Donald Vallandingham
Portal: 700x28
Awsome tires
thank you Tannus for a awsome product, fit my Trek Domane with a set of Portal 700/28c they ride great, no noticeable rolling resistance will also fit my 1977 vintage road bike next ! you guys changed cycling for ever, worry free riding
Roger Wolfe
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Tires are very hard to install
I have read many reviews on these tires and I finally decided to get a pair. Most of the negative reviews were around installing the tire and how hard it was. I didn't realize how bad it was going to be to install the tires on the rims. I even bought the $20 tool to help. I am glad I did. It was the only way I was able to get the plastic pieces to clip into the rim. I spent an hour plus on each tire installing them. If Tannus could come up with a solution to install the tires in an easier fashion I would definitely recommend them, but as for a time saver so I don't have to worry about flats, I'm not sure this qualified. I can change a flat tire in less than 15 mins. With over 3 hours of install time I could have replaced over 12 flat tires. Not convinced that they are worth the work of getting them on the bike.
Andy V.
Portal: 700x28
the MTB perspective
There are two themes in my critique in that of user friendliness and adequate information. First however, one thing that was kinda a shock, there is nothing to plug the hole in the rim. In a facetious gesture they provide a patch kit, like ha ha. Living near the ocean salt is everywhere and a hole on a rim is not ideal, went to the hardware store, got an automotive plug. A missed opportunity for a sticker or plug that could help advertise the tires.
When purchasing mtb tires there is plenty of info and pics to ensure a good purchase. Getting the box and reading the riding limitations was something that should have been available prior to purchase.
How about a sticker with the size of the pins on the bag(s), a universal one would work. Both the chart online and the written instructions gave incorrect info when choosing the pins, putting the tires on two different size rims they were 0-2. Different installation info is scattered or hidden on the video, the website and in the box. Putting the tire in the sun was most helpful, did it on the second wheel a few days before installing. Getting the tires on is like reading Crime and Punishment, better once done.
The best analogy for the ride is that of a sports car, a bit stiffer but made to go fast. My bike has locking front suspension so I can alter the ride quality on the fly. Have already run over a nail, pulled it out kept riding.
Good once on, set and forget. Gravel tires or dirt path able, would've been my choice.
Steven Rider
Razorblade: 26"x1.75"
Not easy to install
Definitely not a 1 person install with our aid. I had to pre stretch it using ratchet strap on one end and trailer hitch on other. Used this to keep it stretched while installing it onto the rim. Snapped inserts into place onto the rim using a screwdriver. Rides well and looking forward to no more flats. I would buy again.
Thomas Bradshaw
Portal: 700x28
Tannus,
I can't honestly rate your product as I'm still awaiting my order from week back...kudos to the representative who has been working diligently to address this problem, but as of today the has not arrived. Please assist further with this issue...
Thomas
Chad stellwagen
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Better than expected
I bought these for my wife’s road bike. I wanted something maintenance free for her. They were extremely challenging to put on but they aren’t going anywhere now that they are on. They ride pretty good. I can definitely tell they aren’t an air tire but the wife will never know the difference.
Josh Cabrera
Shield: 26"x1 3/8"
88 dollars a tire after shipping, does not do well on rubble or wet surface turning, no sharp turning at all.
Bought it for my motorized mountain bike, because inner tube stems kept getting cut by the rim from torque. Great solution, just sacrificing a good bit of performance if you're a wild rider like me. Wish different treads came in smaller rim mm sizes.
Trina Meza
Shield: 700x32
Great tires
I'm a 47 yr old woman and I bought these tires to ride my bike to work and not have to worry about a flat making me late. I reviewed a few web site but ultimately bought Tannus tires. I bought them online and the first one was hard to install but I also did not read the instructions the second one was a breeze but I read the instructions. They worked great my 1 and only complaint would be that they kind of feel as if you were riding on a tire that was low you had to push a little harder to make the bike move. For the bike I had i was only able to choose one size and it only gave me an option for regular air pressure. I hope whoever stole my bike is enjoying the tires they are the only things on my bike i would want back. I'm actually looking for new tires on the site today for a bike my coworker gave me this bike I can buy the hard ones and try them out and come back and review.
Frank Henderson
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Didn't get Screwed
Third week on Tannus tires and the picture says it all. Great commuter tire. I was using a larger tire to reduce flats, but the mud would bring me to a stop due to lack of tire clearance. Tannus 28mm run much smaller (like a 25mm) than my Continental 28mm, so there is plenty of clearance now. Good ride quality
Rhett Herman
Semi-Slick: 700x28
500+ miles, one spike later
I got my first set of Tannus solid tires nearly 3 months and 60+ rides ago. They are great. I never worry about a flat, and they honestly don't feel any different from what I had been used to with tubed tires. In other words, I didn't feel any weight difference. Normally, in this (summer) time of riding, I would have gone through at least one new tube and one new tire (plus multiple patches). But now...none of that. I ride on paved roads in the Appalachian mountains, and these are great. And just the other week, I was riding when I suddenly felt something "klicking" under me. I stopped, and I saw this 2-inch spike (flat-sided, no-head flooring nail) sticking out of my Tannus tire. I got a pair of pliers, pulled it out (about 3/4 inch was outside the tire, about 1-1/4 inch inside!), and I really couldn't even see where the nail had been. I got back on, went on to complete my ride, and have ridden another half-dozen times (so far). With the Tannus tire, that nail never happened!
