Smart Tires: Tyres From Space Coming Your Way Soon?

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At an unassuming looking booth at Sea Otter there was some mega science going down. You’ll have to take my word for it, but the hollow rod of this Nitinol…

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  • garou84
    Full Member

    This is very interesting!

    LAT
    Full Member

    this is interesting. Was there any word on rim protection?

    I’ve enjoyed your coverage of sea otter. Thanks for bringing us your own take.

    stwhannah
    Full Member

    @LAT nothing about rim protection, but I guess if you get your base psi right it shouldn’t be an issue? TBH I can’t see it making the MTB race circuit where small psi adjustments are needed, but perhaps for hire fleets or cargo bikes where it’s just important to not have a flat it could be really useful?

    Glad you enjoyed my ramblings!

    sirromj
    Full Member

    Doubt this well ever be a common thing. Massively complex manufacturing process for how much gain?

    tthew
    Full Member

    Soon? Really? I’ve been seeing articles about these for years. Here you go, 2021 without trying. I’m not holding my breath.

    https://www.bicycling.com/news/a35980528/smart-tire-company-airless-alloy-tires/

    pmurden
    Full Member

    Mind blown. I hope this develops enough to see to see if tyres a really feasible.

    andydt82
    Full Member

    Here’s a video on the space version! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSNtifE0Z2Q

    oily76
    Full Member

    So it’s hollow but with no air pressure inside. Would it be at risk of getting punctured and slowly filling up with water?

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