Mr Tuffy Tire Liners vs Tannus Armour Foam
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- I install Mr Tuffy tire liners and compare to the Tannus Armour foam inserts to see which is easier to install and which rides better.
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You should ride through a thorny field with both and see if either get a flat.
They're good for that it's Thorny sidewalks that will get you
That’s what I was hoping for. I don’t think my decision of flat protection will ride on the softness added. I actually prefer a stiffness because I get a more efficient thrust out of my pedaling. Softening is like low tire pressure that makes you do extra work.
@@jesseschumacher4080This video was supposed to compare the two for puncture resistance. No such luck. I use Flat Out in the tubes of my 4” wide fat tires. 450 miles and no flats yet. This area I live in has thorns everywhere.
I did that with tannus and no flats hundreds of thorns and the taffy liners couldn't handle it
@@jesseschumacher4080😂😂😂
I learned from an old timer Just run tow straps inside wheel! Cheap and works
i also heard to run fire hose as liners.
I once used Tannus Armour and after a while both the front and rear Armour compressed permanently to about 1/8 of an inch in thickness. I got a flat from a small metal shaving in the front tire and it went right through the Tannus Armour. I tried riding with a front tire flat with the Tannus Armour and stopped because I was concerned about the rim becoming damaged. I no longer use Tannus Armour and use some tire liners with Schwalbe Marathon Plus MTB Smart Guard. They are heavy tires and are advertised as being thick enough to not get flats from objects the size of a thumbtack. I road several thousand miles without any flats.
If your bike tires are as flat resistant as car tires, that is ideal. Objects like screws and nails that give car tires a flat will also give you bike tires a flat unless you have airless tires or airless tire liners.
Thanks for this comment. I remember hearing people having to deflate their tires after every ride. I’m all set on paying $160 for a pair of tannus armor and I’ll just get mr tuffy for half the price and get the same results.
@@Nickles4 You're welcome and happy trials.
@@johnb9005 So what do you advise for my 26 by 4 flat?
I've been rolling with mr. Tuffy's for over 15 years overall they work great and they're cheap I would recommend this to anybody who doesn't want to push there bike when they get a flat tire get them you'll be glad you did
Ultra light version? Never had a flat?
Have You tried "rhinoDillos" ?
Its a mr tuffy product too but with an improved formula apparently
@@Tobi-wr4co no I haven't
@@capcom4eva regular version Brown color code
You said they're cheap ?I don't think so..
Interesting comparison - My personal experience riding in Southern California (Mecca for Goathead thorns) is that Tannus proves worthy. I have used several "liners" and none worked as needed. I've had the Tannus inserts w/tubes for about 6 months now and not 1 flat. I thought it would be interesting to count the thorns I picked up and pulled out, over 50 so far. I'm a believer in the Tannus solution.
No tire in the world for a Ebike or bicycles should ever go flat from a thorn. I am using 26x2 inch Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my road bike, years between flats at 10,000 miles a year. Now I need a 20x3 inch tire, but Schwalbe doesn't make one.
@@WildernessMusic_GentleSereneNo tyre in the world? Don't be so ridiculous..😂
@@thetruebrit85i think hes saying every tire should have thorn protection
Did your put the stock 4" tubes back in the Tannis liners or buy new smaller tubes? Please.
@@petejansen8098 I put the smaller tubes in and it fits perfectly. I used foot powder in the tires and on the tubes to make it easier to fit. I love them.
On my hub motor on back tire e bike, i fixed flats n put the mr tuffy liner on without taking back tire off, i use rachet strap to raise back end of bike up off ground strapped around a tree branch or beam of roof or whatever you can strap it to
People when you go riding on hub motor ebike carry a rachet strap also so you can fix a flat easier if you need to, works good when putting tire back on with tire up in air, also carry bottle of unexpired bottle of green slime or 2 bottles, this saved me a few times fixing flats, best to put green slime in before you go riding, carry extra valve stems, one time green slim messed up my valve stem n couldn't pump up tire- had to put new one in, also carry steal long valve stem remover tool- one time plastic valve stem remover tool on green slime bottle broke n wouldn't take valve stem out, also carry skinny needle noise plyers- one time valve stem got stuck n valve stem remover tool wouldn't remove it
Especially on a e bike people, if you got wide tires n a heavy ebike it is hard to roll back home with a flat if you are miles away
Good suggestions - sounds like the voice of experience!
