Schwalbe Eddy Current: tire for mountain electric bikes

Schwalbe's new Eddy Current series for All-Mountain, Enduro and Gravity has been specifically designed for E-MTB, electric mountain bikes.

« The eddy current literally scatters dust: it allows you to quickly overcome ups and downs. » Promises a German equipment manufacturer that has developed a tire better suited to the specific performance of e-bikes and especially off-road models. The goal was to develop tires that would take into account their greater weight - usually 22 to 25 kg - but also the power of the electric motor, which can reach 75 Nm of torque, almost the same as that of motocross.

« Due to the higher loads, we borrowed strong cleats, larger rubber and wider width from trial and motocross tires. ”, sums up Carl Kemper, Associate Product Manager for MTB Tires. ” Added to this is a radical concept with different front and rear wheel sizes to guarantee maximum performance. “. Compared to the Magic Mary series, the pimple size has been increased by approximately 20%.

29 x 2.4 inches at the front and 27.5 x 2.8 inches at the back. According to Schwalbe, the use of a large-diameter tire at the entrance provides better flotation and maneuverability. The rear tire design better absorbs the power of electric mountain bikes, the 2,8-inch width provides better traction with powerful center studs. Available in a plus version, the tire has better damping properties and the side blocks further improve cornering grip.

An assortment that will gradually expand. “We will soon be selling 27.5" front and 29 "rear tires. ", Announced by Karl Kemper.

Integrated into the assortment « Schwalbe E-Bike Tires, the new Eddy Current tire, is due to go on sale this fall.

Schwalbe Eddy Current is the world's first E-MTB tire