“Within 10 years you will absolutely have to use very specific rim and tire combinations only, and on top of that you’ll probably need to have your tires professionally installed”

Link. There will be DRM for bicycle tires. Somehow.

Seriously, there are already tire/rim combinations that are so marginal I pay my wrench to mount the tires. If they flat I lie down and wait for rescue.

Bonus: “They call it the Future Shock because if you ever need to replace it in the future you’ll be shocked by how much it costs:”