@@phantom4255
One day I put in tannus armour inserts n only got one flat in 10 months, best thing to do unless you put motorcycle tires on
Watching You do all that work is crazy. I put the bike on My work stand, cracked one side of each tire front and back tires , inserted the Tuffy liners with one hand inside, reinstalled tire side and inflated !! NEVER took a tire off the bike or tire off the wheel. Yes tube changing is a different story.
I like that wooden work stand, that's pure genius.
Haha I wondered when someone would notice that 🙂
Thinking of building one myself, great idea CC
Wow, that wooden handlebar stand is blowing my mind! That's the video that youtube is begging for!
2024 and well worth watching just for that stand, thanks
Thanks for the video. I’ve been riding the Tannus foam inserts on my ebike for over 3 years during which I average over 5,000 miles per year with no flats while also enjoying a nice “cushy” ride. They’re simply the best way to go!
Heard some good some bad are the flat and worn? No flats, so do you still use the original innertubes the Tannurus came with? Any slower/worse handling? 15k is very 👍
I have about 4-5 years, around 5k of hard offroad ebike use. Still ride that ebike to this day and never had a flat/issues. I just ordered another set for my new ebike.
I've now got TAnnus on my fat bike and they are excellent. I had MR Tuffy but found them a nightmare to install...they slipped about inside the tyre and when I eventually removed them it was clear that they had settled inside the tyre in a series of twisty curves meaning there were areas of tyre not protected...and yes I did puncture because of it...
I installed Mr. Tuffy’s on my Rad Mini and it reduced the rolling resistance so much it felt like a completely different bike! It accelerates way better than before! A great investment, get the 26”x4” and wrap the extra within the tire casing...don’t cut it...quick sidebar...Locktite Non-Permanent fixed all of my rear wheel spoke problems..!
What spoke problem?
ditto, what spoke problem? spoke loosening & wheels becoming untrue?
Lol dude just learned about more psi = less resistance.
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Wow, that would have popped the tire on a large-scale operation ore-mining vehicle.
If I do do liners, it's gonna be the Tannus for me. I want the protection, but I want that cush ride even more. Thanks, CC
It really is one of my favorite upgrades I like a cushy ride.
*Want a really smooth ride? Take some baby powder (or foot powder) and put about 1/4 cup over the tire as well as inside the tire casing, dumping some in and turning the tire in your hand so the Baby Powder (talic) evenly distributes. This will make for a very supple ride as you prevent the tire from sticking to the tire casing inside which also increases chafing and hence tube wear and seam leaks). I have been a UBI Pro Mechanic and used this for bikes since the early 90's Even for ebikes too. (My first was an "ebike" but Ebike brand from 1999) For my spare tube I keep one in a ziplock bag with the talic in coating everything nice. Trust me it really makes a huge difference!*
UPDATE. I knew I read it somewhere, so I got out my Tannus installation guide and on page 3 under Tips For Installing Tannus Armour it states (It is common for the Amour to compress over time. It still is providing shock absorption and puncture resistance but will perform better when properly maintained. To minimize compression deflate the tires while not use. This allows the Armour compound to rebound to provide ideal performance.) So does that mean when your not riding your bike, your suppose to let the air out of the tires? I'm sorry but that's not happening. I don't know how everyone else feels, but if I would have known that earlier, I would not have purchased the Armours.
Fucking hell Russell why do you copy paste this comment on all tannus videos? Worse part is you pretend its the first time, every time!
Wow that sucks.
I just had a screw enter my back e-bike tire. It went through the tire and Mr. Tuffy liner, but the FlatOut sealant sealed the hole with very little air loss. Double your protection and double your fun. Their is nothing wrong with redundancy and it will keep you from walking your bike many miles, or save you time with an on-the-spot repair job. Who knows what type of weather conditions await you? I did not notice any different ride quality with both of the tire protector products. I love your videos on Rad Bike upgrades. Ready to pull the trigger on the Area 13, Bolton E-Bike, controller upgrade for my wife's Rad Mini ST.
I started with Mr. Tuffy's and after 1,200 miles through every kind of terrain I have yet to get a flat - - ->>>.
