Airless tyres, now for bikes too... [Archive]

degrom

28th January 2007, 15:28

Michelin have developer a air less tire just over a year ago... No they have made them for bikes to...

I think it's a great idea,as a bike needs it more than a car...

Korea

28th January 2007, 21:55

Mmmm... they might be lighter. Less unsprung weight - better handling.
...or they'll be complete poos.

Grub

28th January 2007, 22:02

Have wondered why they're not standard for race road cycles for ages. I run mine at 124psi which is just like riding on solid rubber. so why not make them solid rubber ... then I wouldn't have to deal with damn punctures

Ghost Lemur

29th January 2007, 07:52

...so why not make them solid rubber ... then I wouldn't have to deal with damn punctures

Easy answer. Money money money.

Skunk

29th January 2007, 08:59

Michelin have developed an airless tyre just over a year ago... Now they have made them for bikes too...
Don't know about bikes - that says scooters which have a lower loading.

twinkle

29th January 2007, 09:22

Have wondered why they're not standard for race road cycles for ages. I run mine at 124psi which is just like riding on solid rubber. so why not make them solid rubber ... then I wouldn't have to deal with damn punctures

weight, it's everything when you have to do the work yourself.

avgas

29th January 2007, 09:41

I hope this means the dragon evo's and battleaxes get cheaper

Shadows

30th January 2007, 01:17

It would be good if they could design a good reliable one for motorbikes.

Rapidly deflating tyres are scary enough, but the blowouts you can get when running tubed tyres are really really scary. I've had my fair share and don't want any more.

I don't think these kinds of things would hold operating temperature very well though.

Lou Girardin

30th January 2007, 05:43

I don't think you really want the extra unsprung weight on a sprotbike. It might work for tourers.