Tannus bike tires one year update!

[@justin_time]

This is what I have been looking for! A true one year+ update, not just a first-time use/impressions video. You are the only person that I could find who posted a video like it. Thank you for posting!

[@jonesmachineco]

Glad I can help. I have to say I’m very pleased with them. If you get a set let me know what you think.

[@jonesmachineco]

Also if you get a set consider ordering the 20.00 install tool, makes putting them on soooo much easier

[@justin_time]

@@jonesmachineco Thanks for the tip! That seems to be what everyone else is saying online too - it makes a huge difference. Do you have any experience with Tannus's armor insert? I really would like to get the solid rubber tires and be done with it, but unfortunately I think that my rims may be larger than their largest tires currently available. tannusamerica.com/products/tannus-armour

[@jonesmachineco]

I haven’t tried them yet but I’m going to. I’m very pleased with their products so far

[@kcörtt]

Tannus tires = Practical, Fun, Durability, and Reliability also ofc zero worry abt flats and punctures

[@stevegelman7838]

I switched to Tannus solid tires on my Trek hybrid bicycle it was one-hundred-percent the best investment I ever made no maintenance no flat tires I absolutely love these tires

[@jonesmachineco]

Completely agree!!

[@karlarobinson453]

Thanks for the information. I haven't been riding as much because I'm sick of changing tubes or patching tubes. I was thinking about going tubeless but I wasn't sure if I wanted to go 'down that road' since some folks like it and some don't. But now that I found out about these Tannus tires, I'm very interested in trying them out.

[@jonesmachineco]

I get it. There is a performance giveaway but for me I do like not have to to change tubes frequently

[@Stupidityindex]

Seriously good video. I have spent hundreds of dollars: tires & their stuff in my practical study. The solid tire has come of age. Peace of mind. I must order some Tannus soon.

[@jonesmachineco]

Thank you

[@blackplasma6446]

Just moved to New Mexico and on my first ride i got TWO flats! Alot of glass and goat heads. Going to be trying these out and posting how I like them. Thank you!

[@jonesmachineco]

Definitely let me know depending on how big you are if you’re over 200 pounds make sure you get the (hard) new slicks

[@daltonb8340]

Thank you so much for a year review! I mainly ride at night and nothing sucks more than a flat in the middle of the night. I've been on the fence about Tannus but your confidence in them has pushed me to order a pair.

[@jonesmachineco]

I think for commuting they’re simply not a better option I to of been stranded in the middle the night it’s a horrible thing

[@Cityexp]

how did you get on?

[@jonesmachineco]

I have another video showing you how to install them

[@davidsonshine9678]

Great video! I've been riding on Tannus tires since 2014! 37,000 miles on Tannus tires. All my electric Brompton Bikes are all converted. I am passionate about them too - great product.

[@jonesmachineco]

That’s a insane amount of miles!! Thanks for sharing

[@SniperSnake50BMG]

David Sonshine well I'm sold I'm freaking tired of flats in Long Fondo training

[@Spartan129]

Thanks for the post Derek. I do a 16 mile round trip commute to work each day and flat tyres were making me late. I was looking for a a decent set of solid tyres and luckily saw your vid. Thanks man !

[@jonesmachineco]

Let me know how they work out for you

[@stephanijaolds8630]

Greetings, Mr. Jones! I would like to thank you for your post. I was uncertain what to buy concerning tubeless tires and I had never heard of the brand Tannus. Your high recommendation of your set of Tannus tires plus the physical evidence you provided by riding your bike after a year convinced me to buy a set of Tannus tires and I couldn't be happier. I trust your judgement implicitly. Thank you, again, for your thorough review.

[@jonesmachineco]

Happy to help! Let me know how they work out for you

[@stephanijaolds8630]

@@jonesmachineco Thank you, I will. I hope you and your loved ones are well. Take care.

[@joelabella750]

Hence why I bought a pair the moment I found out that these are the magic I’ve been looking for!

[@astrinymris9953]

Hey, decades ago when I was young, I had those old solid rubber tires on my bike, because I'd rather deal with a rough ride that constantly repairing flats.

