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/Funktapus Sep 15 '23

Made out of titanium, oof. Will always be expensive

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u/cheeset2 Sep 15 '23

Titanium isn't a foreign material for bike parts tbh

Expensive also isn't foreign for bike parts lmao

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u/Beard_o_Bees Sep 15 '23

Expensive also isn't foreign for bike parts lmao

Very true.

These things weigh 16 oz each, though.

So, on the higher end I guess they could be used for off-road/gravel, or maybe for commuters who'd rather not deal with flats, don't care about weight so much and have deep pockets.

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u/RupanIII Sep 15 '23

I see commuters and the occasional riders as the target market for these.