Higher tpi means that more thinner threads are used in the plies vs. fewer thicker threads. So higher TPI means thinner, more supple walls and (potentially) lower rolling resistance. Puncture resistance relates to tread compound, and any under tread layers and/or belts.
@@e-BikeLife I've been told the lower thread count, 'thicker' threads "should" be more resistant to punctures. Also, they tell me on this tire, (the Origin 8 you have), the lower TPI comes with a wire bead vice the soft type you've received here. I'll let you know how my installation - with the Tannus Armor too! - turns out. *soon*
Do these tires work great against big screws and nails on the road? I’ve getting a lot of flats from these big screws on the road even with flatout tire sealant. I’ve been considering maybe getting some good new street tires that are restaurant to big punctures
Don't know of any tires that will do what you are asking. Tannus Armor is what I would suggest. See my video th-cam.com/video/K_E4F2-nFjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AqDyUk7puDPYlFci
As requested , thoughts on Tannus Armour tire inserts. Finally had the time to install the Origin 8 Supercells along with the Tannus Armour puncture protection foam inserts. A few short rides brings the following conclusions. First regarding the Origin 8s. I like the ride better than the Rads Juggernauts. They're quieter and smoother. Plus I like the look better. I did not experiance the self steer many have mentioned occured in their first 20 miles or so. When I switched out the tires I also added the Tannus Armour. Installation was easy on the second tire , the first being more difficult. I watched the Tannus utube install video before doing the second one. Following their advice helped alot. When all else fails , follow directions. As far as how Tannus affects the ride , my opinion's value is lessened by the fact that I swapped tires prior to install so my comparison isn't apples to apples. I like the ride of the new setup better , but can't say for sure which new component is responsible . What I can say is that I like the security of knowing that I now have a substancially less chance of a flat than without the Tannus. I had 2 rear wheel flats in 2 weeks on long rides in the Florida Keys in the spring that were not additions to my positive experiances of the day. Faced with dealing with the flats roadside in 90 degree weather with that direct Florida sun baking me into the asphalt I opted both times to call for transport to a bike shop for repair. The ride on the Overseas Highway , even in the heat is awsome as long as one can maintain speed and get the breeze. A forced stop , after exertion , is very unpleasent. After the second flat I started looking for protection , and decided to try the Supercell , Tannus combo. I'll be back at the Keys riding in less than a month , hopefully safe from flats.
@@ArnieandJo Tannus sells a kit with 2 inserts and 2 matching tubes . At the time of purchase they only had presta . I needed schrader so I got the inserts alone with the plan of buying tubes on my own. It was hard to find info on what tires to get especially since what Tannus recomended is not an available size. I settled on 26x2.5-3.0 which work well.
I just put some of these on about an hour ago. Found it strange that the videos said that the insert needed to be trimmed, but there were no markings on them as shown in the videos. I installed them as is and in my very short test ride they feel great.
@@e-BikeLife The Tannus directions as far as compatable tube sizes and when to trim are vague and confusing. They do provide the info , but it's difficult find. That said they do tell us that trimming for 26x4in tires is not required. In 2 weeks I'll be down in the Florida Keys again and will test out the Supercells and Tannus. My favorite ride is the round trip between Big Pine Key and Key West. It's usually 70 miles. I bring a second battery. Its a beautiful ride , but not one I wish to have a flat on.
I put those on and lowered the pressure to 17psi, thinking it would be a bit softer ride, but blew out the bead and ruined the tire. Next time I will have the 20psi max.
Thanks for this. This tire is the solution for me for long highway trips. The only thing is, from what you say, I might not like the handlingl This would be too bad, because with the factory tires I love the handling. The only way to know is to take a chance and put out the dough.
Those new tires look flimsy. My heavy duty fat tire YunSCM street tires are much sturdier. They arrived in a large box and it would be impossible to fold them up. I installed quick links on my drive chain so I can remove the chain when taking off and on the rear tire. Also, I removed the derailleur guard to make it much easier to tighten down the rear axle bolt.
My freego now has Shinko SR 421 trail 3 x 16” motorcycle tires ( yes 16 inch on a bicycle 20x4” rim ) and tubes on, rides sooooo much better and not as many flats, very happy
We ride on 80% paved type trails and 20% red Crusher road base in ColoradoSprings. Did you feel like you increased speed with smoother tires. Wife and I are really tired knobby sound.
There is full on winter here with lots of snow, so I'm not sure tires like this would fare well on that, but for summer they seem awesome. It might be a bit annoying to swap them every season though, but it's tempting.
Hi, good vid. That street type tread looks very good. I’ll be curious how they perform through time. I subscribed and will watch your previous vids. I’m 65, soon to be 66, and ordered a radrover for an August delivery. Thx again.
mocarverThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. Just turned 68. Had mine for two years. Yep, we’ll see how these tires fair over time. It seems that everyone who has mounted them raves about them.