[@jonesmachineco]

Same theory applies

[@mcgothbox1]

I got a set of Tannus airless tires after watching your videos. I will say they were quite hard to get installed. i was able to get them on the rim using zip ties which came from a separate video, that part was more or less the easy part. Once I got them on latching the little pegs in was the part that was rough. I am super glad i got the P tool or I may have flipped a table trying snap them in. I think the P tool should be standard. After riding them this weekend, I do not think I will ever go back to pneumatic tires, goat heads and my tires do not get along.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m glad they Are working for you that tool is not available when I did this video I really like the plier tool that I have now for installs

[@tornwax]

Thank you. I look forward to the peace of mind.

[@TheObsidianWatchmen]

What about a 4 year update? I am already buying them as we speak, but I'd like to hear more.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m still riding them on two bikes. I have the medium density and the harder version. They both are in good shape however the mediums are pretty soft with a lot of road resistance. I use them on my commuter. If you’re doing more serious riding definitely go with the harder tire.

[@ohrodrigs7970]

I have been riding Tannus on my roadbike for a couple of months. On the plus side, I love not worrrying about fllats and not having to carry a repair kit. But in my experience, I would say they are okay if you're riding alone and don't care too much about speed. But I caoudn't keep up in group rides and quickly got dropped. They just don't compare to traditional pneumatics. They aren't as responsive and don't accelerate nearly as fast and they tire you out. When I received my Tannus tires, the package literature even stated to expect a 4-5% decrease in speed compareed to traditional tires but not to worry, you will make up the time when you pass by riders fixing flats. Well, cycling etiquette dictates you stop and help fellow riders, so there's that. It comes down to what you expect from Tannus. Maybe after the sicence improves I will try another set. Also, perhaps I should've tried 700x25 soft instead of 23 medium as these tires run hard.. Just sharing my experience and that they didn't work for me. But they are okay for solo riding as long as you don't expect to do speed work. Again, my opinion. By the way, good video as getting flats sucks.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ve found similar results as you although I find the new slicks ride much more like a traditional tire and I won’t trade the security of no flats as I commute. New slicks are harder with less drag

[@C0deH0wler]

What would be even better for tyre protection is clean Dutch cycleways everywhere in the world. Until then it's Marathon or Marathons Pluses for me. Cycling isn't gonna go main stream until we don't have to buy expensive tires and ride along-side 2-20t machines. Also needing to buy more expensive grippy tires to not slip and get run over by a bus, would make cycling more accessible no doubt.

[@jonesmachineco]

No doubt. But I don’t see that happening here in the states anytime soon.

[@xxnotmuchxx]

Were is the drag coming from?

[@vg5157]

OC Rodriguez i got the solution ,if you riding with a group of riders do not use Tannus tires, but if you ride by yourself anywhere ,use Tannus ,free of worry

[@earthman4222]

Thank you for a great review and answering the questions in the comments. I live in Washington state and I deal with hills and rain regularly. I need tires that are going to stick in wet weather or I am toast. I use a specialized flat bar city bike with 700x32 tires.and I love them. You won't believe me, but in 1 year of use I have not had a flat in my city riding and I don't even own a car. I think this is an answer to a problem that I don't have. But again, I thank you for educating me. Thumbs up.

[@jonesmachineco]

Thanks for watching!!! I appreciate it.

[@yute-hube779]

I put one on the rear of my eBike (26" x 1.75") and rode on it for about 20 miles. That was enough to decide to also put one on the front too 🙂

[@jonesmachineco]

Perfect for an ebike!

[@yute-hube779]

@@jonesmachineco Cheers Derek. It is perfect because I can just put in the same effort I always do and the motor can take up the slack. It seems using a Tannus on the rear, it took my average speed from 14.9 MPH to 14.1 MPH so it's not too bad. As for the harshness, I have got a Suntour NCX suspension seatpost and didn't notice any difference at all. I had Marathon Plus on, got 2 punctures in 10 days, then added Tannus Armour, but still got a puncture. That was the final straw and I decided to put the solid version on.

[@jonesmachineco]

Makes sense…I need an ebike

[@yute-hube779]

@@jonesmachineco I ended up putting a Bafang rear hub motor on with a LiitoKala battery, both from AliExpress. Ended up costing about £600. Probably done 600+ miles on it up to now 🙂 I'm currently on the 25th battery cycle. Does about 50 miles (1200 Wh battery that weighs 5 KG).

