Schwalbe And Syntace Team Up To Shake Up The Way We Ride: Running 14psi Tire Pressure May Be Our Future Posted Date: 2/8/2014 This just in...Schwalbe and Syntace are working together to release a dual-chamber tire and wheel system that they feel will push the tire game to a whole new level. HOW IT WORKS The dual chamber system has an additional air chamber inside the tire. This inner chamber is filled with high air pressure and effectively prevents the tire hitting the edge of the rim. At the same time, the inner system also secures the tire on the rim and prevents the dreaded "burping” (a loss of air) of the tubeless system in the case of low pressure. Depending on the situation, the air pressure in the outer chamber can be reduced to 14 psi without running any risk. Schwalbe will be responsible for the production of the dual chamber system and it is expected to be compatible with conventional tires and rims and weigh less than 7 ounces. http://www.mbaction.com/Uploads/Public/Images/SchwalbeDualChamber%20copy.jpeg Schwalbe points out the potential of the system this way: At 14 psi, the tire grip is incredible. The contact surface is very large and the tires seldom, if ever, slide on loose ground. Even on the roughest terrain, the tires literally stick to the ground. The tire is the most sensitive cushioning element on the bike. The extra cushioning and traction because of the low air pressure leads to much better control over the bike and allows distinctly higher speeds. All this without the risk of snake-bites. Dented rims become a thing of the past. Significantly lighter tires can be used in even the toughest conditions. And in addition, the additional air chamber has excellent emergency running characteristics. With the combined efforts of both Schwalbe and Syntace, the dual chamber system will reach market maturity by Eurobike 2014 with precise information regarding design, pricing and Patents pending. But you heard about it first right here. Interesting......