What about those thorns in the desert or whatever there called, did you ride in the desert where those are at?
When i ride in the forest in flagstaff Az i never got a flat, but on side of interstate from flagstaff to bellemont i got a flat one time
I use Mr Tuffy tire liners and slime tire sealant, they stop everything except nails and screws. I've learned to avoid construction areas because they spill nails all over the streets... 😠 I'm also familiar with the more comfortable ride when I was using Schwalbe Marathon tires which had a thick rubber compound. But that was on thin tires on a hybrid bike. With fat tires you get a similar effect so the ride isn't so harsh that I would favor the Tannus armor over what I use currently.
I do bikepacking and have used Mr. Tuffy over the past 2 years and not one flat. I’ve never tried any other type of flat guard but I’ve found something that works for me so I’ll stick with it.
ive used mr tuffy couple times now, no flats with it yet. a lot cheaper too.
Thanks for the video .
I guess if Tuffy actually performs against punctures say riding on deer trails or pot holes etc .its worth the $$.
I pick my haven't got a flat on my Rad yet .and I have no liners . but I can't wait to get a hold of the Tannus liners .thanks to your reviews .👍😃
I appreciate your thoughts on the tire liners, I've talked with others who bought Tannus and they pretty much said the same as you, but your the first that has done both, so I definitely appreciate your input. i personally bought the Mr Tuffies, but like you said, I didn't see any difference in the ride, while, friends that have bought Tannus Armour all said it's like riding on a cloud. I'm getting my Aventon Aventure in mid June, so I may buy Tannus Amour for my new E-bike. Thanks again, always enjoy your videos!
yep it really does change the ride quality quite a bit and i'm a fan :) quite expensive though
I just got my Aventure. I am debating on which liner to go with. How has your experience been over the past two months?
@@adammerritt4404 I've had both Mr Tuffies and Tannus and yes Tannus is more expensive, but they are worth it. I put them on my Aventon and the ride is so much better and they'll handle goat heads from the west and midwest, so they'll handle anything we have here in the east. I've had mine on my Aventure for over a year and have no flats, even after riding through an area where there was glass all over the road, looked like it was windshield glass.
My observation on the Mr Tuffy liners. Yes, they do reduce the goats head thorn punctures. If you get a tuff thorn and it breaks off and the pointy part stays in the tire after more riding the thorn WILL get thru the tube. Yes the rolling resistance is less, however the ride over gravel/sidewalk cracks is much rougher.
With Slime liners I've got numerous things embedded in the tire and even take small chunks out of tires, revealing the green lining without puncturing. Have had flats from thorns just missing the liner, though.
I used the Mr. Tuffy liners on the current build.
50 miles, and my first Flat this morning. Need to pull the tire off this evening, and find out what the cause is.
There’s a trick to inserting liners - insert an aired up tube to hold the liner in place, and go around the rim about 30 degrees at a time, tucking in the liner a bit at a time, then checking that it’s centered before popping it on the rim…
Thanks for giving you honest opinion. I just had ordered the Mr Tuffy and then found the Tannus liners. I wasn't sure if they'd be worth the extra coin for my Frey AM1000, but after seeing this, I am definitely ordering some. Keep up the info on E-bikes. After getting mine, I can see they are the future.
Frey bikes look awesome! Always wanted to test ride one.
Keep the videos rolling out brotha! I always enjoy hearing your honest reviews on anything e-bike related👍👍 you have my support from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Cheers,
Thanks Aaron! Will do! I have a bunch of videos in queue. 😁
Just got an E-Bike and decide today to do some long-distance riding. Only 1.5 miles I get a flat in the rear, I can't find where anything punctured through the tire, but somehow the tube needed a patch. So here I am looking for something to prevent this from happening again.
I have both Mr Tuffy and Tannus in the rear and have NEVER had a problem. Have just Mr Tuffy in the front ands all is well Just FYI
Can you do both???
@@chaguito69 you can do both, but if you're on a budget mr. Tuffy is the way to go. I have a specialized fatboy & have mr. Tuffy on both front & back. Easy to install & it does the job on the base of the wheels. If you're an aggressive rider & go thru bushes, you might need the extra sidewall protection & Tannus would be your best bet🤔
@@REPUBLI_CAN nah i have a sondors fat tire just for commute , the stock tires are fat in diameter but they are really thin that you can feel it at touching it
what size tires are you running both the tannus and tuffy on?
