Solid tyres + belt drive = v. low maintenance
04-27-22, 07:05 AM
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As I understand it, the problem with solid tires is that road shocks are transmitted directly to that portion of the rim, whereas with a pneumatic tire the shock is distributed around the wheel. Once you lose the pneumatic cushion, it's somewhat like (but not exactly like) bottoming out your tire on a pothole. Very hard on spokes and rims.
04-27-22, 07:37 AM
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IMHO belts are for pants. Airless tire technology is not yet where it needs to be, but I think it will probably get there.
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As I understand it, the problem with solid tires is that road shocks are transmitted directly to that portion of the rim, whereas with a pneumatic tire the shock is distributed around the wheel. Once you lose the pneumatic cushion, it's somewhat like (but not exactly like) bottoming out your tire on a pothole. Very hard on spokes and rims.
04-27-22, 10:02 AM
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Bike Forums…. If it does not work for you then is wrong for everyone.
I totally get the use of belt drive and even solid tires. Sure they roll like crap, but they never need air and are impervious to flats. Makes total sense for some purposes. Not for mine, but apparently for others.
I totally get the use of belt drive and even solid tires. Sure they roll like crap, but they never need air and are impervious to flats. Makes total sense for some purposes. Not for mine, but apparently for others.
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05-06-22, 11:20 PM
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It seems like a toss up between Schwalbe Marathon Plus and The Tannus.
The Marathons seem to go longer before replacement required.
And for the time being, the Marathons are cheaper.
So the measurement is the least maintenance. I can respect that.
I'm not 100% convinced that the IGH is low maintenance, but for argument, I'll take your word for it.
So, for minimum maintenance, wouldn't a non spoke wheel be the preference over the spoke wheel?
(Just answered my own question, no IGH in helicopter wheels (or whatever they are called))
I would like to know the long term rim and spoke suitability when using the Tannus.
Might consider the Tannus when my SMP's wear down to the liner, but that might take years.
The Marathons seem to go longer before replacement required.
And for the time being, the Marathons are cheaper.
So the measurement is the least maintenance. I can respect that.
I'm not 100% convinced that the IGH is low maintenance, but for argument, I'll take your word for it.
So, for minimum maintenance, wouldn't a non spoke wheel be the preference over the spoke wheel?
(Just answered my own question, no IGH in helicopter wheels (or whatever they are called))
I would like to know the long term rim and spoke suitability when using the Tannus.
Might consider the Tannus when my SMP's wear down to the liner, but that might take years.
07-21-22, 03:36 AM
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Tannus solid tires are not the answer
Tannus tires are bullet proof and awesome for flat protection, but the harsh ride and rolling resistance are too much and can’t be overcome .
12-29-22, 06:27 PM
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I just bought one:
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12-29-22, 09:39 PM
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I just bought one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125643061126?var=426672946793
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Freaking Metal...
Please give us a report. I am curious.
12-29-22, 10:20 PM
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I get it. I looked hard at Tannus tires when I was commuting on a belt drive Priority. Other than flats, it was flawless for my commute.
I never pulled the trigger. I sold the Priority because it was boring, which in retrospect is probably a pretty good attribute for a commuter. Now I alternate between a fixed gear running Gatorskins and a geared bike running tubeless. Neither is boring, and neither is as low maintenance as the Priority.
I'm curious about the OP's long term review. In particular, how they ride on wet roads. That was my lingering concern, considering where I live.
I never pulled the trigger. I sold the Priority because it was boring, which in retrospect is probably a pretty good attribute for a commuter. Now I alternate between a fixed gear running Gatorskins and a geared bike running tubeless. Neither is boring, and neither is as low maintenance as the Priority.
I'm curious about the OP's long term review. In particular, how they ride on wet roads. That was my lingering concern, considering where I live.
12-29-22, 10:23 PM
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The concept is interesting and maybe in the future someone with a lot of scientific knowledge can create a solid tire that cushions the rim and the bike and of course the rider, lasts a long time and acts more like a pneumatic tire but so far we have pretty much stayed closer to the original belts of rubber on a rim with a little more tech in the rubber but still a rough ride. All the systems I have rode were quite dead and you really felt little cracks and things. Possibly on a full suspension bike used on the road it might be a little more pleasant but they all felt pretty bad. They would be practical for a beach bike that gets ridden once for short distances at the beach and the bike is left there but beyond that I would rather change a flat once in a blue moon.
