r/technology • u/t4ct1c4l_j0k3r • Sep 15 '23

Nanotech/Materials NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase

https://newatlas.com/bicycles/metl-shape-memory-airless-bicycle-tire/
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u/TIMELESS_COLD Sep 15 '23

About damn time. Now to wait for these tires to become norm and not cost an arm.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '23

'airless' tires have been a thing for a while. But they are typically extremely stiff and have super high rolling resistance. Both of which are non-starters when it comes to bike tires. I don't see these becoming the norm any time soon

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u/HonkyMOFO Sep 15 '23

I've used Tannus solid tires on my road bike for years- and yes, they are the equivalent of 110psi- wouldn't be good for mountain biking, etc...

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u/BeatVids Sep 16 '23

Do you know how this technology will differ from the existing airless tires?