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Do people really see the need to adjust their tyre pressure multiple times per ride? I just can't see the benefit being worth the cost and hassle.
Once more an expensive solution looking for a problem to solve.
I can only see more hassle that its extra weight is worth.
I agree, one more thing to go wrong. An evolutionary dead end I would think.
Still, I do like some of the odd ideas that come along in biking but most just stay odd and don't go anywhere.
I think you could DIY by ziptying a can of sealant into the spokes and screwing the hose onto the valve.
I can see that being very useful, especially if you ride mixed terrain. You could say similar things about dropper posts but they are pretty ubiquitous now.
Just read their brief. I take it back. There isn't one more thing to go wrong. Sounds like there are a LOT of things to go wrong...
Integrating a mini pump, clutch and electronics etc into hubs? On top of all the other things that can go wrong in a normal hub?
No thanks.
miniature high-pressure pump is stored, which is driven by the rotation of your wheels. Via an integrated clutch unit and electro-pneumatic control system the pump gets only active on demand.
Could be useful for gravel riders, raise for tarmac, lower for offroad... Or you could just take a decent pump with a pressure gauge.
the advantages listed:
Save weight; never the need to carry a heavy saddlebag or pump during your rides anymore!
No weights given for their system I notice
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I did wonder about a system to do this on bikes. My initial thoughts were a CO2 canister and something to control it. Reason being that I have quite a bit of road/cycle path work if I want to ride the MTB in the peak district. I generally get round it but overpumping the tyres then letting some air out when I get to the propper trails.
Solution looking for a problem.
Come on, replace one of the spokes with a tube at least and finish the job properly.
nothing new under the sun here
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But yes, it does seem a bit niche in the end
When did people stop just riding bikes and start inventing 'problems' that don't seem to exist
Important product if you think hard tyres are important for riding on tarmac.
For the fatty I would find it useful as I have miles of tarmac to get to the trails. 15 psi to ride out, 8 psi on the trail, 15 to ride home.
what i actually do is blow up to 15 psi before I leave home, drop to 8 on the trails and ride home again on 8 psi.
DUKWs had central tyre inflation in 1942, and its been used in many military and off-road applications since. So it’s nothing new as a concept but this is the first time I’ve seen it applied to a bike. I can’t see it being possible to make it light enough, or reliable enough, or cheap enough to be worthwhile. It won’t even do away with the need for a rucksack, since you can always just strap a cheap compact pump to your frame.