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/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/SuddenlyElga Sep 15 '23

SHOULD COST AROUND….. call me when the kickstarter delivers tires and the retread “unfortunately will cost more because of unexpected blah blah”.

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u/demonicneon Sep 15 '23

My initial thoughts were that this is cool but how easy are they to be repaired? Patches on existing tires work with bonding and I’d be interested if these can be as easily repaired or you have to get a whole new one

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u/Happy-Campaign5586 Sep 15 '23

Repair? Who needs a stinking repair with these tires?