No More Flat Tires! Tannus Airless Tires Review After 1 Year of Use
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- This is a follow-up review of Tannus airless tires, which I have been been using on my commuting bike for over 1 year now. I made the switch to tannus solid tires because I was tired of getting flats and wanted a complete puncture proof solution for my bike.
I have gotten a lot of questions asking how these tires are holding up, so here is a follow up video showing the tire conditions after 12 months of moderate use from bike commuting to long distance road bike rides.
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Part 1: Tannus Airless Tires Review | Installation & First Ride
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Part 1: Tannus Airless Tires Review | Installation & First Ride - th-cam.com/video/4r-foaSRt4Y/w-d-xo.html
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Have you thought of trying the "Run flat" inserts for tubless tyres?
You have triple protection - Tubless sealant + Tyre Tread + Run flat insert
Plus you also have the aditional option of adding a tube as a get out of jail free
@@hellopsp180 wouldn't the sealant make a mess when combined with it?
I had puncture on my way to work today, had enough of this and decided to order this airless tire. Thanks for the great review. 👍
Last year, I orderd Tannus tires after your review. Worst nightmare : they delivered the wrong product, and I could not get any response from them after trying by 2 different mail adresses, and social networks. I had to go through my Credit Card insurance to get my money back... Terrible customer service... I ended up going tubeless and have been very happy since and it made me learn many things on bike maintenance.
I'm sorry to hear you had such a bad experience, but at least you learned some bike maintenance skills and got your money back. I fortunately did not have any issues requiring me to contact customer support, but that's not good if they're not responsive, especially if the order is messed up.
@@TwoWheelCruise Exactly ! Now I'm a more confident rider for it :).
I'm a solid believer in tubeless for any tires above about 33-35mm. For road bikes, the options are more limited and more expensive. So these solid type tires give a good alternative. Was considering them on my road bike but they were out of stock, so got some gatorskins instead to try.
@Click Bait marathons are bloated tires for road riding. A 28mm is 100g per tire heavier than a matching tannus airless
After watching your dam ride video I ordered 3 32mm (80PSI) tannus tyres for the commute bike, I'm looking to reassure prospective employers that I won't be late for work. You using them for a year convinced me to give them a try.
Enjoy! It is nice not having to worry about flats or pumping up your tires.
One of the best cycling buys i've made, thanks to your first review. Every commuter should have them (mine has Tannus 26x1.75, very comfortable).
Glad you like them!
I added a Tannus to my senior citizen cruiser as a test. Mounting is a major effort, and I had to have my local bike shop step in. However I have no complaints about performance. Rides great and the freedom from flat worry is a pleasure. Not for gravel roads, however, as the manufacturer points out.
Thanks for the update on the tires. Definitely considering them as an option.😎
Great peace of mind while being out on the road. Not worrying about what's on the road and more focus on the beautiful terrain. Cheers!
Been waiting for this video!
This is exactly the vid I'd been looking for, especially since I read it can take around 50-70 miles for airless tires to get broken in. I've only experienced tubed mountain bike tires before and don't ride anywhere near what I'd like because the city I live in has so much debri. Getting flats is way too common, so I'll take any performance hits in exchange for the peace of mind. I'm also glad you covered gravel near the end because I was curious if it was only slightly rougher or _really_ bad, but sounds like trying out a pair of airless will be in my near future.
Hi to both of you. I appreciate your detail reviews of produce and the quality rides you and your wife take us on, I ride a giant dirt E pro Ebike. A Mountain Bike hard tail It is a 27.5 XL with 2.60 tubeless maxxiis. I ride it every where, Being a mountain bike I alway head off the road onto gravel when a car approaches me from behind. I will ride the gravel until the road is clear for me to start using the hard surface road. So most of the time i am riding on the gravel. Being a E-bike the gravel riding is quite easy. I love this bike. The only down side is the cost to replace the battery. $1000. I am looking into replacing the cells if possible for a cheaper alteritive when the time comes.
great video, indeed great videos! we are glad you like the product, cheers mate!
Good to hear your review.
Glad it was helpful!
Way above my pay grade. I've had Tuffy liners, haven't had a flat in 10 years on harsh city roads. Works for me.
Some great views of riding in Japan. I do not think I would want to ride 100 KM on solid tires but for commuting, it makes perfect sense.
