• CrowAirbrush@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I do everything on a roadbike and fixed gear, which are claimed to have the highest risk of getting a flat tire.

    I usually have 2 flats a year which cost around 6€. I usually get a new pair of tires roughly once a year “just to be safe” when i notice the rubber showing oddities or they start losing grip a little. I usually go for continental GP (4kII/5k) tires if they are discounted and pay roughly 80€ for a pair.

    I’m curious to see if this “no flat” tire will be cheaper and if it can be run tubeless.

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      1 year ago

      Well, as to the last point the metal is providing internal rigidity, so that’s why there’s no inner tubing.

      But agreed. I cannot see this trumping my replacement costs during my lifetime. It’s cool, and it might be more environment-friendly, but cost/benefit calculation says no.