Swapping to 26x3 from 26x4

Posted by Pristine_Ingenuity49@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 2 comments

Hi all,

I have a 2024 wired freedom.

The bike is great but it’s massive. It comes with 26x4 tires and I am in the process of throwing on 26x3’s. I have posted a picture with the front 26x3 while the back still has the knobby 26x4.

I wanted narrower smooth tires to make it look more bike like, quieter, and better battery life.

I wanted your input on 3 things before I swap out the rear:

1) does the bike look goofy with the smaller tires? Which looks better?

2) should I just go with 26x4 smooth tires?

3) I’m worried about a large fender gap with the smaller tires in the back, I was able to adjust the front, any tips on adjusting the back fender

The pics are of the new tire in the front, the bike with the new tire in the front, the bike with both old tires.

Thanks!

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Oui bonjour j'ai la même préoccupation et la même idée que vous Je vais devoir acheter un fat bike en 26,4 pour remplacer les pneus quand ils seront usés Je trouve que le sifflement des crampons sur le bitume gâche la fête de l'électrique En espérant que toutes les jantes acceptent du 26 3 Prudence sur la route

Pristine_Ingenuity49@reddit (OP)

So I went with the smaller tires and it was a great choice, quieter, faster, and better battery range. I also think it looks better. The one downside is that it lowers the bike a bit so I am more likely to catch the pedal on the ground when turning so I have to keep the pedals level