Well... that is a bummer. I think I would try these out. i had heard good things about Vee Tires in the past and the reviews are very promising. if you try them, please come back and share with the channel. amzn.to/3UvvIG6
Don't like presta valves, can't check pressure with regular gauge, the batt powered pump shown has digital gauge and shows pressure results in progress
So , as I mentioned before , great video , especially since I have wanted to install these exact tires on my Rad. Checked your link to where you purchased your Origin8s and they're out. As is every other supplier I could find. But I had some unbelievable luck and found someone on a privite selling app within an hours drive selling exactly what I was looking for . New and half the price. What luck! Also from the comments on this video I learned about the Tannus Armour product which I ordered and will try. My big reason , aside from a quieter ride was to try and change to a less flat prone tire setup. I'm excited to try the new tires with the Tannus foam inserts. I'm enjoying the channel, keep the vids coming.
Way cool! You need to promise to leave a comment about the Tannus. I’ve been looking at them, but it says you need a smaller tube, and I just bought those new ones. Adding up to a whole boat load of money.
@@e-BikeLife Promise. Just have to figure out what size tube I need. I purchased from the Tannus site and they were out of Schrader valve tubes. I figured I'de buy tubes from the bike shop but I cant seem to find the size spec on thier site. Maybe it will be on the box or I'll call a Tannus dealer thats not to far away. I had taken the Rad down to the Florida Keys this spring. Beautiful place to ride but I was getting flats constantly. Going back in the fall , hopefully less flat prone.
Have you had a chance to ride on compact gravel or hardpack dirt trails with these tires? Because every once in a while you just run into those conditions. Thanks.
I'm curious about that bag with the orange trim on that rear white back rack in the background. Where did you get it, what brand is it? I just bought the orange KBO and looking to color coordinate.
@@e-BikeLife I have and subscribed the other day. I make Unboxing videos and do review videos also. My HIMIWAY ebike videos get a lot of views. A lot of curious people interested in ebikes.
Good idea to have 5-8 16-18” zip ties because the foldable beads will walk the tire off the rim as you walk the bike. With the tire tied in multiple places, the tire won’t walk off the rim. It does make fixing flat a lot easier on the trail!
chongyang sand storm .. about 35 bucks installed on my seeker 26 I mainly ride on street and not on gravel or dirt ... street tire is much much better for my usage
Hi, just found your channel today. Great videos! I'm getting my first ebike soon (not a Rad though), and was excited to find your videos to local trails in Yakima. Thank you for sharing.
A hair dryer will help with reshaping those crumpled tires, heat them up before mounting them. Don't get them too hot, that can deform them, get them on the rim, pump a little bit of air in them, then heat them so the take shape, let them cool down, them get them up to their max prssure.
They are ammo boxes that I converted. You can see them here amzn.to/3JPMKb0 and this is the video I made about them. th-cam.com/video/6nmruqhZeIE/w-d-xo.html
Good morning this video that you made was so good I have a question for you the orange square boxes on your back rack where did you purchase those I am very interested in those the tires are awesome I told my friend about him he has a 26x4 tire and I recommended them to him hopefully he'll buy them but those orange carry boxes on the side I want to purchase those where do I get those
@@VMH721 I just want to clarify that those are not bicycle "panniers", they are cartridge boxes that I attached to the rack with several heavy duty zip ties after drilling holes at various locations. You may be able to come up with an attachment system that is even better.
M MIller Thanks! And, thanks for taking the time to connect. I use Final Cut and I have Pixel Film Studios Adventure Production Pack installed in the app.
Do you know what the dimensions of your fat tire bike are? I'm wondering if such a bike would fit in a 2016 honda civic sedan. Perhaps the tire would need to come off and the back seat folded down?
Do they roll any better than the off road tread? Recently got a fat tire ebike and IV noticed when I stop pedaling the don't roll as easy, does the smooth tread help any?
@@joeblogs318 I just looked them up on Amazon amzn.to/3EVhvuV Phew! Be prepared. They are really spendy now. They weren't cheap when I bought them 3 years ago, but now....
@@e-BikeLife yeah I'm in the UK tho IV seen them on eBay for around £40 but apparently there £30 a set in the local bike shop. It's just to improve the range because once I stop pedaling and the motor cuts I don't coast aslong and the nose is crazy it sounds like a tank lol I do alot of cycling on the towpath you see so ofroard isn't a concern
Those supercell are so expensive here where i live. Im very keen to experience the rave about road tyres. As much as i like climbing hills with my fatty, the rolling resistance goin downhill really annoyed me. Tight on budget, i ordered Veroli Uno road tyre which have tis waffle like patterns. but i cannot find any reviews about those tyre here :( . the closes review i saw was under comment section when someone mention about a good "no brand" tyre with waffle pattern. Cant wait to test them.
