NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase::undefined

  • atx_aquarian@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Wow, I saw this tech on Veritasium’s channel and wondered how long it might be before we might see it. And here it is. Just like that, a future where bike tires never go completely flat may almost be here.

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      1 year ago

      I’m hoping they actually make it to production and they’re a fantastic replacement to pneumatic tires.

      BUT, it’s a Kickstarter, with estimated delivery almost a year from now. I’m withholding my excitement until they’re actually in use by regular people in the real world

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          1 year ago

          Cycling kickstarters have an awful track record. Make sure it’s make by an actual cycling company and even then it’s better to do a late pledge after some fulfillment and reviews.

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        1 year ago

        It also looks like a Kickstarter where one is paying well above the future price to get to be one of the first

        I don’t think I want to be an early adopter here. I know how my current tyres handle a fast corner, I would like to see theses on bikes ridden fast before considering them.

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        1 year ago

        Yea I really think that an established brand would pick this up if it were really viable. They have the r&d capacity to make this work where I’m not convinced a startup does.