CushCore Tyre Insert Set

Great product bought a second set for other bike

Order was not as described no valve stems broken packaging

Installation was a shocking, unable to achieve myself. Went to 3 bike shops, 1 gave up, 1 refused, 1 took three bike techs 2hrs to fit (an hour each wheel). Couldnt maintain pressure in rear wheel due to damaged rim tape and couldnt get the tyre back off to fix. Went back to bike shop and took 2 bike techs 90 mins to remove to avoid damage to wheels and tyres. Cant imagine being stuck in the Alps with puncture that require tyre removal, long walk back. My setup is PC Carbon rims with Schwalbe Supergravity Magic Mary & Hans Damf. Cushcore went straight in the bin and chalked it up to an expensive learning experience. Would expect a premium product at this price point to be simple and quick to use.

Sure, the install is tough - but the online videos did a great job of explaining how to do it right, minimizing the frustration. Its definitely easier with an extra set of hands (thanks wifey!). Once installed, the improvement to my ride was game changing. Really nice to be able to confidently ride with low PSI and get all that extra traction without fear of burping or losing a bead. I can see why folks really love these things - they make such a big difference!

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.

Work great, install best with two people

My son rides these, but here is what he has had to say about them after 3 moths of ridding bike parks, and fairly aggressive downhill (Nothing Redbull rampage crazy or anything, just black and double black diamond trails with 2-4 foot drops, loose rocks, roots, etc) he rides pretty aggressively and before using Cushcore, he went through two rims in about 2 months--both times, he had adequate tire pressure, he just landed on a rock perfectly and dented the rims. Since using Cushcore, he has ridden far more aggressively (and had far worse landings) with no additional damage. Whats even better, though is that he now rides much lower pressure and sears up and down that his bike handles far better, too. (Makes sense considering the lower pressure). They seem a little heavy to me, but hes happy to pedal up long climbs with them in exchange for the peace of mind he has now. Ill probably buy some for my bike as well.

Terrible experience using cushcore on my rear tire. I had a terrible accident on a long jumping downhill the tire dont roll good speed or accelerate very bad, damping very bad, the bike feels heavy stamped on the jumps, like flat tire all the time. I prefer to brake the rim but not myself. I recommend to use a good dh casing tires with normal tubeless or a regular tube with anti puncture band for dh racing. I think cush core is only good to go slow on rocks or people who dont like to jump and protect carbon rims. I heard that tannus tubeless could be a good option and its between to use tube and cushcore because, because you have more air on the tire, but never tried. Conclusion: If you like to jump, never use cush core for your safety, if you dont jump its ok to use it.

High Rock Ruti I have a Pivot Shuttle e-bike replaced the rear tire from 27.5 plus 2.8 to 2.6 for better turning, replaced the front wheel 27.5 plus to 29 for better roll over. Worked except the ride became harsh, added cushcore to both tires and reduced tire pressure 8 or 10 pounds bike rides really plush now and almost no squirm (tire bending over in turns) I have square edged a few times no pinch flats yet, very happy rider

I am 230lbs and ride rock trails in West Texas. I wanted to run lower pressure but would have issues with burping my sidewalls. These definately helped with a minimal weight penalty. Installing them wasnt too bad. Just watch the YouTube videos.