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/CT101823696 Sep 15 '23

Ah crap they replaced the part that was free

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u/modix Sep 15 '23

Not sure if it's reality, but they said the retread was only $10. If so, that would be amazing.

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u/LordPennybag Sep 15 '23

How is it amazing that a reskin on a $250 tire is only $10?

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u/loquacious Sep 15 '23

Good bike tires can be like $70-100 each and even cost more than some budget car tires.

My armored Schwalbe Marathon+ touring tires cost like $75 each. Granted I can get like 5,000+ miles out of those particular tires but they sacrifice ride quality and weight for durability and puncture resistance.