I had foam-based bike tires 20 years ago, and they were quite awful. They cushion by flattening out on the bottom, creating an enormous rolling resistance. It was like pushing uphill everywhere.
This isn't quite the same, but in calling it the "first airless system" it sounds like they had done zero research on previous systems and have no idea what the potential problems are.
The new Michelin system is a rather different concept. I dunno if it will adapt to bike tires or not, but it would be great if it can.
This isn't quite the same, but in calling it the "first airless system" it sounds like they had done zero research on previous systems and have no idea what the potential problems are.
The new Michelin system is a rather different concept. I dunno if it will adapt to bike tires or not, but it would be great if it can.