NASA Tire Technology Used On Mars Will Be Available For Bicycles

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It's great to have tires on a bike that won't go flat. In 2022 tire technology used by NASA will be used to make bicycle tires, “Wires are woven together to create an airless tire structure that has the ability to flex with the terrain, unlike current rigid wheels. The SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) material acts as a shock-absorber and can traverse rock-laden terrain effortlessly without breaking or damaging the tire."

Called the MTL they will be produced by SMART Tire Company. Think about it, bike tires that can handle the heat of 500 degrees on Mars.

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