CushCore Tyre Insert Set

As expected, not the easiest to install so watch the YouTube videos and it just takes a bit of effort. Put them on both mountain bike and love running lower pressure for grip and no worries about pinch flats. Not cheap but when youre $4k in a bike its worth the investment plus I saw at least 10 people with flats at the bike park last weekend

They are impossible to get your tire off the wheel once installed without serious risk in damaging your carbon rims. I had to CUT a new tire and the CushCore off in order to get the tire off my Mavic carbon rims. The risk of damage was so great that that is what I was forced to do. ALL to resolve a air leak on my tubeless wheelset.

Its cool. Im using it in a full rigid (hard tail and rigid fork) cross-country bike.

Watch install videos I stretched the casing of my tire. Creating a bubble or what looks like a bent wheel installing the tire over the cush core.

Im a 185lbs rider with a 160/140mm travel bike in Arizona, and Im fairly aggressive downhill. After cracking a carbon rim in the rear despite running a 29x2.5 Aggressor at 23psi, and bending an aluminum rim + pinch flatting the 27.5x2.8 Nobby Nic at 18psi, I decided to just pony up for Cushcore. Well, I wont be breaking any more rims. I accidentally dropped my plus tires to 7psi (was playing with pressures on new Rekons) and sent it down a hill, setting my second fastest time despite all the drag. No rim damage, no rear squirm, and no worries.

Ive wanted a set of these for a while and finally decided to install them when I upgraded tires. They are a PAIN to get your tires seated back on the wheel, but they add a noticeable amount of extra cushion and peace of mind. It will take a while to put them on but theyre worth it.

Totally changes the feel of the bike. 10/10

Work great, install best with two people

One of the best mods you can do to your bike.

The manufacturers claims are true. From the first ride, the tires felt like they are solid rubber, absorbing small or large bumps a lot more and resulting in less bounce, which means more time touching the ground and thus getting back in full traction faster. Its not a 50% improvement but maybe a 20% improvement, which, to me, is a big deal. I didnt notice any slow down when accelerating or additional strain going uphill, i.e. the weight doesnt seem to be an issue. I am an avid and almost intermediate biker, dont do anything crazy or fast but my local trails can be really gnarly with plenty of roots. Regarding the price, if that results in having 0-2 tires replaced instead of 2-3 per year, then it more than pays off.