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Worn-out Sneakers Turn to Motorcycle Tires

Release time: 2020-06-02 16:18:15

Ken Block, a renowned rally driver, and Travis Pastrana, champion of motocross, jointly worked out the world’s first motorcycle with wheels made from sneakers.

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Block was inspired by a batch of worn-out sneakers he was about to drop when his motorcycle tire blew out. So he came up with an idea of building motorcycle tires with used sneakers.

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The motorcycle installing with tires made from used sneakers is capable of doing stunts such as jump and roll and its performances are no less than ordinary motorcycles.

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The most unique feature of the motorcycle is the recycling of worn-out sneakers.

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The two sneaker tires were specially produced by motorcycle expert Mark Adams to ensure the shoes are capable of bearing the power of the engine and will not fall off.

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Ken Block succeeded in doing the difficult stunts such as leap and backflip, proving the durability of the sneakers.

He landed on the ground successfully and completed a set of highlydifficult routine perfectly.

It shows that making motorcycle tires with old sneakers is viable and environmentally friendly.


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