[@Aaron83W]

How do the tannus tires feel in terms of speed? Did they feel slower than other tires?

[@jonesmachineco]

I definitely notice a rolling resistance at least 10% on the normals, once I switched to the harder ones about 5%

[@kbcdad]

Just installed Tannus tires on my road bike. 45 minutes to put on the first tire. Half that time for the second. Went for my first ride and loved not worrying about snake bites (I get them about every 10th ride on my normal tires). I couldn't tell the difference in the ride. Never going back...and ordering a set of Tannus for my wife this week. Thanks for your incredibly helpful videos. Better than the Tannus marketing info!

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m so glad you like them!!

[@thankyoujesus2836]

Ive heard they will bend your wheel over time?

[@kbcdad]

@@thankyoujesus2836 My rims run perfectly true, even after installing Tannus and running them hard the past few weeks (including a few bumps I hit faster than planned).

[@lisahurst8565]

Thanks for these reviews. I just ordered some moments ago.

[@jonesmachineco]

I hope you enjoy them

[@saltydecimator]

2:52 dont go off the pavement?

[@tawraste]

I just took my tannus tyres off after 1700 miles. This was because the rolling resistance got much worse as they got older. Also, they had developed a repetative rubber squeak sound. I also found they lost traction if I applied too much power or braked too hard. I also found they lost traction in cold and wet conditions.

[@jonesmachineco]

1700 is a pretty good run I think. I’ve had the traction issues as well

[@clacclackerson3678]

That does it, I'm pulling the lever, thanks!

[@jonesmachineco]

If you buy them from my link I get a cut and it doesn’t increase your cost

[@realalbertan]

Getting this for a trainer front wheel

[@KingdomUploader]

Please correct me if I'm mistaken but Tannus does not offer one in size 26 X 2.125. We need them for our beach cruiser bikes. Thank you and thanks for the good report!

[@MichaelPowell75]

How about autonomous electric street sweepers that clean the roads and bike paths from 1-5am? Also I wonder if Michelin Uptis airless tires will come to bikes soon…

[@YuriSoul2222]

great video and responsiveness in the comments, thank you sir!

[@jonesmachineco]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@结实反流]

Two punctures on a day was also the main reason that got me into the tannus deal. Big game changer; my next move is trying the tannus armour, hoping to get a good puncture protection installing it under a gatorskin or a schalbe marathon

[@jonesmachineco]

I have a set of tannus armor, I need to install them on my Mountain bike.

[@结实反流]

@@jonesmachineco great. I'm eager to hear your opinion about those.

[@jonesmachineco]

结实反流 I’ll do a review for sure

[@ecopennylife]

Tannus Armour on my eBike - works great - video on my channel.

[@yute-hube779]

@@结实反流 I had Tannus Armour inside my Marathon Plus. The Armour starts off at 15mm thick but it compresses over time. By the time I had done about 300 miles on them, that thickness became only 4mm. With Marathon Plus that gave me about 9mm of protection but, it wasn't enough and a 50 miles ride I had planned was cut short in less than 10 miles. I patched the tube but went back home in case the patch didn't keep it inflated. That's the point where I realized if I never want a puncture or any possibility of getting one, I need the solid Tannus tyres... so I ended up putting them on (26" x 1.75"). They feel weird at first but I was getting used to them after about 20 miles.

[@BartBe]

2:27 i know that feel bro!

[@jonesmachineco]

Lol right?

[@johncarey4186]

They should also come out with a bike seat that has shock absorbing springs

[@yute-hube779]

They don't need to, the Suntour NCX exists 😛 Probably the best bike part I have ever bought (after my Mirrycle mirror!)

[@mathieutallard6328]

Thank you. They're gonna be on my travel bike as soon as I get home from Nicaragua.....if I ever do...!

[@yousefgeorge3060]

How are they!

[@mathieutallard6328]

@@yousefgeorge3060 i m not home yet but someone told me the airless demands a lot of maintenance. So I will probably forget about those and continue with the Marathon but the thicker ones.

