Can confirm that Tannus in an Exo+ casing (particularly the new Assegai Maxxgrip) is fantastic. I've been trying silly pressures, 17-18 front, 20-21 rear. Sure, I've bottomed the rear rim on some nasty shit, but that's to be expected with that low of pressure. Those who ride in the PNW owe it to themselves to try any kind of sidewall supported insert - it's a total game changer. I'll never ride without one again.
I'd be keen to try a DD DHR2 Maxxterra in the rear, for a little more support.
I wonder if there's a way to figure out the characteristics of grip of inserts vs a tire without. As one is basically a volume spacer, having some type of amateur-ish tool to measure the casing pressure/penetration - such as, a 2x2 cm block of whatever, pushes into the casing 10mm @ 20psi, vs. same block on a tire w/insert achieving the same deformity at what pressure? Maybe I'm out my head.
Oct. 29, 2020, 9:06 a.m. - Graham Driedger
Can confirm that Tannus in an Exo+ casing (particularly the new Assegai Maxxgrip) is fantastic. I've been trying silly pressures, 17-18 front, 20-21 rear. Sure, I've bottomed the rear rim on some nasty shit, but that's to be expected with that low of pressure. Those who ride in the PNW owe it to themselves to try any kind of sidewall supported insert - it's a total game changer. I'll never ride without one again. I'd be keen to try a DD DHR2 Maxxterra in the rear, for a little more support. I wonder if there's a way to figure out the characteristics of grip of inserts vs a tire without. As one is basically a volume spacer, having some type of amateur-ish tool to measure the casing pressure/penetration - such as, a 2x2 cm block of whatever, pushes into the casing 10mm @ 20psi, vs. same block on a tire w/insert achieving the same deformity at what pressure? Maybe I'm out my head.