Changing Wheels...Cube Bike?

[Deanjay]

I’ve got a Cube E bike and was thinking of changing my wheels for smaller chunkier ones. I believe the current ones are 29” And Schwalbe tyres.
What can I fit on this bike?

 

[Nealh]

You will need new tyre as well.
The next feasible size down is 27.5"/650B the O/A rim & tyre diameter is approx. 38 mm less, the drop out widths will then decide on how fat a tyre you can fit. A 26" rim/tyre is approx. 63mm less in diameter then 29".
Reducing tyre size then changes geometry and height, crank/pedal strike then becomes more likely on rougher terrain or turning esp if you are a leaner.
Saddle and bars will need raising as well.

 

[Deanjay]

Thanks Neeth! I’m new to the bike scene and have a lot to learn! I think on budget terms, could I fit wider tyres on this bike? The Schwalbe GT Tours are ok for the road, but feel hard. I’d like a fatter more absorbent tyre?
tha ks for your previous reply

 

[TobyAnscombe]

Assuming that you are just looking for comfort as opposed to any other reason then the first thing I would do is drop the pressure in the tyres. Changing wheels is not a small job and will totally change the geometry of the bike and probably not in a good way...

 

[Nealh]

I'm now more confused is the Op looking for different tyre width or actual wheel size ?