[@jonesmachineco]

I haven’t had that problem

[@mathieutallard6328]

@@jonesmachineco When it gonna be popular in bike stores, then, I will be more confident. Makes sense, no ? No one likes flat tires. So if it's really good, it's gonna be sold everywhere, even more than regular tires. There won't be regular tires even, because everybody hate puncture. And it would be a good business as well. But, since it's not the case, there's a good reason, simple logic.

[@C0deH0wler]

Marathon Plus only gets me a few punctures a year. Lots of glass on my commute. Cycling is my main mode of transportation and the one that I haven't swaped out for seperate reasons has lasted 2 years. Marathon Pluses come in lots of sizes.

[@jonesmachineco]

Never tried those I was pretty happy with gator skins and armadillos but there is no substitute for a puncture proof tire where I live

[@ThiagoMarquardt]

I'm using marathon plus in my road bike. A bit strange but almost solve the puncture problems. Any other tires had flats frequently.

[@paolochiavacci1975]

Amico mio grazie per la testimonianza! Le ho acquistate e le debbo montare, ma ottimo!

[@shredjoe1]

I just had to replace a broken spoke & find the rim is worn. I had been using the solid tyres. The tyres work fine - but they do not have the shock absorbency of air filled tyres. Not criticising Tannus or the tyres in any way. I'm a heavy rider on rough roads (using 700x28) so maybe not the ideal rider type? Racers on smoother roads will love them. They roll fine & it was great not having to think about punctures. I'm on air again.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m a heavier rider, I haven’t had that issue but I’d definitely agree that they don’t absorb the same shock as an air tire.

[@shredjoe1]

Hi Derek - I weigh 115 kg so on the upper limit. My wheels are on the cheap side so the steel of the rim maybe isn't as good quality/tempered. I used a bench vice to get the tyre off, clamp the tyre in the vice & work the wheel left and right from the vertical. Tyre came off with no damage & could easily be used again.... just in case it happens to one of your 'readers'. Happy riding.

[@jonesmachineco]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@damiengreene-ayala6338]

“Dear Santa...”

[@Snowiesphotography]

Ooh...I was just thinking of biking again....now I feel like I need those tires since I would be off roading in some interesting places 🤫. Don’t want to be stuck with a bike 😝

[@jonesmachineco]

They are fantastic

[@scooby91981]

I wonder how these handle extreme amount of weight Because I usually carry a lot of weight on the back of my bike with panniers bike bags occasionally even a trailer and I’m constantly putting air in my tires

[@jonesmachineco]

The hard version handles weight pretty good, however the more weight you add the more wheel resistance you suffer.

[@joel-gb2xx]

I installed a pair. What are flats goat heads or broken glass!?

[@stevejpm1]

Have you noticed any rolling resistance.

[@jonesmachineco]

Absolutely about 12%

[@stevejpm1]

@@jonesmachineco Me too,but I think I will persevere,it out ways the worry of punctures.Thanks for your video it swayed me to go tannus.

[@jonesmachineco]

Glad to hear it

[@NomadFM]

A year ago and well over 1000 miles.... I thought it should've been 20000 miles.

[@jonesmachineco]

I wish I had that kinda riding time

[@truthovertribalism4038]

I have heard that these type of tires are more difficult to ride on, but....I believe it may be worth it... plus, coming from some who stays in a bad area, THERE ARE SOME PLACES AND TIMES WHERE YOU NEVER WANT TO NEED TO CHANGE A TIRE. Maybe we can use it as motivation to just get stronger or faster.

[@jonesmachineco]

I haven’t had that much trouble, they ride a bit harder but not difficult

[@truthovertribalism4038]

@@jonesmachineco Thanks. Your video is probably the last factor in me buying a pair or two of these. They seem to beat tubeless , tire liners, and slime.

[@Carmai7]

Clean that bike man!!!

[@clacclackerson3678]

Sold. Getting them asap.

[@jonesmachineco]

Let me know what you think

[@Hundert1]

Agreed, not enough time to waste on fixing flat tires, hate it too!, I'll spend my time riding instead. I'm interested, hopefully some Tannus tire or a similar brand will fit my 26" hybrid wheels. I'll ask Sean at my favorite bicycle shop very soon. Where's the best deals? Amazon? Thanks, safe and happy riding 👍

[@jonesmachineco]

The best deal direct is at tannus USA

[@wjohnson100]

How are they holding up to mileage?

