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posted by on Thursday May 04 2017, @08:26AM   Printer-friendly
from the where's-the-mash? dept.

For decades, various manufacturers have dabbled in flat-proof bicycle tires that have a solid or foam-filled core. The problem is, those tires tend to be heavy, plus there's no way of adjusting their firmness. Italian startup MrWolf is now offering an alternative, in the form of the Banger. Not only is it lighter and more adjustable than a solid tire, but it reportedly also gives mountain bikers a smoother ride than they'd get with regular tires.

Designed specifically for mountain bikes and e-bikes, the Banger is a loop of "technopolymer" (i.e: a proprietary low-density foam) that sits inside a regular third-party tubeless tire. Once installed, it occupies 95 percent of the tire's inner volume, which would otherwise be filled with air. That does still leave some room for air, however, so it remains possible to adjust the hardness according to rider weight, trail conditions, or other factors.

The rider can still continue on the Banger in the event of a tire puncture.

Also at MTB magazine.


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  • (Score: 1) by Scruffy Beard 2 on Thursday May 04 2017, @04:35PM

    by Scruffy Beard 2 (6030) on Thursday May 04 2017, @04:35PM (#504381)

    Pretty sure tubeless bicycle tires fit on standard rims: they have the tube integrated into the tire. They have the advantage of being foldable for replacement on the trail.