I just did a search for threads about tires/tubes and came upon one from July 11; went to the website for airless tires. I'm wondering why more people don't ride with them...what are the cons to tires that don't flat, require repairs or changes? I may be naive, but am willing to listen and learn about my favorite subject: Cycling.
airless tires
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 7:15am
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 7:25am
#1
Very bumpy
They've been used on other wheeled things. Not that great.
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 7:39am
#2
"Basically, they ride like a wooden hobbyhorse. This is not a forum for discussing hobbyhorsing. :)
""Pneumatic! The Musical""
- Christian"
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 8:18am
#3
according to christy...
"http://www.nycc.org/mb/Thread.aspx?B=1&T=7060&TP=1#Msg30301
> Evan, are you talking about those solid tires? I used to
> use them on my comuter bike. They are great, absolutely
> no flats. Did get a herniated disc, also made me impotent,
> but no flats.
"
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 10:40am
#4
The pros to airless tires
"I have used airless tires for several years, and have logged MANY miles on them. I LOVE them. (I believe they are made by ""New Tech"".) They took some getting used to in the beginning since they do ride harshly. Actually, in the beginning, I had an airless tire in the back, and a regular in the front, which balanced out the hardness of the ride. But after a while, I rode with two solid tires and you could not pay me to go back to regular tires. The luxury of knowing I would never get a flat was worth the slightly hard ride."
Tue, 08/29/2006 - 8:45am
#5
Have had very few flats with Armadillo tires
Perhaps 1 every 4,000 miles or so(keeping them fully inflated!). Some riders have complained about the ride--I can't notice the difference. They are not absolutely flat proof & are more difficult to change. They are somewhat more costly but for me worth the extra $$$.
Wed, 08/30/2006 - 5:59am
#6
Agree on the Armadillos. I've been using them on and off for the last 12 years or so and they do a good job of preventing flats.
I put on a new set earlier this year and have put on more than 5,000 miles sans any puncture.