Great review! Maybe im gonna use this for a while. 😁
The first Two Wheel Cruise video I ever watched was actually the one where you punctured twice on your commute home from work! Funny to see how far you've come since then
That was the breaking point for me haha
Perfect timing on the review, I watched your initial review and installation several weeks ago, and finally got a set (Tannus Semi-Slick 700x28mm). I just installed them today and can't wait to try them. One other thing, you mentioned the tire pressure issue, but most of the Tannus solid tires come with an option of Hard Regular or Soft. For their solid road tire That's usually 115, 100, or 90 psi equivalent +/- 5 depending on the exact tire you pick; Something to consider for comfort/terrain. I'm gonna get my new cleats on and go for a ride!
Enjoy! I haven't tried the softer time, but I'm curious how they compare
How did they work out for you?
@@jeremysart I love them they've saved my rides more than once, like when one particular thorn-shaped pebble lodged itself right in there. On good pavement I can't tell a difference, but the extra bit of vibration is obvious on gravel and those concrete-asphalt pebbly county roads. I prefer to ride on nice dedication bike paths at large parks though so that's not often an issue. I also have a suspension seatpost/handlebar for added dampening. I still haven't gotten around to ordering the softer tires, but I still think I will be worthwhile and will likely add them when I upgrade my wheels.
After riding close to forty years I decided to go tubeless on my gravel and MTB bikes. I'm glad I converted. Lower pressures mean more comfort and traction. Also haven't gotten any flats due to sealant sealing tire cuts. I agree that for road bikes with narrower tires there aren't as many options to go tubeless but that is changing. Every few months just add more sealant and you're good to go.
Tubeless is also really good lately.
Tubuluar for narrow road racing tires
Awesome. Watching from Manila, Philippines
I also like Gatorskin tyres for my road bike - no punctures for 3 years until I got one 5 minutes into a 50km ride when a small nail went through the middle of the tyre. Pulled in out, patched the tube and still going good a year later!
We were pretty sad to get our first gatorskin puncture today, but thankfully not due to the tire itself
Hey chris, be sure to take us to the olympic cycling events, especially xc mountain bikings..cheers bro
Wish I could go!
So close, yet so far.
Hi, thank you for your review! Some people say that Tannus becomes sticky and more resistant when the temperature rises in the summer. Did you feel the same?
been thinking of trying those semi-solid tires. Still takes a thin tube but you can ride them flat, control your air pressure, and enjoy your ride apparently.
I can't take the sharp vibrations you describe so I've goa have Some shock absorbing.
I got another product from Tannus - a tyre insert. So far so good.
Your videos convinced me to buy these tyres. Fitting them has probably been the worst and most infuriating experience of my life. Hopefully they are worth it!
Getting 'em on is tough, but then you don't need to worry about them for a long time.
I'm thinking about getting this, because my new work-commute is in an area with a lot of thorns (Phoenix, AZ) and nails and screws (construction / workshop areas).
cool tires i love the red
Those roads and that countryside look absolutely beautiful! I'd love to come and ride there someday. Cheers from Toronto!
Hey I'm from Toronto and it's great cycling here in Japan, although Tokyo is quite polluted. I wonder what it's like in Toronto. I picked up cycling after moving here. Aren't the roads full of potholes from the salty winter roads?
@@DevinJapan Most of the roads in Toronto are in bad shape from the harsh winters. Lots of potholes and cracks make it tricky to ride sometimes, and can be hard on tires and rims. I usually ride in the wealthy neighbourhoods, because the roads there always get resurfaced first - LOL
nice to here tey are great for you
TY Bless yall❣❣
Nice & Thanks :)
thanks friend, is there recommended mileage before you replace them no flat tires? I was planning to buy one and use them until the end of time but from your story of the flattening of rear tire (the tire material got reduced significantly? or was it simply squished/compressed kind of flattening?)
What PSI did you choose when getting these?
Some models have several choices. I'm looking at the 80 PSI version for my particular rims.
Well Nice solid tyre
Part 3 update pls. Thanx!!!
The Watermelon certainly does look glorious with those red tires!
I too used to look down on colored tires and now I'm in the process of putting pink Panaracer GravelKings on every bike that I own that can fit them 🤣
Your video from a year back actually made me heavily consider these airless tires. Really glad to see this long term follow up!
Might try these out on a commuter sometime. Current weapon of choice is the Marathon, a relatively bulletproof but heavyish tire
Not watermelon, 水火 ;)
Marathon's are great!