Very good video with instructions and I particularly like that you mention when fitting the rear wheel back into the correct position that it might be a tight fit when you first do this. My bike rear wheel, 20x4 inch, has been removed a few times and it is a VERY tight fit and I am thinking of getting a tool that would enable me to widen/open the forks a little to facilitate an easier installation of the rear wheel. Have you tried this?
TPI Explanation: Threads Per Inch (TPI) The number of threads that cross through one square inch of a single ply of the tire's casing. Lower TPI gives better puncture, cut and abrasion resistance but is heavier. Higher TPI conforms better to the terrain, offering a smoother, more comfortable ride while reducing the weight of the tire.
birddogThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. Interest observation. I was concerned that I had inadvertently put the skewer in backward, but after looking a multiple images, I noticed all were the same way.
debating an ebike with a fat tire or a regular tire. Is there a large weight difference between the two? Also don't like the extra road noise with the fat tire. Always a trade off. What do you recommend for road riding, a fat or regular street tire?
As you know, the choices are all so personal. I rode that bike for two years the last several months with fat street tires. I just bought a Cube Kathmandu 45 625 that has tires half the width 2.25 inches because I ride on pavement the vast majority of the time.
Great video. When removing the rear wheel, I would recommend that you not remove the rear axel bolts completely from either side. They just need to be loosened. It keeps the the other parts from getting lost and actually aids when putting the wheel back on. You only need to remove the hex screw from the axle keeper. Also your fender support wire should not be attached to the axle keeper hex screw. There is another hole in the frame for the fender support wire. I just stumbled on your videos and I always learn something with each one. Keep up the good work.
More rad videos.. keep hope alive .. great video.. I see ur have the white straw for ur spokes .. I have the orange .. 💪🏾as the video gets longer I see u pimped out the Cadillac-Rad..
Hi Dave, thanks for the question. I no longer have the bike, so, unfortunately, I’m unable to tell you how they currently are. When I sold it they were looking good with a few hundred miles on them.
Good video. Thanks. I was actually looking to see where I could get the Origin 8s. Will be doing the same thing on my Rover. My understanding on TPI , Threads Per Inch. The lower the number the less thread , but they are thicker. Lower TPI number = more puncture resistance. Subscribed.
@@richardstevens5961 I'd be happy with the concept, *if* I was also told the thread was aramid or kevlar. This is something manufactures don't seem to be utilizing on fat tire (26 inch specifically) designs yet. If you've got better information I'd appreciate your update and reference. Thx!
Hi Arnie, hope all is well. I'm moving to replace my tires 1,800 miles to super cells. In your opinion, will these tires last longer than the rads oem? Keep up the good work, enjoy your videos
Wow! 1800 miles! impressive. I'm afraid I would only be guessing, as I never went anywhere near that many miles. I was always testing new tires. But, my guess would be the Origin8s, just because of less rolling resistance.
I had the same questions too. From my understanding, the 30tpi are the most puncture resistant b/c they have the most give. This "may" also mean they wear the worst, but I have no proof of that, especially with all the different tire compounds used. It's confusing and not well explained.
@@3eyei-hattrick so ur telling me I’m not getting a flat in months wasn’t because of the higher threads per inch 120tpi and I should go back to the 30tpi in which I had 3 flats in one week. Hmmmm so the $50 tire is better then the $100 tire. And tpi mean nothing in the real world. Yeah u trigger me. Stop talking when u have 0 clues wtf u talking ‘bout!!!
Your brake handles are on the wrong sides. The front brake should be on the right, like all motorcycles, and the rear on the left. The front brake is the most important and most people are right-handed.
Interesting perspective. I’m 70 years old. Been riding bikes with hand brakes since I was ten. All of them had the front brake on the left. In fact, after a bit of research, this popped up: “In the U.S., the law requires that all bikes are sold with the left hand controlling the front brake, and the right hand the rear brake.” I hope you live elsewhere.
@@e-BikeLife I think it's rather a question of safety. Most people begin riding bicycles at a young age. Then later in their lives, they will ride motorcycles on the streets. When (not if) an emergency happens and they need to brake hard, they will have the reflex of pulling the left lever, which will do absolutely nothing to slow them down as it is the clutch on the motorcycle. So, I think that common sense dictates which side the main brake should be on a bicycle. You can also check around the mountain bikes of experienced riders and you will see many of them have long ago switched the brake cables on their handlebar levers. I know what the government says, but do you really think that it does things for our own interest? Have they EVER done something that isn't ultimately for their own interest? I'm 68 by the way. Cheers! 👍
@@e-BikeLife The other way round everywhere else, If I lived here, I would switch them around, I don't understand the yank mentality of having everything arsed about compared to international standard, light switches are up for off in UK and Australian households
Ebikesin usa=Pretending the save the environment while looking rich Asking others if it's their only form of transportation If they have a bike different than yours.....
