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A flat tire is a thing that can ruin even the best bike trip. However, riders can forget dragging around their patch kits and pumps, because Nexo created an airless tire to ensure they keep pedaling.
Flat-free tires aren’t new, however they weren’t widely used because of poor stiffness and shock absorption, compared to the conventional ones. But this Utah-based company claims to have found a solution to these problems. The tires are made from polymeter blends that are said to offer not only a perfect balance of cushion and resilience, but durability as well. The product comes in two different shapes – tires to be mounted on existing wheels with a lifespan of up to 3,100 miles, and others, which replace the entire wheel set and last for up to 5,000 miles.
If that’s not enough, Nexo made their products from a single material, which makes recyclability really easy. Considering that 10,000,000 tons of bike tires and tubes are discarded every year, that’s certainly a step in the right direction.
More info: Kickstarter (h/t: treehugger)
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These innovative bike tires can’t get flat
They are made from polymeter blends that offer durability and a perfect balance of cushion and resilience
Users can mount them on their wheels or purchase entirely new wheel sets
Cyclists can ride these tires for up to 5,000 miles
Because they’re made from a single material, recycling becomes really easy
Are you ready to say goodbye to conventional tires?
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What do you think ?
Will Blizard 9 years ago
I think If an object of the right shape and density got into one of those little holes,it might cause a nice sized gash on the inside,but for the most part you could remove such an object too long before it has a chance to really cause some damage,I haven't researched,but I'm sure these tyres aren't hallow like normal tyres,they are just solid pieces of rubber with hole to allow for some deflection
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Natalia Sanchez 9 years ago
This idea was already going from even before 2013. There are flatless tyres for cars, trucks, military vehicles, bikes and work vehicles. Yes, they are interesting, no, they're not new.
Andy Goodwin 9 years ago
Old news. This approach has been tried before and it wasn't successful then either.
Craig Riley 9 years ago
So why not give up and never try again! That's the spirit!
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Kain András 9 years ago
why there are holes? f*****g hard to clean the tire...doesnt need any hole on them
Peter Kvarnström 9 years ago
Just guessing here but it could be because uses a lot less material. Maybe also gives a bit of suspension.
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PandasAreMyFav 9 years ago
How is the traction on the weals? If its all made of one blend of materials?
Will Blizard 9 years ago
I think If an object of the right shape and density got into one of those little holes,it might cause a nice sized gash on the inside,but for the most part you could remove such an object too long before it has a chance to really cause some damage,I haven't researched,but I'm sure these tyres aren't hallow like normal tyres,they are just solid pieces of rubber with hole to allow for some deflection
Load More Replies... Natalia Sanchez 9 years ago
This idea was already going from even before 2013. There are flatless tyres for cars, trucks, military vehicles, bikes and work vehicles. Yes, they are interesting, no, they're not new.
Andy Goodwin 9 years ago
Old news. This approach has been tried before and it wasn't successful then either.
Craig Riley 9 years ago
So why not give up and never try again! That's the spirit!
Load More Replies... Kain András 9 years ago
why there are holes? f*****g hard to clean the tire...doesnt need any hole on them
Peter Kvarnström 9 years ago
Just guessing here but it could be because uses a lot less material. Maybe also gives a bit of suspension.
Load More Replies... PandasAreMyFav 9 years ago
How is the traction on the weals? If its all made of one blend of materials?
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