Just as the title says really. I've noticed on my bike even going down steady gradients and not hitting the limit the e bike definitely doesn't build speed up like the acoustic bikes' do. Is this normal? It will still build speed up but doesn't free wheel like the other bikes. I've had it on my maintenance stand and both wheels spin nicely. Just wkndering?
Do E-Bikes freewheel slower?
- Thread starter Bongofish
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No
It's the hub that freewheels
It's the hub that freewheels
Do you by any chance have huge super soft compound tyres fitted and run them at low pressures?
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- #5
No. The only thing I can think of is that the tyres are the nobliest I've ever road. But the bike just came with them. Don't get it then as it defiantly doesn't freewheel like my acoustics. My acoustics get carried away on any kind of downhill slope. My e-bike I'm pedalling a bit on slight downhills just to keep momentum
My money's still on your tyres.
Please tease us more with subtle discription of them but no actual details.
Please tease us more with subtle discription of them but no actual details.
I'll second that - you rolled away so quick in FOD, I was on the brakes a lot on the Levo.
If I wasn't such an utter bike geek your pic would probably be absolutely no help at all but since I've read the spec list on the E-Sentier it actually does.
Your bike came with Maxxis Minion DHF Maxx Grip, 3C/TR/DD, 27.5” x 2.5 tyres. Same as my Sommet.
They're very heavy (and so are the tubes Vitus spec) and very draggy.
Swap them out for something faster rolling and lighter and go tubeless.
Your rims are already tubeless ready so it's as simple as taping them adding valves and sealant.
In doing the above you'll drop 3lb off the weight of the bike and transform it from draggy and unresponsive to faster rolling/acelerating and more nimble.
If sticking with Maxis Dual compound is faster rolling and Exo casing is easily tough enough for most riding but saves 2-300g over DD casing.
Your bike came with Maxxis Minion DHF Maxx Grip, 3C/TR/DD, 27.5” x 2.5 tyres. Same as my Sommet.
They're very heavy (and so are the tubes Vitus spec) and very draggy.
Swap them out for something faster rolling and lighter and go tubeless.
Your rims are already tubeless ready so it's as simple as taping them adding valves and sealant.
In doing the above you'll drop 3lb off the weight of the bike and transform it from draggy and unresponsive to faster rolling/acelerating and more nimble.
If sticking with Maxis Dual compound is faster rolling and Exo casing is easily tough enough for most riding but saves 2-300g over DD casing.
What terrain? I'm guessing a mixture of roads and off-road but what sort of off-road surfaces?
This is very noticible when I'm riding with larger friends on regular bikes
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- #16
Everything from tarmac to muddy fire roads and slightly muddy trialls. Won'ttake the ebike touddy fields or anything but will take to dry trials and fields. Also will be used on wet roads at times.
Hmm... it's really up to you to choose then as I don't know how much grip or how much of an off-road tyre you're really after.
You can't really fit anything properly narrow as your bike comes with 30mm internal rims so really you're looking at choosing something 2.3-2.5
For the rear a semi slick like a 2.3 Maxxis Minion SS in Dual comp/exo is a really versatile pretty fast rolling and fast mud clearing tread for the rear and tough enough for most riding but lightweight. they'll handle proper technical all weather riding under a decent rider.
You 'could' try one on the front too, but they're not really a directional front tyre as such. They corner brilliantly even in damp/soft conditions, infact much like the DHF (what I'd pair one with) but only if you lean the bike over properly onto the edge tread rather than steer sat up if you get what I mean. you may want something more directional but still fast rolling which takes you into larger XC style tyres. and I have to admit I cannot personally make any recommendations in that category as it's not what I ever ride.
If you have a good LBS ask their advice. most decent bike shops stock tyres for exactly the sort of mixed use you seem to be wanting. Just try and avoid cheap heavy tyres.
You can't really fit anything properly narrow as your bike comes with 30mm internal rims so really you're looking at choosing something 2.3-2.5
For the rear a semi slick like a 2.3 Maxxis Minion SS in Dual comp/exo is a really versatile pretty fast rolling and fast mud clearing tread for the rear and tough enough for most riding but lightweight. they'll handle proper technical all weather riding under a decent rider.
You 'could' try one on the front too, but they're not really a directional front tyre as such. They corner brilliantly even in damp/soft conditions, infact much like the DHF (what I'd pair one with) but only if you lean the bike over properly onto the edge tread rather than steer sat up if you get what I mean. you may want something more directional but still fast rolling which takes you into larger XC style tyres. and I have to admit I cannot personally make any recommendations in that category as it's not what I ever ride.
If you have a good LBS ask their advice. most decent bike shops stock tyres for exactly the sort of mixed use you seem to be wanting. Just try and avoid cheap heavy tyres.
DaveMatthews
Well-known member
Giant Fathom E+ and it rolls downhill fast. No complaints and glad I have hydraulic brakes.
"Maxxis Minion DHF Maxx Grip, 3C/TR/DD, 27.5” x 2.5 tyres "
Sticky downhill tires that are fast when you're pinning it on something steep. and feel like dragging a chain everywhere else. New tires will solve your problem
Sticky downhill tires that are fast when you're pinning it on something steep. and feel like dragging a chain everywhere else. New tires will solve your problem
Wiltshire Warrior
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NO mine freewheels faster than normal bikes downhill - I would imagine due to the extra weight
check your brakes- they coulld be rubbing and you wouldnt notice
check your brakes- they coulld be rubbing and you wouldnt notice
Except he's already said the wheels turn freely on his workstand
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