The worst thing you can do while riding is the accidental tying. The good news is that BigRep from Berlin hopes that their new product will help everyone out of this trouble. It boasts itself as 'the world's first 3D-printed inflatable bicycle tire', but it does resemble the prototype of some auto tire manufacturers. Maik Dobberack stated that the company aims to provide consumers with on-demand customization, such as selecting Different internal lines or treads to suit mountains, highways, or different weather conditions. Cycling tester Marco Mattia Cristofori also took part in the design of this inflatable 3D-printed bicycle tire. After outfitting the new tire, they made a circle in Berlin and found that their actual performance was quite stable. World-First 3D Printed Airless Bicycle Tire (via) In fact, this prototype was designed to test BigRep's new Pro Flex fiber. Its flexible properties make it ideal for use on bicycle tires. The company claims that this technology can also be used to quickly create a variety of prototypes, such as roller skating, snowboarding , Car bumpers, etc. |