[@jonesmachineco]

Very well, I’m well over 1000 on my hard set

[@johnbravo7542]

Tires aren't just about worrying about potential flats that occur from time to time,you also have to consider grip in the wet and dry surfaces,and handling,breaking,etc...

[@jonesmachineco]

Totally agree. I’m happy with their overall all around performance

[@jerelmercurio4754]

It's guys like you that post vids like these, telling and showing us exactly what we need to make life better. How doe they handle slipping on rain or slush? Do you know how they are on Ebikes?

[@jonesmachineco]

They are definitely less gripping than a regular tire when wet. If you’re going to be riding in those conditions make sure you get one of the options with tread. Thanks for the compliment I appreciate it.

[@annukun7318]

Hello sir i also have a high end road bike and you look like a roadie....im used to riding GP 5000 tires i do fast group rides and like performance tires... how do these compare and will these hold well in high end carbon wheels? tannus has a new slick out for 25 tires...aslo have you thought of going tubeless with selant? im 130lbs they have 25 mm new slick

[@jonesmachineco]

I don’t think they will give you the same high-performance that you’re used to they do tend to have problems with carbon rims. Even the hard version will not equal the same is 130 pounds PSI. They make great commuter tires but high-performance is something still out of the grasp

[@annukun7318]

@@jonesmachineco im running tubeless gone are the HIGH PSI days i run 80 psi om 28 race tire and its great for a round here and rolls fast....i think ill juts stick to my dynaplug for larger cuts...its glass that cuts everyhting else seals well.... but like i said 9 out of 10 holes and cuts seal...i heard good reviews on on the new 25 slick on tannus site

[@jonesmachineco]

I like my Tannus for training and commuting. But for races I run tubeless gator skins

[@annukun7318]

@@jonesmachineco gatorskins are urban tires and not for racing unless they came with a new race version??

[@jonesmachineco]

True but Utah has the worst thorns so I sacrifice performance for reliability

[@ronwhite8503]

Have a pair of Tannus on my hybrid and I am not convinced. Feels squirrelly at even a moderate speed and worsens the faster I go; I am not a speedster but I think I will return to Marathon Plus'.

[@jonesmachineco]

Did you use the right pins? Define squirrely? I have zero control issues under normal conditions,the only time that I feel I have a traction issue as when I’m on smooth concrete that is wet.

[@qEnergize]

@@jonesmachineco Hi Derek. Just a quick question for ya if you don't mind? After a couple thousand miles or a year or so of riding on these tyres do they start to flatten out? For example since most riding is done in a straight line and most the pressure is on the middle part of the tyre does the middle part flatten? I'm looking at buying a pair but this concerns me!

[@jonesmachineco]

I have not had “flattening” as of yet. Mine show very little wear.

[@qEnergize]

@@jonesmachineco Ok that's awesome thanks a bunch for the quick reply!!

[@qEnergize]

@@jonesmachineco Sorry to bother you again Derek but I was just wondering... did you take off your rim tape before putting on the Tanus tyres? Tannus recommends you to take the tape off however if it's not absolutely essential I wouldn't really want to! Thanks

[@wjohnson100]

Did you weigh the Tannus tires and compare with regular tires?

[@jonesmachineco]

We did slightly heavier

[@justsayin494]

You only talked about the positive. Are there any negatives in using this tire?

[@jonesmachineco]

My negatives. 1. Install can be difficult 2. Ride is a bit harder than tubed tires 3. Slightly slicker in wet conditions Overall I feel these are very minor.

[@justsayin494]

@@jonesmachineco Thank you for the reply.

[@mikemyles4916]

@Just Sayin - I used Tannus tires for a few months and gave up on them. Along with poor handling, especially in slick conditions - for me rolling resistance was much higher. Ride times were a good 20% longer with Tannus over conventional pneumatic tires. Details of my experience with them - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4upiIqBatmpfbc

[@jonesmachineco]

You cracked a rim? What type of rim?

[@jonesmachineco]

Crazy I’ve never had that problem

[@tangowood]

How do you think they work on gravel, gravel tires seems to be bouncy with the bigger airchamber? Thanks for the one year review btw!

