The new ultralight Gecko bicycle tyres are out being tested around the world on road and in light off road conditions and have received consistently strong feedback.

We are delighted that many now see that our new tyre leads a clear path forward for cycling, without any real overall performance penalty. It does seem clear the Gecko tyre is the right option for the environment and for the majority of cyclists.

The following is some feedback:

I was sold immediately - every around town bike should come standard with tires like these

Compared to my old pneumatic tyres they provide a more comfortable ride and reassurance when I am biking through a less maintained area with junk in the road.

I expected them to be a little heavier than my old pneumatic tyres but the weight (difference) is indistinguishable.

The installation was pretty easy, I was able to install them with just a tyre lever and by hand. The whole process was pretty smooth and I am really happy with it.

The comfort and the rolling experience is great - it just feels like good pumped air tyres.

One incident required me to take a less optimal route over a very bad road surface to avoid a careless driver and I was impressed with the faultless handling

Still very happy with the overall performance, just off now to rack up another 50 miles.

The tyres were simple to install, I really appreciated that the clips are orange and very easy to tell if they are fully seated in the wheel or not, I think this was easier to install than traditional tires and tubes.

The new Gecko tyres are not only providing me with an acceptable ride quality. I am fully satisfied and would rate the whole experience, from mounting the tyres to actually riding them, as really good.

Works great, I can't tell much of a weight difference and the comfort/smoothness is excellent.

 In summary, the feedback is:

Excellent comfort and grip (and often at a lower weight than the equivalent pneumatic rubber tyre (and tube).

Easy installation (with our unique tyre to wheel clipping system)

Very pleased with the strong environmental credentials and e.g. they are ‘loving’ the Earthshot Prize official nomination.

Thank you to everyone involved for their support for this project.