E-Bike Tire FAQs |
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Can I use E-Bike tires on my regular bike? |
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Yes! The same
certifications that our E-Bike tires receive from extensive safety and
durability testing not only make sure that they are ready to use on E-Bikes
makes them great for use on pedal powered bicycles as well. |
What is E50? |
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Like
ECE, E50 is Kenda’s own certification for E-Bike tires that have been
internally tested and approved for use on E-Bikes up to 50 km/h |
What is the ECE-R75 certification? |
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ECE-R75
is a certification given to tires that pass stringent safety regulations
governed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Due to the
increased load, torque and speed of ebikes, they are classified under the ECE
as mopeds in Europe which are governed at 50 km/h and must pass more stringent
guidelines than standard bicycle tires.
Currently
in the United States there are no specific regulations regarding tires on
E-Bikes |
What is the EMC casing? |
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EMC is our E-Mountain Casing. Thanks to a reinforced ply of woven fabric
and an additional layer of puncture protection, Tires with our EMC construction are built to withstand the
higher loads on the tire because of the heavier bike and the higher speeds and
torque at the rear tire. Tires with our
EMC are ECE-R75 certified and approved for usage on e-bikes up to 50 km/h |
Why does my tire have a moped label on it? |
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The
ECE-R75 certification requires tires with the certification to be labeled as
moped as the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe has categorized
E-Bikes up to 50 km/h under the same regulations as mopeds. |