Well....
Fitting wise it was "interesting" to say the least
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I have a 17.09 inside rim, the smallest Tannus locking pegs were too long, so had to modify 30+ with my Milwaulkee with Dremel collet adapter and diamond disk.
It says the pegs should be a snug fit which for my rim was 19.5mm. It also says you should aim for rim size + 3.5mm but that would have been impossible on my wheel.
It was a like for like replacement (26x1.75 off and back on again).
Getting the tyre on the rim was a bit of a palaver, ended up using straps to pull it over (this would be easier next time round). I'd like to lie but took over 2 hour's from start to finish.
Grip wise it was fine, no worries there.
It did spin slightly 3 times on the rim, but I think it was just bedding itself in, no chance of it rolling off.
Ride quality next... I run my tyres at 45 psi normally (a lot lower than most people), and have gotten accustomed to the comfort. The Tannus I fitted was classed as "Regular" or Medium.
With the weight of the Nexus hub it was just too hard over pot holes and bumps. Flat roads it was perfectly acceptable but hitting bumps it felt like the wheel was taking some hammer.
I've given it a couple of weeks and tried to like it but tonight I've gone back to my normal tyre and tube (Continental), at a luxury 45psi..
Demounting the tyre without damaging it is a bit of a task but I managed it, take you time and it can be done (was loathe to cutting it off!)
Maybe I should have bought the Soft compound, who knows?, but I'm glad I've given them a go and to be honest I'm amazed how much shock a tyre soaks up.
So it's been a learning experience if nothing else.
guess it doesn’t matter what they feel like on an electric bike however