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ve rode them extensively on gravel and dirt roads with no complaints other than the ride is a tad more harsh.

[@tangowood]

​@@jonesmachineco Thanks!

[@thedistance1155]

@@jonesmachineco i think 23c, are more built for carbon frame, dropbar and rigid.

[@darrinkulyk9560]

Better than Buying Tubes ....

[@jonesmachineco]

I agree

[@darrinkulyk9560]

I just got a Tannus Insert For My CF Warden 😎 Ya had to push my Bike 5km home 2 weeks ago .... not impressed

[@jonesmachineco]

I got those I need to install them…I hate flats

[@sanketkulkarni3]

Thanks for the video Jones. Can you tell if you experienced any change in rolling resistance?

[@jonesmachineco]

I definitely did. In my opinion it’s about 8% on the regular tires and 5 on the hard

[@sermac3246]

👍

[@stinerivera2543]

Do they pedal slower than a normal tire?

[@jonesmachineco]

Definitely more rolling resistance

[@stinerivera2543]

@@jonesmachineco how about after a year of using it, did it get even harder to pedal?

[@jonesmachineco]

I have not noticed an increase in resistance. In fact after they “wear in” they seem to run better

[@les8947]

thank you for your testimony. i too am tired, nay, exhausted of having to buy inner tubes almost twice every week. its expensive. i would much rather buy these tannus tires once and not have to spend anymore in 1 to 2 years if not more. cyclist are truly an oppressed group.

[@jonesmachineco]

I love mine!

[@MyDemon32]

Cyclist opress themselves in the name of tradition and weight. I could make a road bike as fast and maintenance free as i want but be aware that you gonna get scrutinised by other cyclist just because you didn't spend a gazillion dollars in marketing bullshit that breaks every 3 seconds.

[@mickchaganis6607]

I'm in the UK, I do most of my riding on the smaller back roads, some people have said the ride is harsh. What is your opinion? I am a heavier rider (210 pounds) and inflate my 25mm tyres to around 100psi.

[@jonesmachineco]

The ride is noticeably harsher if you do decide to go this route make sure you get the extra hard tires. You and I are near the same weight I had much better luck with those with about half the road resistance. That said they know they are noticeably harder. Doesn’t really bother me but a friend of mine put a shock absorbing seat system in to deal with the hard ride

[@mickchaganis6607]

@@jonesmachineco thanks for the info, I am building a 70s steel road bike with modern components, I think a harsh ride wont suit the bike as I want comfort as well as classic looks. Maybe ill go.for slime inner tubes, Thanks for taking time to reply.

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@VictorDuvi]

Fyre!

[@charliekendall4288]

Why are tires not on the first page of every bike website? The answer is, in my opinion, has to be some degree of collusion between the the bike companies and the tire companies. They have been available for 6 years. I stumbled on them yesterday (April 2020) watching "Two Wheel Cruise" blog. I have watched dozens of GCN vids and nothing about Tannus tires.

[@yute-hube779]

GCN are the guys dressed in lycra 😛 They would never do anything that takes a little bit of speed away like these do. For me personally I couldn't care less about all that. My main priority is being comfy on the bike and not have to stop fixing punctures if there's a way of avoiding it. I'm on an eBike where taking the rear wheel off is inconvenient.

[@OGSOFA]

Great video

[@jonesmachineco]

Thank you so much

[@lsent3338]

How does the tannus fair in terms of rolling resistance?

[@jonesmachineco]

I’d say 8-10% for me on normal, 3-5% on the hard version. Definitely noticeable.

[@officialdreymedina3468]

Give is best brand of those solid tires you used

[@iamchillydogg]

First cycle solid tires, 200 years later and solid tires. Progress? 😂

[@jonasberglun6473]

Comercial??

[@KalvinLo]

how are these tire on wet surface?

[@jonesmachineco]

They are challenging when wet

[@KalvinLo]

@@jonesmachineco does this mean tire are slippery when wet?

[@jonesmachineco]

Yes

[@KalvinLo]

@@jonesmachineco thanks you sir

[@jonesmachineco]

Anytime

[@ercushkakulmetov7458]

I weight 195 close to 200 lbs should I buy regular or hard tire???? I am not riding for sport just commuting which type if better for wet conditions??