Daily riding tannus for little over a year. After a flat puncture in center of tire. I notice the 1/2” center foam compacts as thin as sidewalls. Thus the flat. Great when new. And Who’s gonna let their air out daily just so they last longer,
Same thing happened to me . causing 2 flats until I figured it out . I had to walk my bike back from a long distance the last flat .
It's worth noting that Tannus doesn't claim their run-flat support on fat tires. It might work anyway, but Tannus does have that asterisk in there.
You sir are correct! *Does not apply to the follow sizes: 20x3.0-4.0, 20x4.1-4.8, and 26x4.0-4.8.
What is run flat support?
@@CONSCIOUS_TALK_ENT.Means even if you get a flat and there's no air pressure you can theoretically ride on that tire ymmv
I have 2 Juiced Ripcurrent S for the last two years and had the Mr. Tuffy's in both and never had a flat. I switched to Tannus Armour and Maxxis Minion tires. IMO the Tannus inserts causes higher rolling resistance vs the Mr Tuffy's. I now have 2 months on the Tannus and for the first month the tire pressure kept dropping 2-3 psi every week. If you can do a battery range test Full to flat between the Tannus and Mr Tuffy on the same ebike and tires I would like to see those results.
So what do you prefer,? I just bought a rip current s also 🤠
@@jewboyjon75 I have converted all tires to tubeless.
That's what keeps me from getting them. I've heard mixed opinions on the resistance, but I don't see how it's not gonna be a little too squishy and slow for road use. Trails, I'll be on them all day. Absolutely. But for an ebike that spends more time on the road, I think I'd rather stick to double skin tubes. The amount a slightly too low tire slows you down, and drains the battery is substantial enough for me to skip them. Sucks because I like the idea and really want them, but I'll wait until I do up a straight trail ride. I really wish they would get on different composition/hardness options. And I mean it's not like they're super overpriced. But especially the fatties, are a little ridiculous for a little piece of molded foam. You don't really have much choice if you need them, and I wouldn't mind the price if I do end up needing them enough. But I've only got two flats in the past year, and both could have potentially gone right through the t.a. anyway. Big spike of glass, and then metal. Idk. Doubling an old tube or two has kept out the little dumb stuff, so.
Shortly after buying my Rad Rover I got a flat, got it fixed and a week and a half later got another flat and had another flat and had to walk 3 miles back, that was it for me, I ordered Mr Tuffy liners in it and put 8,000 miles on it, gave it to my brother in law and the tires are bald and still no flats, I swear by them for the price.
Wow thanks for that
@@jefbiggs1583 the only downside is they don't protect if you were to get a puncture on a sidewall but I never had a problem and did ride off the beaten path as well, I retired my Rad Rover for a dual hub AWD 1000 Watt E Cell, I love it happy riding.
Man you comparison videos are right on point every single time
Lol don't kid yourself. Since I bought a fat tire ebike I had 4 flats & it's always the back tire, now I got tire liner & tannus armor & slime in tube. I never had a flat on my 26x2.50 tire. Them damn 20x4 are a MAGNET
Was getting crazy flats on the rear of my Ariel Rider X-Class which is a 20x4.0 size. Installed a Mr. Tuffy and have yet to get a flat in over 1,000 miles mostly off-road. My original rear tire had gotten somewhat large holes ripped in it and the tire liner started to become the tire lol. The tire never went flat, even with the liner showing through! I found the install to be not as easy as I thought. I wish the Mr. Tuffy could stick to the inside of the tire with some mild adhesive. It seemed like the liner might slide to one side or the other if you're not careful.
... Ive been using Mr. Tuffy on 26x4 and have 2 flats 6000 km from 3inch finishing nails .. they seem to be fairly thorn resistant... to hold the Tuffy in place i use bits of tuck tape/venture tape ..works well to hold it in place ..
Great video as usual and I love your clean workspace!
Not always that clean but yes I like it too
Awesome!! I need the Tannus!! I've had atleast 4 flats luckily not far from home.
Bryan, you are something else! Wish you were living close to me and you could come over and organize my garage, yours is absolutely clean and neat! Thanks for the review of Mr. Tuffy's liners. I will not try them, rather I will try the Tannus Armour.
