BigRep 3D printed bicycle tire that could be indestructible

BigRep is continuing their research into the creation of innovative, 3 printed tires; this time, they are focusing on bicycles. To help us see their vision more clearly, BigRep has presented a new 3D printed tire that was printed using one of their large format industrial machines, the BigRep One. The startup says it has found a solution to avoid punctures, which will allow all cyclists to ride their bikes more serenely. They also explain that their tire can adapt to any type of environment, and it even allows cyclists to customize the tread and the internal structure of their bicycle tires!

Last week, BigRep presented its 3D printed rim prototype, an organically designed rim that was created to be both stable and convey a strong aesthetic. The German manufacturer is not stopping only with cars as they have now revealed their 3D printed bicycle tire. A tire that could probably be equipped on the electric bicycle, the Kinazo e1 that was also created through additive manufacturing!

A tire 3D printed tire that is indestructible?

The startup explains that it has 3D printed an airless tire with a honeycomb structure, similar to the one developed by Michelin but adapted to any type of bike. It was designed and tested by designer Marco Mattia Cristofori, who claims that the driving was easy and unhindered. BigRep has printed its prototype with its Pro Flex filament, which is based on TPU, a flexible material that is ideal for tire manufacturing. It has good resistance to high temperatures and shocks as well as good durability with good damping behavior.