Well I have had these tires for 3 years with an honest 8000 miles on them and they just dont wear out the juggernauts would look rough at 750 miles and in the trash at 1200 .
@@ArnieandJo I know! But for real, you obviously are doing fine on your own. That riveting video of unboxing a rubber tire with the poetic "I thought it would come in a box" is sure to win you an Emmy!
Higher tpi means that more thinner threads are used in the plies vs. fewer thicker threads. So higher TPI means thinner, more supple walls and (potentially) lower rolling resistance. Puncture resistance relates to tread compound, and any under tread layers and/or belts.
Alright! Thanks for that clarification!
@@e-BikeLife You're Welcome!
Also, where did you buy those tires? Every place I have checked is OUT!
@@e-BikeLife I've been told the lower thread count, 'thicker' threads "should" be more resistant to punctures. Also, they tell me on this tire, (the Origin 8 you have), the lower TPI comes with a wire bead vice the soft type you've received here. I'll let you know how my installation - with the Tannus Armor too! - turns out. *soon*
Do these tires work great against big screws and nails on the road? I’ve getting a lot of flats from these big screws on the road even with flatout tire sealant. I’ve been considering maybe getting some good new street tires that are restaurant to big punctures
Don't know of any tires that will do what you are asking. Tannus Armor is what I would suggest. See my video th-cam.com/video/K_E4F2-nFjQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AqDyUk7puDPYlFci
Whats that orange reflector tape you have around your wheels? Sure like the look!
I’m sorry, it’s been so long that I no longer remember.
@@e-BikeLife No problem- sure looks sharp
As requested , thoughts on Tannus Armour tire inserts. Finally had the time to install the Origin 8 Supercells along with the Tannus Armour puncture protection foam inserts. A few short rides brings the following conclusions. First regarding the Origin 8s. I like the ride better than the Rads Juggernauts. They're quieter and smoother. Plus I like the look better. I did not experiance the self steer many have mentioned occured in their first 20 miles or so. When I switched out the tires I also added the Tannus Armour. Installation was easy on the second tire , the first being more difficult. I watched the Tannus utube install video before doing the second one. Following their advice helped alot. When all else fails , follow directions.
As far as how Tannus affects the ride , my opinion's value is lessened by the fact that I swapped tires prior to install so my comparison isn't apples to apples. I like the ride of the new setup better , but can't say for sure which new component is responsible . What I can say is that I like the security of knowing that I now have a substancially less chance of a flat than without the Tannus. I had 2 rear wheel flats in 2 weeks on long rides in the Florida Keys in the spring that were not additions to my positive experiances of the day. Faced with dealing with the flats roadside in 90 degree weather with that direct Florida sun baking me into the asphalt I opted both times to call for transport to a bike shop for repair. The ride on the Overseas Highway , even in the heat is awsome as long as one can maintain speed and get the breeze. A forced stop , after exertion , is very unpleasent. After the second flat I started looking for protection , and decided to try the Supercell , Tannus combo. I'll be back at the Keys riding in less than a month , hopefully safe from flats.
Wow! Thanks for sharing your reaction. What size tubes did you use?
@@ArnieandJo Tannus sells a kit with 2 inserts and 2 matching tubes . At the time of purchase they only had presta . I needed schrader so I got the inserts alone with the plan of buying tubes on my own. It was hard to find info on what tires to get especially since what Tannus recomended is not an available size. I settled on 26x2.5-3.0 which work well.
I just put some of these on about an hour ago. Found it strange that the videos said that the insert needed to be trimmed, but there were no markings on them as shown in the videos. I installed them as is and in my very short test ride they feel great.
@@e-BikeLife The Tannus directions as far as compatable tube sizes and when to trim are vague and confusing. They do provide the info , but it's difficult find. That said they do tell us that trimming for 26x4in tires is not required. In 2 weeks I'll be down in the Florida Keys again and will test out the Supercells and Tannus. My favorite ride is the round trip between Big Pine Key and Key West. It's usually 70 miles. I bring a second battery. Its a beautiful ride , but not one I wish to have a flat on.
I put those on and lowered the pressure to 17psi, thinking it would be a bit softer ride, but blew out the bead and ruined the tire. Next time I will have the 20psi max.
Good luck with the new one.
The stock knobbies on most ebikes, are bicycle tires. I will be switching to street tires in about 700 miles.
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I'm over 66, daily ebiker. I pay my mechanic coworker to build my ebikes and put tires on. I fix the flats myself. Happy 4th!
Thanks for this. This tire is the solution for me for long highway trips. The only thing is, from what you say, I might not like the handlingl This would be too bad, because with the factory tires I love the handling. The only way to know is to take a chance and put out the dough.
