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

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[–] [email protected] 54 points 1 year ago (5 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 63 points 1 year ago (4 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)

ya, im done throwing my money away on kickstarters

[–] [email protected] 3 points 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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