

BBSHD and Quality components .... FTW!

Ride Safe!

HP

 

[fyfa]

嗨——我是一名长期骑自行车的人，但对电动自行车世界很陌生。经过大约一个月的研究，我决定购买 Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS Pro @ ~4200 美元。II 类，中驱（八方超），全避震。这辆自行车配有 26" x 4" 胖轮胎。但是，Biktrix 表示车架也可以采用 27.5" x 3" 轮对。

我买这辆自行车主要是为了小径，用胖轮胎我也可以在沙地和雪地上骑行，但我最终可能会主要骑在人行道上，我认为多节的胖轮胎会造成损害。有谁有更换轮对的经验吗？这将相当昂贵，但比购买另一辆仅用于道路的电动自行车便宜得多。还是只是麻烦多于其价值？有什么意见吗？

谢谢！

 

[fyfa]

It's very easy to convert a bicycle into an electric bike

 

[fyfa]

Drive integrated wheel.
motor+controller+battery,all in the front wheel