Those new tires look flimsy. My heavy duty fat tire YunSCM street tires are much sturdier. They arrived in a large box and it would be impossible to fold them up.
I installed quick links on my drive chain so I can remove the chain when taking off and on the rear tire.
Also, I removed the derailleur guard to make it much easier to tighten down the rear axle bolt.
He's like Mr. Rogers if Mr. Rogers was into fat bikes. And I mean that as a compliment.
Thank you! I’ll take any compliment gratefully!
My freego now has Shinko SR 421 trail 3 x 16” motorcycle tires ( yes 16 inch on a bicycle 20x4” rim ) and tubes on, rides sooooo much better and not as many flats, very happy
I like the way you casually changed those tires.
Terry SmithThanks for taking the time to connect. I’m a pretty relaxed guy, usually😉
We ride on 80% paved type trails and 20% red Crusher road base in ColoradoSprings. Did you feel like you increased speed with smoother tires. Wife and I are really tired knobby sound.
Yes, though it has been 4 years since I made that video and I no longer ride a fat tire bike, so my memory might be fuzzy🤣
Are there the tires that you got from Amazon I have a electric bike to And I'm trying to find good road tires???
Yes they are
There is full on winter here with lots of snow, so I'm not sure tires like this would fare well on that, but for summer they seem awesome. It might be a bit annoying to swap them every season though, but it's tempting.
Great point!
Nice detailed video and very helpful.
Thanks from Sydney, Australia.
Hi, good vid. That street type tread looks very good. I’ll be curious how they perform through time. I subscribed and will watch your previous vids. I’m 65, soon to be 66, and ordered a radrover for an August delivery. Thx again.
mocarverThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. Just turned 68. Had mine for two years. Yep, we’ll see how these tires fair over time. It seems that everyone who has mounted them raves about them.
Great video thanks. I would love a pair but it looks like Amazon no longer carries this tire. Any suggestions? Thanks
Well... that is a bummer. I think I would try these out. i had heard good things about Vee Tires in the past and the reviews are very promising. if you try them, please come back and share with the channel. amzn.to/3UvvIG6
Wouldnt tipping the bike over put stress on the shifter and get air in the brake lines?
I've never had that experience. I wonder if other viewers have?
Originate Devistators for me. They make good tires for the Rover - highly recomended!! Ride on brother!!!
Don't like presta valves, can't check pressure with regular gauge, the batt powered pump shown has digital gauge and shows pressure results in progress
So , as I mentioned before , great video , especially since I have wanted to install these exact tires on my Rad. Checked your link to where you purchased your Origin8s and they're out. As is every other supplier I could find. But I had some unbelievable luck and found someone on a privite selling app within an hours drive selling exactly what I was looking for . New and half the price. What luck! Also from the comments on this video I learned about the Tannus Armour product which I ordered and will try. My big reason , aside from a quieter ride was to try and change to a less flat prone tire setup. I'm excited to try the new tires with the Tannus foam inserts. I'm enjoying the channel, keep the vids coming.
Way cool! You need to promise to leave a comment about the Tannus. I’ve been looking at them, but it says you need a smaller tube, and I just bought those new ones. Adding up to a whole boat load of money.
@@e-BikeLife Promise. Just have to figure out what size tube I need. I purchased from the Tannus site and they were out of Schrader valve tubes. I figured I'de buy tubes from the bike shop but I cant seem to find the size spec on thier site. Maybe it will be on the box or I'll call a Tannus dealer thats not to far away. I had taken the Rad down to the Florida Keys this spring. Beautiful place to ride but I was getting flats constantly. Going back in the fall , hopefully less flat prone.
Happy to find your channel. I am also subscribing. I am expecting my bike in August. I can hardly wait. Thank you for sharing. Be safe and well.
Thanks Oscar.
Have you had a chance to ride on compact gravel or hardpack dirt trails with these tires? Because every once in a while you just run into those conditions. Thanks.
I have ridden on compact gravel and hardback dirt trails and have had great rides.
What tires were the old ones? I like them.
They were the original Kendas.
Great vid! You made that tire change, look so easy. At 15psi, it felt like my bike had a mind of it's own. 20psi felt much better, regarding handling.
Thank you.
can you see the difference in speed and ease of rocking with these tires ??
Absolutely
I'm curious about that bag with the orange trim on that rear white back rack in the background. Where did you get it, what brand is it? I just bought the orange KBO and looking to color coordinate.
Here is the link. amzn.to/3fYOxzB And, I agree, that's going to look sharp with the Breeze! Just curious did you see my videos on the Breeze?
@@e-BikeLife I have and subscribed the other day. I make Unboxing videos and do review videos also. My HIMIWAY ebike videos get a lot of views. A lot of curious people interested in ebikes.
Where can I get 20x4.0 street fat tire for my ebike???
