Great idea but it does have two problems:
1) Not all riders weigh the same, therefore Rider A may run a firmer tyre than Rider B. Moreover, in wet weather tyre pressures tend to be reduced to enhance grip. This system won't allow for these variances.
2) The spring properties of rubber vary dramatically depending on the ambient temperature. An air filled tyre can be tuned to account for low temperatures, whereas a purely rubber tyre will become stiffer to the detriment of grip.
(, Tue 6 Nov 2012, 17:33, Share, Reply)