The Cycle Division to Spotlight Tannus Puncture-Proof Tyres at CIN LIVE 2026

The Cycle Division has confirmed it will bring Tannus’s puncture-resistant and airless tyre technology to the show floor at CIN LIVE 2026, the trade event that brings together brands, retailers and industry decision-makers from across the cycling world.

As the UK distributor for Tannus, The Cycle Division will use its stand to demonstrate the brand’s growing line-up of solid and puncture-protected tyres, aimed at riders who want to cut down on roadside repairs without compromising too heavily on ride feel. The showcase will give retailers and buyers a hands-on look at how the technology has evolved, from urban commuting tyres to options increasingly pitched at leisure and touring cyclists.

Airless and puncture-resistant tyres have long divided opinion among cyclists. Traditionalists often point to a firmer ride and extra weight compared with a well-set-up tubeless system, while advocates argue the trade-off is worth it for anyone who simply wants to get from A to B without the hassle of a flat. As more people commute by bike or take up cycling for fitness and leisure rather than racing, that argument has only grown louder, and manufacturers have responded with lighter, more refined puncture-proof constructions.

For readers of On Track, the appeal of this technology sits mainly outside the racing peloton – you won’t see many WorldTour riders swapping to solid tyres any time soon – but it matters for the health of the wider sport. A rider who avoids a miserable, puncture-ridden first ride is far more likely to stick with cycling, buy their second bike, and eventually find their way onto a club run or into their first race. Trade showcases like this one are a reminder that innovation at the grassroots end of the market ultimately feeds the pipeline that keeps racing alive.

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Reported from an announcement by Cycling Industry News. Read the original.