Any additional stress on the wheel given the rougher ride?
The tires do look phenomenal on your bike, perfect match, when you mentioned that they feel like 110psi I was like ouch 🤕, that’s super hard, it’s great on super flat roads but how often do we see those? I usually ride my rodies between 80-90psi, when at 100psi I was getting many flats, I use the roubaix armadillos on one bike and the continental grandprix 4000s II have performed fantastic on my weekend Trekkie Émonda but I wouldn’t mind trying Tannus if the opportunity presents itself, great review, thanks 🙏
I saw on their website that you can order the tires in different hardnesses, corresponding to different psi's :o
That’s great, thanks
buying these tyres is amazing.
It doesn't matter if it is Technically slower than tubes when you choose to ride slow already :D
The thing I can't understand that for as long as Tannus has had these tires on the market that they haven't been able to develop their rubber to have a softer ride. It's like they don't put any money into development.
Do you think it would be possible to drill holes at regular intervals (maybe every other spoke or something) through the side of the tire to reduce stiffness?
Awesome ride awesome tires. I need to get these. I can't stand flat tires.
I've got Tannus on my E-Bike peddle assist bike. unfortunately I'm having to go back to air tires, I'm losing 8-10 miles range on my battery because of rolling resistance. Shame I was getting used to the security of puncture free riding.
Just ride safe🚴♀️🚴♂️🚲
Always! :)
Maybe swap the front to back to offset the flattening wear of the rear tire, it will be a good upper body workout 😀 plus if frame clearance allows, a 32c or 40c could help with the drop in comfort if speed is not a priority.
Would if I could, but I think you have to destroy these when you take them off.
That's a cool idea.
I would install a Thudbuster seat post to take the edge off.
I'm putting a set on my e-bike that I built getting tired of flats even with good tires and liners I still get flats like crazy. I have front suspension and really good seat post to absorb some of that vibration and stiffness. Ordered 80 lb 700x40c on an e-bike build that will run 40 mile an hour. Even though I don't run those speeds very often. That's what I was worried about high speeds and I'm coming off. And I have a bad back so I hope not going to be much different than the tires I ride already
How are those tires working out for you? I'm considering doing the same. I have a 700c 28 rim but I can fit the 40s on there. I'm looking for something that I can roll 50 miles a day on and I'm so tired of getting flats. All the time getting flats. I live in LA and our streets suck ass.
@@jamesconnelly2544 I highly recommend the tires. I run over glass nails everything and doesn't even damage the tire. Now if you have a 19 mm rim it's going to be exceptionally hard to get it on then say if your room was 21 mm. But either way once they're on they are not coming off unless you take them off. No worries about high speed. I noticed a very small rolling resistance compared to air. But it's very small and if you have an e-bike it doesn't even matter. Listen you buy a tire for 40 to 60 bucks you pay 10 to 15 dollars for a tube. And during the life of the tire you go through a couple tubes so you drop over $100 for tire easily. It eliminates all that and I don't have to carry a patch kit a tools
flats come down to luck and area for 99% of people. I can't imagine riding on solid rubber but also I mostly ride on terribly paved roads and gravel so it might be different if you are just riding on smooth pavement, especially if you are used to just riding 23s or 25s, even 28s. I think for a dedicated daily commuter it makes a good idea if your terrain that you are riding on is smooth but other than that and even then... idk I think gatorskins with some inserts would be good for most people or just tubeless which USUALLY only fails from sidewall cuts. I guess I'm most curious about is how is the cornering on those types of tires?
I am wondering if you are still using the Tannus, since another 6 months have gone by.
I ride tubeless. They run out of air but level out with the loss. I can feel when they get soft and pump them up. It's about 1week.
I used to commute through an industrial area 15 years ago. I ended up riding on Specialized Armadillos WITH tire liners! It was THAT bad! I could have used these back then...
Thinking about getting them for my ebike. I wonder if they can handle the speed?
Have you ridden it on more gravel type roads? If yes, how was it? Was thinking of getting some for our gravel bikes.
Not so great for rough roads.
Nice, I used to use liners with mix results.
You should rotate the tires to get more mileage out of them, or are they destroyed when you remove them?
Pretty sure the only way to get them off is to destroy them..
@@TwoWheelCruise damn, that sucks.
I read countless reviews on these before getting them. The worst review said he rode 500 meters and walked back with the bike (it was such a bad ride experience) and the best review said something like, they have been using these tyres for 3 years and are on their 3rd set and would never go back to getting punctures. Who are we to believe when the reviews are at such extremes?