Hi Tony, I found some here: amzn.to/3zraJLu
Good idea to have 5-8 16-18” zip ties because the foldable beads will walk the tire off the rim as you walk the bike. With the tire tied in multiple places, the tire won’t walk off the rim. It does make fixing flat a lot easier on the trail!
Good points
The "Sandstorm" tire from the REAL manufacturer is less costly, and it is the same tire.
Good to know. Maybe others will read your comment and find it useful.👍
chongyang sand storm .. about 35 bucks
installed on my seeker 26
I mainly ride on street and not on gravel or dirt ... street tire is much much better for my usage
@@dg9bfc Chaoyang
Hi, just found your channel today. Great videos! I'm getting my first ebike soon (not a Rad though), and was excited to find your videos to local trails in Yakima. Thank you for sharing.
Ron Reynolds You are welcome. for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
A hair dryer will help with reshaping those crumpled tires, heat them up before mounting them. Don't get them too hot, that can deform them, get them on the rim, pump a little bit of air in them, then heat them so the take shape, let them cool down, them get them up to their max prssure.
Appreciate the input.
What size inner tube can you use on a CST boat tire
I have no idea.
What kind of pannier do you have? That looked like a hard plastic? ThankS
They are ammo boxes that I converted. You can see them here amzn.to/3JPMKb0 and this is the video I made about them. th-cam.com/video/6nmruqhZeIE/w-d-xo.html
one thing you didnt mention when you reconnected your power cable,you need to keep the arrows level on the cable.
Good point! Thanks!
U still like these supercell tires? Thx
I liked them a lot while I owned the Rad Rover.
Good morning this video that you made was so good I have a question for you the orange square boxes on your back rack where did you purchase those I am very interested in those the tires are awesome I told my friend about him he has a 26x4 tire and I recommended them to him hopefully he'll buy them but those orange carry boxes on the side I want to purchase those where do I get those
Hi Manny you can get them here: amzn.to/3R7OsYY
Thank you
@@VMH721 I just want to clarify that those are not bicycle "panniers", they are cartridge boxes that I attached to the rack with several heavy duty zip ties after drilling holes at various locations. You may be able to come up with an attachment system that is even better.
@@e-BikeLife Thanks, I understand
What were your final thoughts on them sending the beaded tire to you folded?
Everything worked out fine and I was glad that I got them.
What are the name of the tires and from where we can order sir??
They are the Orgin8 Supercells and you can get them : amzn.to/3DiEsIN
chaoyang sand storm... around 35 bucks only!!!
All your Rad videos are Great, if you don't mind me asking what editor software do you use that allows you to add the Titles and graphic overlays.
M MIller Thanks! And, thanks for taking the time to connect. I use Final Cut and I have Pixel Film Studios Adventure Production Pack installed in the app.
where did you buy the from?
Amazon several years ago.
Do you know what the dimensions of your fat tire bike are? I'm wondering if such a bike would fit in a 2016 honda civic sedan. Perhaps the tire would need to come off and the back seat folded down?
I really don’t know the full dimensions but I can’t imagine t fitting. There are several fat tire folding bikes that might work for you. Good luck.
Do they roll any better than the off road tread? Recently got a fat tire ebike and IV noticed when I stop pedaling the don't roll as easy, does the smooth tread help any?
Oh absolutely. The rolling resistance is reduced so much.
@@e-BikeLife brilliant thanks for the reply! I'll have to get a pair ordered
@@joeblogs318 I just looked them up on Amazon amzn.to/3EVhvuV Phew! Be prepared. They are really spendy now. They weren't cheap when I bought them 3 years ago, but now....
@@e-BikeLife yeah I'm in the UK tho IV seen them on eBay for around £40 but apparently there £30 a set in the local bike shop. It's just to improve the range because once I stop pedaling and the motor cuts I don't coast aslong and the nose is crazy it sounds like a tank lol I do alot of cycling on the towpath you see so ofroard isn't a concern
Those supercell are so expensive here where i live. Im very keen to experience the rave about road tyres. As much as i like climbing hills with my fatty, the rolling resistance goin downhill really annoyed me. Tight on budget, i ordered
Veroli Uno road tyre which have tis waffle like patterns. but i cannot find any reviews about those tyre here :( . the closes review i saw was under comment section when someone mention about a good "no brand" tyre with waffle pattern. Cant wait to test them.
I just ordered my new rad 6+ and as an X mc rider i'll be looking in to these street tires for sure, btw where's the link for that air pump? Thanks!
Here's the link, John: amzn.to/3Dnq3rq
Tannus Armour just came out with there tire liners. No more flats!
For 26x4? Have to look into those if so!
I was just looking into Tannus Armour and it looks as if I will have to change out the tubes too. And, that is a major bummer.
orgin8supercell the best ever tires on my ebike 5 years now smoooooooooooooooooth
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Two by two, hands of blue. Sorry just watched an episode of Firefly. BTW, thanks for the nice video.