Ian Alvord
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Pegs
700c X 28 tire came with X 20 pegs. Much too small to use. I'm having to ride without them.
Zach Weber
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Road bike tires
Excellent product (again) from Tannus. I have a Savva bike used for triathlons and long road runs. It is wonderful to not have to worry about fixing or replacing a flat. They are not super easy to install, but very study when done. I will definitely be buying products from Tannus again!
Todd Mei
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Semi-Slicks Do the Trick!
I swapped my regular tires for my commuter bike. They work great, and I hardly notice a difference. It took me a while to figure out the best way to get the tires on. I recommend buying the S-tool as it has a special way to leverage the tire onto the rim. Also, letting the tire sit in the sun for 10-15 minutes makes it much easier. Lisa in customer service was very helpful in recommending the right tires for my rims as I was not sure of the measurements. I ordered a pair for my wife's bike since she cycles to work.
Jeff Raizen
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Love these tires
This is my second set of these tires. I have not even swapped them out yet after riding them for five years. Having never had a flat and never having to pump tires in five years has been so wonderful! That's why I bought another set and will always use these.
Baratier
Semi-Slick: 700x28
18 Months, 750 miles Review
12/01/2023: 18 months since I bought a pair of 700x28 slicks for my single speed and after putting over 750 miles on the tires, I love them and can certainly say that I am switching all my bikes to Tannus tires. At first, they felt a bit too "solid" where I could feel every single crack and rock on the road. It is supposed to take about 60-70 miles for them to break-in; but i think it was at 250+ miles mark that they felt like regular tires - or maybe I just got used to it. Also, not having to carry a patch kit (pump, inner tube, tire levers, Co2 cartridges) is a nice added bonus.
INSTALLATION: It takes work to get them in the rim so make sure to check all the necessary measurements (Tannus are very good at returns though). Once the installed, though, they don't move. I think i will have to cut it to take it off.
Baratier
Semi-Slick: 700x28
600 miles and 12 months later: No flats!
I bought a set of 700x28 @110PSI a year ago for my single speed bike and they are great, so this my review: Installation was a bit hard to get the tire into the rim and it took a bit of effort since it has to be tight. They replaced tires that ran at 100PSI so at first, you can feel every crack, stone, or any debris that you roll over. The recommend breakdown period is 80 miles, but to me it was after 300 miles that it stopped noticing these...or maybe I just used to. I ride on the road along with traffic 95% of the time so I'm often forced to roll over whatever debris are flushed off to the side, so having not to worry about getting a flat frees my mind to focus on navigating the road. I love the fact that I don't have to carry a spare tube and a pump anymore. They guarantee these tires up to 5000 miles. Being and avid biker, I put 600 miles in one year, so this might very well be the last set of tires Ill buy. I'm switching all my bikes to Tannus tires as the current pneumaticntitea wear off.
Carmen
Semi-Slick: 700x28
After 2 years, I'll never go back to air
I bought these after taking on a work commute that was about 20 miles rt on Chicago roads full of detritus and potholes, and having no time or energy to deal with flats. While I definitely broke a sweat getting them on, I did so in one evening without buying a special tool. The tires changed riding. I don't have to look at the road anymore to watch for bits of glass and divets and I can pay more attention to what's going on in traffic. I also don't have to carry a bunch of tools with me when I go out, just in case. They've done well on my fixed gear through winters and summers, whether they were ridden daily or left sitting in a garage for a few weeks, then ridden heavily again. I'm getting another set just to have around. If there has been a speed reduction, I haven't really noticed it, though I never kept my tires extremely inflated.
Zorab
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Choosing, Tannus tires, was the best decision I made, in buying bike tires!
Tires arrived super fast, installation for me was easier than anticipated, took me under an hour for both tires!
The experience riding on new tires is awesome, occasionally a little hard on the bumps, but not as as bad as I thought it would be on airless tires! Over-all super thankful to be done with flats!!!
PS, Making sure 14-16 inner rim width is the right size, is crucial, so take a moment and take accurate measurements. I am saying this because I almost ordered the wrong size. Tannus new Slick 16-18, would not have fit my rim.
Joseph Hill
Semi-Slick: 700x28
Peace of mind
Can't tell you how much I love these tires. I have two sets that I primarily use for training and group rides for the past 2 years. The relief of not having to worry about checking the air before a ride, making sure that I have flat kit, obsessing over tire pressure, and worrying if I'm dropping pressure mid ride, is immeasurable. You just hop on and ride. If you're on the fence about getting a set of these, just grab a set and try them out. With them now having it to where you can buy them already set up on wheels, it makes installation super easy.