Can search for people's opinions on Tannus Armour, there are pros and cons and not everyone thinks the pros outweigh the cons, even ignoring the cost. Some common complaints of weight and worse rolling resistance are not as big a deal on ebike. But they also recommend you deflate tires when not in use.. which IMO is super annoying to have a bike that I can't just jump on. I'm not sure how critical it is, but Tannus says to do it. With 4" tires or something and low pressure maybe not as big a deal?Pushkar, you are awesome.
I just checked out the Tannus Armour and why did I not know this existed? What a cool product. Please put them on both of my Hydras.
Thanks for the explanation. Based on what you stated I’ll pass but it’s cool you offer it to your customers.I have tested this on commuters / paved roads. The trick is to actually use a smaller inner tube with Tannus. If you use a full-size tube, that leads to an unintentional balance issue on the tire (some portions of the tire get flattened out, but others remain thicker with extra material).
Weight increases by around an LB or so, but the comfort level increases noticeably. The additional 25mm thickness provides good cushioning.
1. The second video with the fat tire is a good one where they mention the bouncy part - with the right tubes, it adds to the ride and suspension.
2. Please do not under-inflate your tires with Tannus. Under-inflation may (will?) lead to flats, and a noticeable jerkiness / sluggishness does to misaligned weight on the tires.
3. I cant comment on the noise portion - i didn't notice it was any more quieter or louder.
Overall,
1. Positives are slightly better cushioning, more flat protection (even with thinner sidewalls)
2. Negatives - weight, and occasional sluggishness (typically if tires are not kept inflated properly)
This is the Mattoc Pro. In the pics I’ve seen it looks red although a very bright red.I'm wondering about the color rendition of Pushkar's camera. Or the workshop lighting. In this pic the fork 'could' be flaming orange. But Pushkar uses the word 'red'. I remember some Manitou forks with red on them and it was like a firetruck red. But that was another time and another place. So I'm curious.
Not sure. @pushkar ?ALSO: What hubs are being used?
No, it’s going to be cut to use a 5mm spacer. I understand there are two bikes that are almost identical. I assure you this is my bike.Say .... uh Vinny, did you request your steerer tube uncut? Because I did.
It doesn't matter. You probably ordered the long dropper seat post too.No, it’s going to be cut to use a 5mm spacer. I understand there are two bikes that are almost identical. I assure you this is my bike.
Whatever came stock on the bike.It doesn't matter. You probably ordered the long dropper seat post too.
It’s more of a fluorescent red/orange than pure red. Still looks good though!I'm wondering about the color rendition of Pushkar's camera. Or the workshop lighting. In this pic the fork 'could' be flaming orange. But Pushkar uses the word 'red'. I remember some Manitou forks with red on them and it was like a firetruck red. But that was another time and another place. So I'm curious.
EDIT: Looking around the pic I see other things that are red and they look regular red. So these forks are hot orange or reddish orange I think.
EDIT 2: Looking around on the interwebs it is definitely a hot reddish orange.
Yeah, the more I look at it and think about it ..... it's better with the Midnight Bronze than a 'firetruck' red would be.It’s more of a fluorescent red/orange than pure red. Still looks good though!
I’m thinking some matching grips, pedals, and possibly a seat would set it off nicely.Yeah, the more I look at it and think about it ..... it's better with the Midnight Bronze than a 'firetruck' red would be.