Michelin's self-sealing bicycle innertube wins award

ERJ staff report (DS)

Friedrichshafen, Germany-- At the 2011 Eurobike Awards, a jury of bicycle industry experts presented the Michelin Protek Max inner tube with a Gold Award in the accessories category. Of the 430 products in competition, 10 received gold medals. For the past seven years, the most innovative, practical, environmentally friendly and long-lasting products have received Eurobike awards.

In presenting the award, the jury members cited the fact that the inner tube is puncture resistant, easy to mount and maintains tyre pressure when the bike is not in use. Thanks to these improvements in bicycle tyre technology, the inner tube has effectively been reinvented.

The Michelin Protek Max seals itself in the event of a puncture. Extra rubber around the inner tube helps to reduce surface tension, while also compressing the hole. A preventive sealant plugs the puncture thereby ensuring long-term air-tightness.

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Press release from Michelin