Thanks for watching!
Where did you get those street fat tires can't find any anywhere ?
They're available here: amzn.to/3o0kEkf
Very good video with instructions and I particularly like that you mention when fitting the rear wheel back into the correct position that it might be a tight fit when you first do this. My bike rear wheel, 20x4 inch, has been removed a few times and it is a VERY tight fit and I am thinking of getting a tool that would enable me to widen/open the forks a little to facilitate an easier installation of the rear wheel. Have you tried this?
No, I never did try that. When I had this bike the fit did ease a little over time.
Do you have a video for the orange reflective tape on your rims?
No. Sorry. I didn’t think of it. It’s not really hard though. Just patience and a reasonably steady hand.
Rad Rover Way what tape is it? Does it come stock that wide or did you have to cut it?
TPI Explanation:
Threads Per Inch (TPI) The number of threads that cross through one square inch of a single ply of the tire's casing. Lower TPI gives better puncture, cut and abrasion resistance but is heavier. Higher TPI conforms better to the terrain, offering a smoother, more comfortable ride while reducing the weight of the tire.
@TheMegaTheseus Thanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
@e-BikeLife You are welcome. So take the highest possible TPI for the city and the lowest possible if you ride a lot Off-Road.
What's the little trailer for???
That’s my Burley Travoy. For me it’s a grocery hauler. I’ve made a couple of videos about it.
Can I get these for a giant talon 2?
I'm sorry I know nothing about that bike. Does it have 26x4" tires? If yes, they should fit.
Foldable tires of supercell is very bad quality. Got 3 of them couple weeks ago 2 of them got sidewall torn! Definitely find wired version
Niyaz ZamanovThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
Your quick-release lever is on the wrong side and should be on the opposite side away from the brake calipers
Good video by the way
birddogThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. Interest observation. I was concerned that I had inadvertently put the skewer in backward, but after looking a multiple images, I noticed all were the same way.
What is the other bike in the background.
My wife’s Rad City StepThru.
debating an ebike with a fat tire or a regular tire. Is there a large weight difference between the two? Also don't like the extra road noise with the fat tire. Always a trade off. What do you recommend for road riding, a fat or regular street tire?
As you know, the choices are all so personal. I rode that bike for two years the last several months with fat street tires. I just bought a Cube Kathmandu 45 625 that has tires half the width 2.25 inches because I ride on pavement the vast majority of the time.
fatty but with street tire ... chaoyang sand storm is what I use here (26x4 fatty)
I converted to presta too on my Juiced Ripcurrent S fat ebike.
Will 3 inch tires fit on that ?
I'm sorry. Have never given 3 inch tires a go, so I can't say with certainty. And, I wouldn't want to steer you wrong.
Call me crazy but I like the hum of knobby fat bike tires 😆
You won’t hear me calling you crazy. I understand.
Great video. When removing the rear wheel, I would recommend that you not remove the rear axel bolts completely from either side. They just need to be loosened. It keeps the the other parts from getting lost and actually aids when putting the wheel back on. You only need to remove the hex screw from the axle keeper. Also your fender support wire should not be attached to the axle keeper hex screw. There is another hole in the frame for the fender support wire. I just stumbled on your videos and I always learn something with each one. Keep up the good work.
More rad videos.. keep hope alive .. great video.. I see ur have the white straw for ur spokes .. I have the orange .. 💪🏾as the video gets longer I see u pimped out the Cadillac-Rad..
Nice video, tires look great. I like to carry velcro straps instead of zip ties since they are reusable, Stay safe out there.
You know.... I had never thought of the Velcro idea. Thanks for that!
Yooo i need the link to that snazzy air pump 😎😎🤘🏼 @ 6:30
Here you go: amzn.to/3hYxGLl
@@e-BikeLife you the mvp
where did u get the orange stripe for the rims
topchoice32 Thanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. I got them here: amzn.to/3fe2cQ3
@@e-BikeLife how many packs do i need to get
How many miles do you have on them? How are the wearing? Great video. Thanks. :)
Hi Dave, thanks for the question. I no longer have the bike, so, unfortunately, I’m unable to tell you how they currently are. When I sold it they were looking good with a few hundred miles on them.
1000km done.. no real wear to see
Good video. Thanks. I was actually looking to see where I could get the Origin 8s. Will be doing the same thing on my Rover.
My understanding on TPI , Threads Per Inch. The lower the number the less thread , but they are thicker. Lower TPI number = more puncture resistance.
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Thanks Steve!
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It’s actually the reverse, the higher the TPI the MORE puncture resistance the tire has..!!
120 being the upper limit I believe.
@@richardstevens5961 I'd be happy with the concept, *if* I was also told the thread was aramid or kevlar. This is something manufactures don't seem to be utilizing on fat tire (26 inch specifically) designs yet. If you've got better information I'd appreciate your update and reference. Thx!