After trying one on the rear myself, it felt like the tyre had a mind of it's own, but I only did about 2.5 miles. The next ride I did 10 miles and it felt a lot better, maybe because the tyre was settling into the rim better or because I was getting more used to it. I'm keeping it on anyway, it's worth it to make sure I never get a puncture. I'm putting one on the front soon! I'm running the 26" x 1.75" version called "Razor Blade". Of all the bad and good reviews, I'd say the bad reviews are from people that can't tolerate the extra drag (I don't care because I've got a motor on) and they say the ride is harsher (not for me, on a Suntour NCX suspension seatpost, there's zero difference between this Tannus and the Marathon Plus (with Tannus Armour) I took off). Those two things are what is complained about the most, the drag and the harshness, neither of which affect me personally.
Good tires...where can one get a good tubular tyre without punctures
Did you try the Tannus Armor?
My tannus front tire is making a really weird loud claping/click sound when i hit a bump. As if some of the pins inside the rim are broken. I m a bit worried to be honest.... although never got a flat.... and the concept is awesome
Strange sounds are usually worth investigating more
what are you using to latch the pannier to the front of the handlebar?
Which grade of Tannus you're using? Is it soft grade?
I used tannus 700x23 for a time, but it was too harsh for me. I develop hip and knee injuries during the time I used it. But, I am a tall and heavy rider, 100 kg. Light rider using tannus for training in my area had no complains
I keep riding at the same weight, when it is cool enough at Sunrise. Currently it was over 90°F today at 5:30, and an hour later 97°F (32.22°C & 36.11°C). I do not enjoy riding in this heat, about 50 more days until I can ride as much as I want in the mornings. Knock on wood, if the global warming does not prolong the crazy high summer warmth we have been suffering. I haven't ridden on a 700x23 for a number of years, moved to 700x25 and then to 700x28, and did not notice much difference in speed on the downhills. Climbing yes, heavy feeling with the 700x28 gatorskin tire, but still manageable and more comfortable ride. I am about to try these on my Stealth KBO Hurricane eBike, replacing unknown brand heavy 700x32 with Tannus 700x28 tires size.
Yeah, it's possibly rougher with heavier riders, and I also wouldn't want anything lower than 25s
@@jrnamida5470 If you are not into racing, tannus works well for the peace of mind in commuting. For leasure and century long rides with time to make tyre repairs if necessary, I would prefer air tyres
Thank you for your comment - I had a painful ligament injury on my first long ride with Tannus tyres but couldn't be sure the tyres were the cause. A comforting confirmation that I'm not the only one to experience this. FWIW I'm a light rider (60kg).
...would be great with my bike here in the Philippines...great bike color combi
Red and blue :)
Question sir the ride is it more harder to ride ? It's hard to find good solid tires punch resistant. For me I'm running thicksliks 700c 25 there nice when solid full psi. Ouch ha ha ! And I mite change my satle.
Are you using the S1 or H1 version?
I am about 200 lbs. Soft, Regular or Hard? They are weight rated too. 700 x 23, 28 or 40? Would softer provide less resistance/more?
Hello Cruise. Are the solid tires more or less difficult to put on and take off the rim. Thanks.
John C. Bielik
Much more difficult haha
@@TwoWheelCruise ok, at least they will only have to be put on and taken off once.🙂
i like those
Got to see some homeward journey. Nice.
how safe are they downhill cornering with just some plastic beads holding them on
Ive been wanting these for years but now i dont really ride my bike anymore. I hate paying premium price for a tire just to get a flat.
What saddle do you use for your daily work commute?
Each bike is different. Nothing special.
what's the weight difference?
👍
Your ride might be a little more comfortable if you had front suspension plus a good suspension seatpost with seat
This is how tires were when bikes were first invented. Solid rubber tires with no air. Bomb proof, but definitely bumpier rides. Have you tried tubeless tires? They self seal & provide a smoother ride than solid rubber tires.
Only on MTB, never on gravel or road
My issue with tannus is that I've riding on Chinese £10 each tires for over 6 years with no problems, so why would i pay 5 times as much ?
was this the regular Tannus or the hard wheel Tannus tire?
regular
Did you get your dam card ??? Love the ride though. Good Journey present and future.