I am looking at those same two liners for my new ebike, a fat 20 tire bike. I'm fat so I needed a fat tire one. Anyway, 5 years ago I built a 29" motorized bicycle. It came with cheapo tires on it. Riding the neighborhood I had 3 flats in the first couple months. Always the back tire. I put on some Continental bike tires, 29 X 2.25s, and Tuffy liners. No more flats. Flat tires ruin the whole concept of bicycling for older riders like me. I can't be walking the bike home several miles. The last time I hid it in some bushes, walked home, got the car and came back. Dollar for dollar, I think the Tuffys make more cents. An object longer than the foam is thick will flatten a foam lined tire.
The Tuffy liners are actually tough.
Liked your vid.. Try not to talk too much, talky videos get on my nerves.
I threw my old rusty bike behind a bush when the bus driver told me a bike is additional $25 fare, it was still there 5 days later upon return
Tannus is excellent, but I suggest you use a good, durable inner tube. I had a rear flat though I had a Tannus installed. No puncture, but maybe the inner tube just failed.
Thanks for the review of the Mr Tuffy... I'm buying the Tannus!
I have to watch this again. I fell asleep last time. Lol. I was just looking at these Liners Today,on Amazon.
I use an old tire inside the new. Say you have a 26 x 2.125 you use a 26 x 1.95 but trim the wire bead off the old tire first. stuff the inner tube into the smaller tire then put the smaller tire in the bigger one. I use it for my city riding and has effectively stopped flats for now.
I am one who was on the fence between the two. thanks for this
I just ordered the Tannus inserts after watching your informative. Question when I fill the tube with the Tannus inserts do I use the recommender psi in the tire or should I put less cause of the inserts. Thanks
I'm guessing you'll want go slightly lower, but that lower pressure might provide similar firmness and flex to the tire.
I have been running 12 to 15 psi in my 20x4 inch tires and the ride is fine with the Tannus liners. Handles much better than before.
@@ohwell2790 12-15 psi sounds right. That's what is nice about our Armour. You can run lower psi which gives better control, and comfort. Cheers
@@RideTannus I run the CST Roly Poly 26x4.8 @ 6# in the rear, and 4.5-5# in the front. Where I live there is a lot of soft, deep sand, and goat heads are terrible problem. Are these pressures going to work well with the inserts?
@@skooterbrah If you're riding in the sand a lot a good # to run would be 6-10 psi with our Armour Inserts. Anything below that we don't recommend really. You can play with the psi up or down to get it where you are most comfortable. Hope this helps!
I use the Mr. Tuffy but it's notorious for "friction flats" internally from eventual wear/tear. It's reliable but, it's a pain. I'm buying my tannus armour liners BUT, intend to KEEP that Mr. Tuffy's under the Tannus. It'll be a little heavier BUT, the peace of mind is WORTH EVERYTHING. 🤘😁🤘
Totally agreed 👍 I'm riding with 2 TANNUS Armour, yeah the sensation is "heavier" but i ♥️ it !
I know this is old but wouldn't putting mr tuffy on the outside of armour work better? It can't deflect to well if foam is holding the nail straight 😅
I wonder how it would feel and give you confidence if you installed both at the same time. Did you also notice any major difference with the top speed and angular momentum?
i did not notice any top speed difference but really didn't specifically test that either. i would bet the foam liners might reduce speed a little, more rotating mass....
Like CitizenCycle mentions in his comment, Tannus Armour may have a little bit more rotating mass where we are a foam insert. The two are compatible together but that's emptying your wallet even more. We feel one or the other is sufficient. Obviously Tannus being our choice! Its good stuff. Like riding on the clouds. Cheers
Great information...going to get Tannus...when that "time" comes....with no rear suspension...every piece of cushioning helps for a big person....
If Schwalbe would make fat tires with their patented puncture resistant lining we wouldn't need liners or foam inserts. I loved my RadRover but the flats were killing me. Never could get the Mr. Tuffy Liners to sit right so instead I cut open the tube I was replacing along the inside circumference and then wrapped it over the new tube thus creating an extra layer of rubber. That plus the addition of Slime worked well. If I did get a puncture that made it through both layers, the Slime slowed things down enough so I could make it home.