The self steer problem is that small cart your towing
Hmmm.... Interesting... theory.
Hi Arnie, hope all is well. I'm moving to replace my tires 1,800 miles to super cells. In your opinion, will these tires last longer than the rads oem? Keep up the good work, enjoy your videos
Wow! 1800 miles! impressive. I'm afraid I would only be guessing, as I never went anywhere near that many miles. I was always testing new tires. But, my guess would be the Origin8s, just because of less rolling resistance.
Would these tires work for my sondors Fold x?
I’m afraid I know nothing about your bike. These tires 26 x 4. Does your bike have that size tires? If so, then yes.
@@ArnieandJo ty for the response. The wheel size on the Sondors is 20x4. Maybe I can find that size by orgin8
I want more motorcycle like tries in the same size, my search continues.
@Operation-InnerGravityThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
I think on 26 there is none sadly just 20 has these good thick motor bike tires available
They are available thru WalMart On-line
Great instruction!👍🏼
Thanks!
I had the same questions too. From my understanding, the 30tpi are the most puncture resistant b/c they have the most give. This "may" also mean they wear the worst, but I have no proof of that, especially with all the different tire compounds used. It's confusing and not well explained.
Hehe...I had to drill that bolt out on my wifes Runner.
Jayne Cobb Thanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated. That had to have been a real pain.
lower the tpi, the stiffer the tire
Thanks!
oh ok thought supercells were batteries
Great information for electric and Non-electric Fatties RRW :-)
Old Man Fat Bike Thanks for taking the time to connect. I’m glad you found it useful.
Tpi-Threads Per Inch! The higher threads per inch the higher puncture resistant it is¿~_*•
@@3eyei-hattrick so ur telling me I’m not getting a flat in months wasn’t because of the higher threads per inch 120tpi and I should go back to the 30tpi in which I had 3 flats in one week. Hmmmm so the $50 tire is better then the $100 tire. And tpi mean nothing in the real world. Yeah u trigger me. Stop talking when u have 0 clues wtf u talking ‘bout!!!
I like your rims
Your brake handles are on the wrong sides. The front brake should be on the right, like all motorcycles, and the rear on the left. The front brake is the most important and most people are right-handed.
Interesting perspective. I’m 70 years old. Been riding bikes with hand brakes since I was ten. All of them had the front brake on the left. In fact, after a bit of research, this popped up: “In the U.S., the law requires that all bikes are sold with the left hand controlling the front brake, and the right hand the rear brake.” I hope you live elsewhere.
@@e-BikeLife I think it's rather a question of safety. Most people begin riding bicycles at a young age. Then later in their lives, they will ride motorcycles on the streets. When (not if) an emergency happens and they need to brake hard, they will have the reflex of pulling the left lever, which will do absolutely nothing to slow them down as it is the clutch on the motorcycle. So, I think that common sense dictates which side the main brake should be on a bicycle. You can also check around the mountain bikes of experienced riders and you will see many of them have long ago switched the brake cables on their handlebar levers.
I know what the government says, but do you really think that it does things for our own interest? Have they EVER done something that isn't ultimately for their own interest?
I'm 68 by the way. Cheers! 👍
@@e-BikeLife The other way round everywhere else, If I lived here, I would switch them around, I don't understand the yank mentality of having everything arsed about compared to international standard, light switches are up for off in UK and Australian households
@ ah well… given all the lunacy of late, I’d say that really don’t give a rats ass about that.
@@altair7001 All other parts of the world, the RH lever on a pushie is the front brake just like MC
No way I paying 99 dollars for 1 tire.
That’s cool.
Ebikesin usa=Pretending the save the environment while looking rich Asking others if it's their only form of transportation If they have a bike different than yours.....
gliderwithoutmotorThanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
No liner needed.
@c.s.4273Thanks for taking the time to connect. As always, it's greatly appreciated.
Can't understand why you wear thoes stupid sandals when your riding? You should always wear shoes for safety just as you do a helmet.
Oh man! My sandals are sensitive. And, now, you've wounded them deeply. But, you have given me a video idea.
89 BUCKS OUTRAGEOUS...
Yep! Expensive!
Well I have had these tires for 3 years with an honest 8000 miles on them and they just dont wear out the juggernauts would look rough at 750 miles and in the trash at 1200 .
@@samk6707 mine are done at 750...still looking
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One of the best comments in be ever received.
@@ArnieandJo Try English next time old man. lol
@@the_original_skytiger Damn! Another good tip! You are on a roll, dude.
@@ArnieandJo I know! But for real, you obviously are doing fine on your own. That riveting video of unboxing a rubber tire with the poetic "I thought it would come in a box" is sure to win you an Emmy!
@@the_original_skytiger Appreciate the input. I think I’ll just keep on keeping’ on.