Sadly not this time
I considered using it, but never found one available around here. Having a puncture every other month is not fun.
try tubeless
@@YounanPhoto harder to find for a Brompton. 😬
I thought your chain was a black chain dude lol. I run tubeless on my bikes. I've never actually had a flat tyre - the cycling gods must be looking out for me.
haha our chains are a bit dirty 😅
Hi, can I ride these tyres on gravel route? Thx
No, I wouldn't.
Nope , I'm still with tubed tyres , Roads here in Tasmania are rough ,( even the concrete cycle paths ) plus on some of the mountain tracks I can't see the any advantage of airless tyres , Plus I have front shocks on two of my bikes and the newest bike I'm getting front shocks as I don't like running on lowered pressures .
Having watched your installation video, now I wonder how are you gonna uninstall them from the rims lol
I have a gut feeling a saw will be involved lol 😅
@@TwoWheelCruise I hope you film it then, would be epic😂
The weight & resistance of the tyre is negligible when compared to carring a puncher kit & tube !
You found a stapler in the tire?!
I bought a pair Tannus 700 x 28c hard for my road bike, first time ride today, need much more power on starting; speed cannot hold long; hard to keep 30km/hr speed. Not a good choice for fast ride.
Nope, they're not for speed. Good for me to get a better workout when riding with my wife though.
I really hope Tannus is reading these comments. I know a company should be proud of its products but it feels like they actively gaslight you when you provide constructive criticism or give honest feedback.
i kinda like this masochist tires
imagine riding it in the philippines
Visit blue lug Japan bro
@Two Wheel Cruise Well, if you had a bike with some shocks, the ride probably wouldn't be so bad.
That would help I'm sure
I'm so tired of punctures lately. Actually my tubes keep bursting around the valve stem.
Sounds like the rim tape isn't covering the edge of the valve stem hole very well. I cut a piece of old tube, put a small hole in the center, and push it over the valve stem to add some extra protection against wear on the metal edge.
@@oldcyclist5880 thanks, will try that. Have plenty of tubes😂
I’m so tired of getting a flat from a tiny little thorn. Maybe this is the solution.
I've ridden my road bike for 5k kms and no flat tire. If you just pump it to correct psi and avoid potholes it never happens. Or maybe I'm just fortunate...
What does kms mean? 5k isnt a very long distance
@@outtrigger 5k=5000
Riding skill, tires, and routes are all important, but sometimes it comes down to luck.
Not sure what you're saying. 5k is only about 15min on a bike at casual pace. Are you saying 5000 km? That's a decent stretch without a mechanical but its not just potholes. There's road debris. There's road construction method. There's municipal effort in maintaining safe road conditions, or the lack of. Where I live, there's cactus and goat-head spines that are notorious for destroying tubes. In the worst of the summer, the road surface temperature can exceed 60c. It literally melts, and sticks to your tires and bike. That heat transfers and wears out tires and tubes. A few months back, city workers were doing utility maintenance along a road. A box in their truck must have broke or opened, as behind them they dropped a mine-field of construction nails all through the bike lane. I've had a tubeless tire at 40psi blown open with a 3cm gash by broken glass. The simple reality is, if you bike, most of your troubles will be bad luck and you can't out-skill that. The best we can do is tech that minimizes its impact.
Fortunate that the roads you ride on are clean and we'll maintened. 😄
Around here there is always glass shards on bike lanes, left by drunk ones that shatter bottles, or just leave bottles to be smashed by passing cars. The debris accumulate on the side lanes.
I cannot imagine you riding a 100 km ride on this. Just got a bike with these on and it is intolerable. Two to three times harsher than my other CAAD10 while being at least 4 mph slower (with more effort). I literally got dropped by a guy i normally am faster than, especially on climbs. That's outrageous. Rolling resistance is similar to my knobby mountain bike tire, and 10 times less comfortable. I would have used it for training solo, but it is just so uncomfortable
Ah the missing part of the last video 🤣
I find them "squirrelly" at faster speeds.......and I ain't fast! I went back to Schwalbe marathons.
Hi there! I am always watching in NHK world TV. program call cycle around Japan.why don't you join their, I think it's ideal for you to do!😀
Haha waiting for their call.
I watch it too. I'm in England but love that show, especially Sumo
I love my Tannus ✌️😜💪🍀🍀🍀🔥🔥🔥 never flats … this is a tire for Armageddon 😂😂😂✌️✌️✌️
Just rethread them
It's tubeless for me.