As adamant as you are with liners I am with tubeless. 2 years of riding 3 different bikes and not one flat with Stan's sealant and no tubes. Plus it shaves weight off the wheelset
Nice guns,like your presentation, no "eeees and uhhs" and you are getting more knowledgeable all the time, keep up the good work!
Another great video! Wish I saw this before I bought a pair of Tuffy’s. I wouldn’t expect the Tuffy’s to alter the ride its only puncture protection. However it is very interesting that the Tannus changed the ride that much. Not so sure the Tannus will be totally puncture proof if the object is longer than the thickness of the foam liner. So keep us informed.
I can definitely say that nails will go right through.
I have been running liners since they first hit the market , ugh ,,, 22+ years ( gee now I 'm old ) . Those Tannus look interesting . In the 1970s bmx riders had solid polyurethane " Honeycomb tread" tires . Some loved them and some hated them .
This review was more about Mr. Tuffy tire liners not being as good as that other brand from his opinion. Either one is good, you will not get a tread flat, side wall punctures are rare but if that is a concern for you, then pay the extra cash. If you can afford a multi thousand dollar e bike then get the higher end tire liners. Mr. Tuffy is still a good investment. The tannus armor cost $79.99 for 26x1.95-2.25
Or $18 for Mr. Tuffy and tuffy liner won't loosing your spokes, is reusable and biodegradable.
Home Depot "Orbit UPC 2 in. x 50 ft. 20 Mil PVC Pipe Wrap" $5.24 a roll it is thin and fits perfect. Nails, Screws, Thorns glass and more. it's made to protect under ground pipes
I added the tannus armour to my diy ebike, a 2019 Montague Paratrooper and a Bafang Mid Drive. It was hard getting the tube and tannus on the 1.95" tires I have on the bike. My next build, hoping to be my reward when the fed finally approves my disability I want a fat tire recumbent electric mountain bike! i tried a ride at the beach and it was a nogo. I am running 20lbs of pressure in the innertubes I do like the softer ride feel.
I have a 2 stroke motorized beach cruiser. And I run 2 Mr.Tuffy tire liners in each of my wheels 🛞 sue to Las Vegas roads beating ass. And I got to say I haven’t had a flat yet they run good and the wheels don’t feel of center or anything with having 2 tire liners . I have 26in beach cruise wheels
Great video I’m new to ebikes and and have a Rad rover 6 with tannus liners coming this year thanks for a great demo on liners new sub great job
Running Tannus 4x26 on Ripcurrent S. Over 3 years and 4000+ miles, no issues. I hear the complaints, but I'm not experiencing it.
Brand new tires. Slime inner tubes & Tannus armor. Glass and nails? Sorry, I DONT HAVE THOSE PROBLEMS! 😎
i use both tire Liners and tannus armor and work great
Ken... so you use Mr. Tuffy's in combination with the tannus? Did the ride change? I commute 31 miles round trip each day with my Rad City 5+ at relatively high speed (around 23mph) so I want as little rolling resistance as possible and I really don't want a "squishy" ride. Can you give me some advice please based on your experience? Thanks.
@@JoeKubinec yes i use both since my tyre can fit both, i cant feel any different about rolling resistance as i ride my bike for 15+ hours a day for foodpanda work
Thanks for your reply... what size tire do you have? Thanks again.
@@JoeKubinec miy tire size are both 27.5 /2.8 i also use thicker inner tube too
@@JoeKubinec migh be overkill but i feel alot safer this way lol as it my working bike to make money dont want to have any downtime
Always a pleasure to whatch and look forward to.
Thanks Alan!
Mr tuffy along with some flatout and you're good..just make sure you check your tire pressure on a regular so that the liner won't shift..
Great Video *CitizenCycle!* You're hired! 🤘
On your advice I’m going for Tannus on both my bikes 😊
Lol I just ordered tannus armour for the altra duo yesterday and now watching your vid had 2 rear flats like you say mite as well have a nice ride to ..
Thank you yet again...I will be getting a pair based on your review
We sell ebikes at our shop and a sell the tannus liners as well. They r great! We had an old lady buy one of our ebikes but took the liners wit her and had a in town bike shop put them in and they said the tannus was trash and put their own liners in and they used mr.Tuffy. she's coming back to buy her husband a bike but we r gonna install the tannus liner in his.