[@jonesmachineco]

I’d still go with the hard, less drag

[@TexasNightRider]

I occasionally have to replace a spoke. I don't know what is required to remove the tire for spoke replacement.

[@jonesmachineco]

Removing them is not easy

[@TexasNightRider]

@@jonesmachineco Thank you sir.

[@jonesmachineco]

JDP what rims are you running?

[@TexasNightRider]

@@jonesmachineco Hello, DT Swiss TK540 36h. DT Swiss Competition double-butted spokes. Onyx QR rear hub. I'm a Clydesdale that likes a quiet ride.

[@jonesmachineco]

JDP i can see where that would be an issue

[@wvn8v]

These tires were a nightmare. Felt like riding through peanut butter. Purchased and installed the 700 x 28 size on my road bike. The warmer the temperature, the more sluggish the tires felt as the compound became softer. It actually felt like the tires were sticking to the pavement. Put a total of 30 miles on them and, because of a terrible return policy, basically cut them off and tossed them. $150 down the drain.

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m sorry they didn’t work for you. What area are you in? Body weight?

[@weir-t7y]

Performance in the rain?

[@jonesmachineco]

They are a tad slick on smooth pavement in the rain.

[@foopadr9076]

I want one :(

[@ercushkakulmetov7458]

I heard are known to damage tannus tires the rim of the bike is this true?????

[@jonesmachineco]

I haven’t had any rim damage.

[@genaddi1234]

How do they compare in price with standard tyres?

[@jonesmachineco]

More expensive but got for thousands of miles.

[@massmanute]

Go Utes!

[@massmanute]

Or Maybe I read the shirt wrong.

[@21Parvy]

I was wondering how they handle in wet weather?

[@jonesmachineco]

So they can be a tad slick, on smooth roads I slipped once in a downpour. Regular riding thobits hardly noticeable

[@21Parvy]

Derek Jones ohh okay cool! I just got like a specialized alibi for commuting to school so I was a bit worried about riding in wet weather! But I guess I’ll be extra causation when riding thank you!

[@mw.9098]

hi Derek, one question - can you compare the Tannus tire with reg. to the pressure on a normal tire? I normally ride with 8 bar. how hard are the tannus? Rgds Martin

[@jonesmachineco]

I find on the regular tannus about 8-10% resistance. The hard 3-5% depend on weight and temperature. Rides harder It’s definitely noticeable.

[@mw.9098]

@@jonesmachineco okay, sounds like a good alternative for the daliy to-work-and-back ride. thanks from germany

[@benjaminbrown590]

How much do you weigh? What models have you tried? I noticed on their website they have different "pressures". I normally keep my tires at 100psi. Is it good to go with whatever you ride normally or is there a better pressure?

[@jonesmachineco]

I’m 220 I like the hard version

[@stefanomarti7968]

Hello! What's the difference in terms of comfort between regular and hard compound? It is noticeable?

[@jonesmachineco]

Softer ride, better traction

[@katrinagwen]

If you're an amateur racer or serious roadie that's involved in weekly group rides, these tires are a big NO-GO. Most of the people making positive reviews here are casual riders or commuters who are not concerned about staying on someone's wheel at 160+ bpm going 26+ mph.

[@jonesmachineco]

I wouldn’t choose these for racing.

[@GeekonaBike]

any issues w/ your wheels/rims?

[@jonesmachineco]

Sitter myself a fairly heavy rider about 100 miles a week and I have had no trouble I also ride cyclocross style with a lot of curb jumping etc.. No rim problems

[@gracec6149]

Derek, Are you and your kids ready summer break ?

[@jonesmachineco]

Heck ya! How about you?

[@MartiniOCP]

A different perspective: got tannuses a few weeks ago for my commuter bike - a heavy, bag equipped bicycle, weighing about 17-19kgs with the goods:) The tyre I got is 700cX40, weighs about 700g and, paired with the belt drive and internal hub, was supposed to be the ultimate trouble free add. Well, it isn't. It rides terribly. It is supposed to be 4-4,5 bar simulation but it feels as if the tyre was constantly flat. You can't go in a straight line, the bike wobbles all over. Feels dangerous actually. Especially while turning. Another thing - the rolling resistance. I'm seriously down on speed and the ride itself is just unpleasant. Before tannuses, the bike had shwalbe big apple which aren't exactly light (900g) but they rolled like a boss compared to tannuses. The tyreshave been installed correctly - the right way round, all the pins clicked, they sit firmly in the rim. Wouldn't recommend this solution. Didn't work for me at all.

