http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Solid Tyres en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:21:40 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237425 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:20:28 +0000 wingpig 237425@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have no idea of the make of the solid tyre I acquired sometime around 1994-1995. I think it had some sort of string-based tightening system. I felt very solid and rattly compared to normal tyres but I hadn't discovered track pumps yet so couldn't have been getting more than 60-70psi into 23mm or narrower tyres with the frame pump I had at the time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237419 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:26:23 +0000 jwr 237419@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Neil - I think you could probably get some cutters down the side of the tyre and cut the end of the pins... might be tricky to do without harming the tyre. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237417 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:15:37 +0000 Neil 237417@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@jwr that's encouraging but....so if you don't like them, there's no chance to sell or pass them on for someone else to try?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237414 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:06:48 +0000 I were right about that saddle 237414@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Do they do a studded version??? </em></p> <p>Just run a nail gun over the tyre in November and pluck them out in the spring? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237412 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 09:51:46 +0000 jwr 237412@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My wife uses a slightly older version of the Tannus tyres on her commuter bike. She has been very happy with them indeed. They do ride like a firm pneumatic tyre, but she certainly hasn't experienced any issue with grip - even in this week's frosty conditions. Having said that a 'performance' cyclist might not like the feel or reported higher rolling resistance.</p> <p>Fitting is a bit of a faff. Getting the correct tyre width for the rim is critical. Pins are fitted through the tyre carcass and these are snapped into place below the rim bead using a plastic tool. It can take quite a bit of force to achieve the 'snap', but once the tyre is fitted it feels like a very solid system. The manufacturer recommends the tyre is cut off to remove! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237409 Fri, 25 Nov 2016 07:59:25 +0000 Nelly 237409@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Do they do a studded version??? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237403 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:04:21 +0000 Bhachgen 237403@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hi Neil yes I think it was Tannus </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237390 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 18:01:17 +0000 DaveC 237390@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tere appears to be an Airless Tyre brand?? but I am unable to find a webpage. It has large holes in the tyre, which just strikes me as something for debris to collect in and rattle around, getting on my nerves. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237389 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:22:32 +0000 Arellcat 237389@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Here is <a href="http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=127464">a detailed review</a> of someone in the eastern USA using a Tannus tyre on the rear of their velomobile. For them, the guarantee of no blow out is a very significant advantage, because, with front braking only, should the worst happen the alternative is a catastrophic loss of control. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237388 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:21:25 +0000 Min 237388@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ooh, the company still exists!</p> <p><a href="http://greentyre.co.uk/bicycle-tyres.php" rel="nofollow">http://greentyre.co.uk/bicycle-tyres.php</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237387 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:19:45 +0000 Min 237387@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used to have solid tyres many years ago. They certainly upped the resistance but were pretty much essential since the roads where I lived appeared to be paved mainly with broken glass. Hopefully solid tyre technology has moved on since then! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237383 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 17:10:43 +0000 Neil 237383@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Bhachgen was it this same brand that he tried?</p> <p>I guess since they are supposed to be equivalent to a set 100psi then the experience may vary person to person based on their weight. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237363 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:27:35 +0000 panyagua 237363@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>From checking the website that sells them, it looks as if they are held in place by some kind of pin. According to the reviews, fitting them is a bit time consuming but hopefully it's a once only job. Might be interested in these for commuting when my Marathons finally wear out, </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237358 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:14:24 +0000 Bhachgen 237358@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Only guy I know who has tried got rid after persevering for a decent while. He felt that the difference in performance compared to a decent pneumatic tyre had been seriously understated in the marketing blurb.</p> <p>IIRC he got them fitted by the dealer. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237353 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 14:03:28 +0000 DaveC 237353@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmm, fitting them is curious. It they are plyable enough to be fitted then surely they might move when on? Or are they difficult, more time consuming to fit?? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237263 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:31:40 +0000 Neil 237263@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/tannus-solid-tyres-review/" rel="nofollow">http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/tannus-solid-tyres-review/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17196#post-237261 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 18:26:44 +0000 Neil 237261@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>These solid tyres look intriguing for commuting. Guaranteed for 6000 miles and lighter than a Marathon Plus. Tested by TUV for grip in wet and cold/hot conditions...</p> <p><a href="http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/product-news/tannus-solid-tyre-given-top-safety-rating-tuv-301545?utm_source=Facebook&amp;utm_medium=Social" rel="nofollow">http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/product-news/tannus-solid-tyre-given-top-safety-rating-tuv-301545?utm_source=Facebook&amp;utm_medium=Social</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.wheelsuckers.co.uk/profiles/blogs/ride-review-tannus-aither-1-1-solid-tyres" rel="nofollow">http://www.wheelsuckers.co.uk/profiles/blogs/ride-review-tannus-aither-1-1-solid-tyres</a> </p>