Hey, you guys call me crazy but.... what about if I use the Mr Tuffy and the Tannus together????????
I had the same thought!
Free video idea, someone grab it
I just saw a video where you can install them without removing the tires I’ve got some Tuffy liners coming I’m gonna try it.
I just purchased my first ebike(Juiced Ripcurrent) and hear that it is a real pain-in-the-ass changing a flat on the rear tire with Hub motor and all, especially trying to fix it out on a bike ride so I think I'm going to go with the Tannus Armour!!!
Changing out the back tire is not as hard as you think but I would certainly rather do it in my garage than on the side of the road
@@CitizenCycle925 I've recently bought a R&M Load 60 cargo e-bike and I've tried changing the back tyre in my garage just to find out how easy/difficult it is. I found that it's pretty impossible without some means of suspending the back of the bike above the ground (which is doable in the garage). The bike is too heavy to get upside-down. With it the right way up, you can't hold the back up with one hand (because it's too heavy) and take the wheel off the chain with the other (too fiddley). I've seen a Propel video where he looks at ways at suspending it from a tree branch, but who knows if there'll be a handy tree with a low limb where you get the puncture? I think there's no realistic option in the event of a roadside flat in the back tyre other than to walk the bike home, so I plan to invest in the Tannus Armour before that happens. Thanks for this useful video.
i went from the tire liners to tanus;; tanus are so much better. ( im using 27.5 tho with conti tires ) bulletproof
Thanks for this video, I'm on the fence between Tannus and Mr. Tuffy for my e-bike...
Ive had Himiway Cruiser since November, 1600 miles. First 1200 without Tannus no blown tires. Got talked into them, popped in first 200 miles blew rear tire. Bought another one and had pro install incase i made a mistake, and it blew out immediately after as well. I ride off payments in a country club and wide sidewalks. No construction or anything, clean roads.
Yep I got talked into tannus as well . I've had four punctures on my back tire with tannus Armour in the past 6-8 months
@@zachcline7555 I haven’t had any issues since taking them out. Same routes.
@@dpa03 was it always the back tire ? I’ve never had any issues with the front . I finally ordered some maxxis minion tires for it so I’ll see if that helps
@@zachcline8347 always the back. I’ve only had one blowout in front and that was with the liner. 2000 miles later an no issues with front. With the liners i want to say I’ve had probably 8 punctures with liners in. Just replaced the back tire with something cheap off Amazon as I’m going to replace the bike soon. Way too many other issues with this bike, from motor to display screen. I’m going to go with a Super73 next.
@@dpa03 Yeah I’m probably not going with himiway again . I’ve been looking at Aventon , They seem to be better built from what I’ve seen so far . I haven’t had issues with the motor just yet , But I can tell they cut corners where it matters to save on cost
I got a really good deal on amazon with the tannus 35 pounds with free delivery
Big fan of Tannus armor, I have those in my 20 x 4 e-bike tires. They cost a lot but 2 years later no punctures. I was averaging a puncture every 3 rides here in the desert. We have goat head thorns, I call them devil heads because they are evil and that's what they look like. My new ZOOZ uses a 24 x 3.0 tire size and Tannus doesn't make a liner in that size. Tannus if you are listening, hint, hint.
I’m interested in the tannus armor but I heard for it to remain effective you must deflate the tires after every ride. You’ve been using them for 2 years so I was wondering if that’s actually necessary
Would you recommend adding that tire slime AND adding the tannus armour liner?
Tannus were a possibility until it became necessary to invest in new smaller tubes as well. my 26x4s are brand new so financially makes no sense. I guess I'll go with Tuffys. BUT, thank you for the excellent idea on a home made handlebar stand. Brilliant!!
Mr Tuffy is my preferred liner, the negatives on the Tannus is NO you cannot run a 4" tire flat, they come right off the rim, a disclaimer from Tannus states you must let the air out of the tube when not in use so they will retain the shape otherwise they compress and are worthless!
i use tannus on a normal 27.5, and its bullet proof with no air - i use conti tires, and they arent coming off unless you have a crowbar handy ;-)
I got a large staple in my rear but the liner deflected it.
That is awesome! That's the goal. Cheers
Thank you for your review, CC.
My pleasure!
