Tannus Puncture Proof Tyres

[Hamster]

I put a 700 X 23c Tannus tyre on the rear of my commuter just over a week ago. Since then I've done around 150 kms on it. Really I have nothing to report - the tyre is doing exactly what a tyre should do. If the rolling resistence is greater it's not noticeably so and if it's slippy in the wet it's not (to me) noticeable.

The next test will be to see how long it lasts but I'm sufficiently impressed to spend the money and buy a front tyre.

[herzog]

Any comment on the "rolling off the rim" sensation reported by a previous poster?

[Hamster]

Any comment on the "rolling off the rim" sensation reported by a previous poster?

Might have felt a little squirmy at first, but not sufficient to be an issue and possibly just my imagination. The shop (Avanti Pro Am in Albany Creek) said that they take 100 kms to settle in. Regardless the squirmyness seems to have gone .

My commuting speed is around 25 to 27 kph so I can say nothing about how it would handle higher speeds and in particular high-speed cornering.

[Crawf]

I want to reiterate that the squirmy feeling was due to the rim being wider than the more common 19mm rims.
23mm Tannus tyres I would certainly only reccomend for 19mm wide rims
28mm were probably better suited to 23mm wide rims, but I never tested.
Remembering these will not expand like a normal tyre, you have to consider your rims internal width. For most it won't be an issue.

[MichaelB]

We've got a review of them coming up on BNA. They're under test now (not by me), so we'll get back to you with the ultimate opinion on them. I'm keen to see how they go. At the very least, they'll work well on the kid's bikes.

I'm doing the review for BNA as I type (still got some riding to do).

I have a pair of the 23c versions fitted to a Kona Honky Inc. 120km so far and I am getting used to the different response that they give compared to normal clincher tyres. I have an S1 fitted to the front, and a H1 to the rear.

My feeling is that they are noticeably slower than normal tyres, but that is with only noticing that I need a lower gear than normal for the rides I am doing.

Grip appears to be good on the flat, but downhill, I still need some more time to have the level of confidence I'd like.

Weight is as advertised.

So far, I'm tending to lean toward the previously aforementioned apocolypse .... but will persevere a bit more.

[Deemo]

Found them available on eBay 700 x 23. Took a bit of work to get them on, but have been riding for a week on my commuter bike. Very impressed so far. Weight is interesting as I no longer have to carry spare tubes and gas cylinders

[Hamster]

I’ve had a look at a couple of bikes in the bike storage area at work that have these tyres and chatted with the owners. These tyres have more lateral movement than do equivalent pneumatic tyres. With my 700 X 23c this is only just noticeable and with the 700 X 32c it is more noticeable. With the 26” X 1 ¾” the amount of lateral movement is considerable.

My conclusion is that the 700 X 23c and 700 X 32c is acceptable for commuting and similar non –competitive riding. With the 26” X 1 3/4” as it has a much higher profile I have concerns regarding its safety.

[MichaelB]

Hi Hamster, my experience relates only to the 23c version, but from the effort it took to get on, it ain't coming off.

Mind you, I agree with the grip in cornering - I liken it to understeer .

Disconcerting on a downhill corner at 55km/hr when it is signposted at 30

[Hamster]

I’ve now done around 400 kms on my rear 700 X 23c Tannus and 200 kms on the front one. Really I have nothing to report, no punctures (obviously) and no need to check their pressure (again obviously). They simply are doing what tyres do.

Mind you my riding style isn’t aggressive with a cruising speed of around 26 – 27 kph and no sliding around corners. My only remaining question is their longevity but on that score only time will tell.

Having seen the higher profile tyres (eg 26 X 1 ¾) I’d be concerned with their lateral stability, but the 23c suit my riding style.

[Hamster]

I am pleased to report that Tannus tyres are excellent for killing cane toads.

[Summernight]

I am pleased to report that Tannus tyres are excellent for killing cane toads.

No Hamsters harmed in the making of this observation, I hope?

[Hamster]

I am pleased to report that Tannus tyres are excellent for killing cane toads.

No Hamsters harmed in the making of this observation, I hope?

Hamster survived the encounter totally unscathed and apart from a damp patch on each of the tyres the bike was totally unaffected. The cane toad however, was completely lifeless.

[Summernight]

I am pleased to report that Tannus tyres are excellent for killing cane toads.

No Hamsters harmed in the making of this observation, I hope?

Hamster survived the encounter totally unscathed and apart from a damp patch on each of the tyres the bike was totally unaffected. The cane toad however, was completely lifeless.

Next time try something more to your Tannus tyres' size and liking - run over a kangaroo and come back to us with your results.
(P.S. Not advised. Do not try this at home!!!)

I hope the cane toad is happy in cane toad heaven.

[AUbicycles]

The Tannus Musai Puncture Proof Tyre review has just been published.

Michael Bachmann takes them on for road cycling and for commuting - a comprehensive review, including installation that will give you the low-down on the practicality of these.