Had one fall over on our tandem when we were new at it when a dog ran out. I landed on the end pod, the handlebar sticking up right where my leg and hip join. Massive hematoma. Nothing docs can do. Ice and keep it moving. Second time was almost in my groin when I clipped a pole on the tandem. So...
I get that leakage when I was using CO2. I thought it was because of winter, as that’s the only time I need it. But it was the co-2 once I went with the electric pump, it stopped being an issue. Even though my sealant is rated for co-2 and I would replace it when I got home.
you only get the max amount of torque when you really push the bike hard. like on the 4th gen bosch motor I had to go past 450 watts to get the most of the motor's power. so unless you're pushing really hard you may not evder notice the extra.
One easy way to see how well a tire will seat is if the bead sits on the center of the rim, it will be hard. I have some Schwalbe tires that the bead is as wide or wider than the tire, and it seals with just a regular pump, but it makes it harder to get on as the first side likes to come off...