Once I get a flat tire with my Mr. Tuffy (and sealant), I'm gonna get that Tannus :)
I tried slime sealant. When the tire blew I had that crap all over my pants, my shoes, the bike, the wheel, the everythang. I wouldn't put that stuff in my worst enemy's tires. I might try the Armour-dilloz....
Our Armour won't disappoint! Cheers
I Got the Tannus Armour Foam ones on the way from Rad Power Bikes
Sweet let me know what you think. I'd really like to hear some other opinions on them.
Tannus looks cool
I would go with the tire tape first and then also insert a foam noodle. I have a 20" fat tire ebike and lots of sharp weed heads and cactus around. That much cushion and the tape should do the trick. The orange inserts are like $160 for a pair...that's ridiculous!
Put the line UNDER the Tannus Armour. It's what I did to kill the INTERNAL "friction flats" from the rubbing on the tube the liners do because of the lacking tapered ends. But yeah, use the Tannus OVER the liners, I use Schawlbe Marathons WITH this combo and the ONLY shit that's gotten THROUGH THAT....Has been 2 NAILS and two SUPER HUGE incredibly strong ass thorns man!! I was surprised by the thorns cutting through practically 3 layers of puncture resistance!!🤘🚴🤘 But yeah, use BOTH, it's heavier yeah but, meh GET STRONGER!!🤘😀🤘For a commuter bike, 100%! 🤘🚴🤘
I run both as well. So far both have not failed me.
Of topic. What tires do you recommend for 20x4 ebikes for off road? My original tires are already bald at 100 miles.
i guess it is quite off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream new movies online ?
@Kenneth Lian flixportal xD
@Kashton Sebastian Thanks, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :) I really appreciate it!
@Kenneth Lian happy to help =)
Do you run both in the same tire? Ultimate puncture protection lol
the first thing I did when I unboxed my Himiway Cruiser, was install Tannus liners, and squirted some Flat Out slime into the tube... did that with my Radrover way back when I still had it
What do you think of the ride? Do you feel the difference? I really notice it.
They are like $70 each at that cost you might as well just get Vee Tire Huntsman tires would be much better investment they are like 3x more puncture resistant than regular tires.
Okay, the Tannus prevents a puncture but now you have a foreign object embedded in your tire that you are unaware of. Sooner or later it is compressed through the Tannus to the tube. And you don't mention how much of a problem it is to fix a tire with the Tannus already installed.
How long do the Tannus last under suggested lower pressure? How long do Tannus last under full rated pressure? Tannus admits to their liners becoming compressed after time, what is that time? OR more specific: I will be trying Tannus liners in a 20x3 inch tire on a LectricXP3.0 bike of 65 pounds, my weight is 200lbs, Tire pressure will be 40psi, and road conditions will be all very good asphalt.
Omg I was considering both of these. Perfect video. Thank you. (also likely considering tubeless)
tannus is a soft ride but slows you down.
I got the 2 of those the liner and tannus that is my project to install the two together maybe you would considering do one video installing it and do some test riding
@SOLACE NO PROBLEM SO FAR LITTLE HEAVY
Ive been riding diy ebikes for 4 years now Ive always used sealant (slime and others) thats always worked me except pinch flats, big hub motors are gonna have those, so the tannus's looks good to solve those pinch flats I might give it a try 3000w motors an bigger aint so easy though
Mr. Tuffys have liners that are ebike rated and stick, why wouldn't you get those. Most flats don't happen on the sidewalls. Some flats are bound to happen with inserts or liners, it depends on the object and angle plus force when penetrating, same as getting a flat on a car tire.
I just bought the tannus 20x4 armor. Just because it's easier, I'll do the front first. thanks for the avice
Just installed my tannus liner on my rear for my himiway. I popped it right at the beginning of winter, a little thorn did it in. But I haven't done the front yet, but was gonna just start with the rear. Giving her a charge now, and am excited to give it a feel. I saw a video that says you can just do it on one tire and it'll be fine. Have you rode with only 1 liner in?
I have the m-taffies in my rover5,haven’t had a flat in the 5months I’ve been riding so far.
I was thinking use both double the protection
Tannus Armour Foam made my two 20 inch tube's value broke in one week. I will cut it smaller and try again.
I like you handlebar holder. I need to make 1 for myself.