[@jonesmachineco]

How heavy are you did you go with the hard tire or the medium tire. I’m sorry you had that experience I’d be better with the hard tires definitely there’s some rolling resistance in the roads harder than an actual tube tire but for me it outweighs the penalty of thorns

[@MartiniOCP]

i went medium. But it was supposed to be within the range of pressures I would use on my bike -4-4,5 bars. Seemed hard enough. The tyre was also rated to take 150kg of weight. Hitting 60-80km a day, work commutes, I absolutely can't use this product. At first I thought it would be good training to drag along with all this additional friction but after just a few days I got some serious knee pain. Never had I had such a sensation:) and I do occasionally cover 300km/day without any problems concerning my joints and such. Pitty, was hoping to free myself from the risk of handling a flat at -15 in the rain and at night:) Guess, not yet. Keeping my fingers crossed they'll nail it one day.

[@jonesmachineco]

Dang I’m unhappy it didn’t work for you

[@florianbarras]

Hey man, thank you for the review. How long do you think a tannus pair will last ?

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ve heard of 5000+ I can’t verify that. I can tell you that I am well over 1000 with almost no visual wear.

[@Javy839]

Great video. My question are yours 700x23 or 700x25?

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ve had both but I would recommend you go as big as your bike will allow as they can ride a little hard

[@Javy839]

@@jonesmachineco thanks for your answer then I would go for the 700x25

[@jonesmachineco]

pajaretss let me know how you like them

[@Thesusoperator]

Bought the armadillo 😰

[@jonesmachineco]

I’ve been happy with the performance of my armadillos although I had one defeated by a staple.

[@ghostBCH]

Aren’t they call solid tire, not tubeless tire

[@jonesmachineco]

Technically it’s a solid tire

[@mikemyles4916]

I'm glad these are working for you. I really wanted to like Tannus tires, because I hate dealing with flats. Unfortunately, the performance trade-offs were more than I was willing to take. I posted my own review based on my experiences using Tannus 700x40s on my commuter bike - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4upiIqBatmpfbc

[@Choedron]

It is not a tubeless tire. Tubeless tires are air tires, where you use tubeless rims and put puncture glue and air in. Just like on cars.

[@jonesmachineco]

There is no tube in the tire...🤷‍♂️

[@detmer87]

Rolling resistance of these type of tyres are stupid high. Many brands have tried it and it neveer became a succes. Buy a Schwalbe tyre instead with a high puncture protection level. Google "schwalbe puncture protection levels"

[@MannyCampos76]

Way more resistance than I ever expected. Not worth time or money. Company does no returns once tires are used.

[@marioleolegaspi452]

That is amazing, no worries about flat's. Absolutely amazing. 😀 Pls visit my y.t.c thnx

[@DAI1970]

Hola. Después de hacer unos 700 kms, debo decir que es la peor inversión que he podido hacer con estas ruedas. En primer lugar el montaje. En la web oficial se ve que las ponen como si nada. Pues no, cuesta un huevo y medio en ponerlas. Una vez instaladas te das cuenta que no pinchas, eso es verdad. Pero el cerebro se te licua de tanto bote, todas las imperfecciones del terreno las recibe el cuerpo y es super incómodo circular con la bici. Además lastras mucho, tengo que hacer mucho más esfuerzo haciendo los mismos recorridos tanto llano como subidas o bajadas. Luego como decidí quitarlas, me costó otro huevo y medio porque no se quitan tan fácilmente. Eran unas semi slick de 28 para llanta de 15c. Creo que deberían informar mejor porque me costó cada rueda 69 euros y me parece que es medio engañar al consumidor.

[@detmer87]

Rolling resistance of these type of tyres are stupid high. Many brands have tried it and it neveer became a succes. Buy a Schwalbe tyre instead with a high puncture protection level. Google "schwalbe puncture protection levels"