Smart cycling inner tube sends real-time pressure readings to your phone
New Atlas: Technology-Innovation-Outdoor News [Unofficial]
May 8, 2026
Austrian company Tubolito is known for manufacturing bicycle inner tubes from TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), a high-tech material originally used for smartphone speaker membranes. The material turned out to work very well for tubes, outperforming traditional rubber and latex options. TPU tubes are lighter, offer lower rolling resistance, and at the same time are highly robust.
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Category: Bicycles, Transport
Tags: Cycling, Tires
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